Written by the Province Salesian Youth Ministry Office USA West Gina Robles and Marisol Becerra Youth Center Commission Meetings In March, there were two meetings with the youth centers commission from our province. The first meeting was on March 8th via Zoom and the second meeting was on March 22nd in person in Sts. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco, CA. These meetings were … Continue reading Youth Ministry Office March Recap 2023
(ANS) – On Wednesday, April 12, the first assembly of the network of Salesian Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) in America was held digitally. It was attended by representatives from 11 Salesian Provinces on the continent, including contact persons, directors, and pastoral leaders of this sector of the Salesian mission. The purpose of the assembly was to create a meeting place for members of Salesian VTCs … Continue reading First 2023 Assembly of VTC Network America
By Luis Chacon The Salesian Family Youth Center in Los Angeles Visits the Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester On April 3rd, JC and I had the opportunity to visit the Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester. As committed laymen of the Salesian mission, we were eager to learn about the programs and initiatives that this center has developed to serve the needs … Continue reading A Cross-Country Salesian Connection
By Luis Chacon Building Bridges of Collaboration: Salesian Missions Director and Salesian Volunteers Program Coordinator of the Western US Visits Salesian Province of the East Coast Last week we had the opportunity to attend a convention in Washington DC, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the Los Angeles Area. During this convention, we had the privilege to advocate on behalf of minorities, women, and … Continue reading Building Bridges of Collaboration
(ANS – Lahore) – The first “Servant of God” in the history of the Church of Pakistan is the young Past Pupil of Don Bosco Akash Bashir. Given the situation of extreme tension and the succession of attacks and threats to the Christian communities, on March 15, 2015, Akash, then 20 years old, served among the volunteers assigned to watch over the safety of worshippers … Continue reading The Simple and Strong Faith of Young Akash
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Desde el Día de Pascua en adelante, los Evangelios registran testigos tras testigos de la Resurrección. Las mujeres que encontraron la tumba vacía fueron aseguradas por un ángel de que Jesús había resucitado. Corrieron para contarles a los Apóstoles. Pedro y Juan corrieron y encontraron las vendas funerarias, pero no a Jesús. María Magdalena lo vio primero. También se encontró … Continue reading Gracias, Tomas
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB From Easter Day on, the Gospels record witness after witness of the Resurrection. The women who found the empty tomb, were assured by an angel that Jesus had risen. They raced back to tell the Apostles. Peter and John ran and found the burial cloths, but not Jesus. Mary Magdalene saw him first. He also met with two disciples sadly … Continue reading Thank You, Thomas
The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival is currently accepting submissions. Filmmakers are to create projects around the theme: Love Builds Peace and Solidarity. The contest is open in two categories: Ages 14-19; Ages 20-25. Open to Salesians across the Globe from all Provinces! Submissions do not have to be spoken in English. NOTE: Every film not in English MUST include English subtitles!!!! Last day … Continue reading Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS. The American Stroke Association has a detailed discussion of risk factors for stroke. Last week, we went over some major risk factors. This week, we complete the discussion with the following situations that might put you at risk for stroke. High Blood Cholesterol Large amounts of cholesterol in the blood can build up and cause blood clots … Continue reading Care Ministry: Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control, Treat, and Improve (Part 2)
