(ANS – Rome) – Following the announcement of the theme of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2024, preparations are already underway at Salesian Headquarters to ensure that the message of the 10th Successor of Don Bosco for the bicentenary year of the “dream at 9 years of age” is conveyed in the most effective and fascinating way possible. That is why the Social Communication Sector, … Continue reading A Competition for the Strenna Poster for 2024
(ANS – Turin) – On August 16, 2023, at Castelnuovo Don Bosco, young people from different parts of the world (Hong Kong, Hungary, Nicaragua, Italy, the Philippines, etc.) and pilgrims, friends and benefactors, took part in the celebrations of the 208th anniversary of the birth of Don Bosco. Fr. Ezio Orsini, Rector of the Basilica, welcomed the Rector Major, the concelebrants, the young people and … Continue reading The Rector Major Paid Homage to Castelnuovo Don Bosco, the Hill of Blessing
By Luis Chacon In the heart of Madrid, a remarkable reunion recently took place that celebrated a decade of dedication, service, and the unbreakable bond forged by the Salesian Youth Volunteer program in the West of the United States. Since its inception in 2010, this program has been a driving force in empowering young individuals to make a positive impact on the world. The recent … Continue reading Bridging Continents and Hearts: Uniting Salesian Volunteers Across Time and Space
By Luis Chacon The Salesian Social Network of America (Red Social America Salesiana) recently organized a seminar on the management and measurement of impact in the social sector. The seminar aimed to address the growing concern about measuring the impact of Salesian works, particularly in the context of social projects and initiatives. Led by Dr. Carlos Ballesteros from the Comillas Pontifical University in Spain, the … Continue reading Seminar Explores Measuring Success in the Salesian Social Sector
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Las escrituras de este vigésimo domingo ‘A’ proclaman la catolicidad de la Iglesia, que existe para todos. Incluso Isaías, escribiendo siglos antes de Cristo, predijo que los ‘extranjeros’ vendrían en masa a la fe en el único Dios. Ellos le servirían, amarían su nombre, lo adorarían, guardarían su día santo, ofrecerían el sacrificio adecuado y venerarían la alianza de Dios … Continue reading Palabras Fuertes, Lección Fuerte
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The scriptures this 20th Sunday ‘A’ proclaim the catholicity of the Church, that it exists for all. Even Isaiah, writing centuries before Christ predicted that ‘foreigners’ would come streaming to faith in the one God. They would minister to Him, love His name, serve Him, keep His holy day, offer proper sacrifice, venerate God’s covenant with humans preserved by His … Continue reading Strong Words, Strong Lesson
