(Photo credit: Peter Le, SDB) (Stony Point, USA) – From September 27-29, young Salesians (Salesian Coadjutor Brothers and Priests) from USA West and USA East Provinces gathered together at the Marian Shrine for their annual quinquennium meeting. The theme for the fraternal gathering is “Salesian Accompaniment.” Continue reading Young Salesians in USA Gather for Quinquennium Fraternal Meeting

By 17 Salesian Youth Leaders and Jc Montenegro, PhD In Bellflower, California, a group of 17 young leaders individually dedicated over 200 hours to serve at Camp Savio, over 3,400 hours combined. Camp Savio is a summer camp well-known for its impact on the local community.  Two months after their service concluded, these passionate individuals came together to celebrate and reflect on their experiences and … Continue reading 12 Life Lessons from Youth Serving Youth 

By Victoria Figueroa My Involvement with the Province Youth Ministry Team  I have always had a passion for service. St Dominic Savio Parish provided me with belonging, community, and spiritual growth. You were able to often find me attending the weekly youth group, the Saturday’s Oratory, and our summer’s Camp Savio. The youth minster and the parish community embraced, uplifted, and encouraged me to be a … Continue reading Living My Salesian Charism

By Luis Chacon On September 24th, a memorable day unfolded at the parish of Santa Isabel, located in Los Angeles. The faithful of this community experienced a moment of deep inspiration and devotion with the enthronement of the image of Mary Help of Christians in their church. This solemn celebration was presided over by Father Héctor Franco, a Salesian of Don Bosco, and marked a … Continue reading Mary Help of Christians Arrives at Santa Isabel Parish: A Solemn Moment of Inspiration and Devotion

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS Last week, per the CDC guidelines, we spelled out the benefits of activity. Now we need to work on how we do it. What exactly is physical activity? Do we have to enroll in the gym to do it? Are there different physical activities appropriate for each age group? Let us begin exploring this important topic – physical … Continue reading What is Physical Activity?

After a long summer at last the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles! WHEN: Friday October 13th 5:30pm-9:00pm PST HOW: For 48 Hours across all time zones, the festival and its films will be available for online streaming. THEME: This year’s festival theme is Love Builds Peace and Solidarity WHERE: The festival will take place in Los Angles at the … Continue reading Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival is Coming!

By Luis Chacon From September 22nd to 24th, a transformative journey unfolded at the Don Bosco Hall in Berkeley as we, the Provincial Youth Ministry Team of the Salesian Province of United States West, came together for our annual retreat. This retreat was a profound experience of spiritual enrichment, reflection, and camaraderie, leaving an indelible mark on each of us. Building Connections: Our retreat began … Continue reading Reflections from the Provincial Youth Ministry Team Retreat

By Fr. Ed Liptak Este domingo 26º del ciclo ‘A’, nuestra Iglesia se esfuerza nuevamente por ponernos cara a cara con la generosidad y la misericordia de Dios. El fin de semana pasado, se trató de aquellos que trabajaron una sola hora y recibieron la misma recompensa que aquellos que trabajaron un día completo. Es decir, cada trabajador entró en el Reino de los Cielos. … Continue reading ¿Cansada de ser Bueno?

By Fr. Ed Liptak This 26th Sunday ’A’ our Church strives again to bring us face to face with the generosity and mercy of God. Last weekend it was those who worked a single hour getting the same reward as those who labored a full day. That is, each laborer made it into the Kingdom of Heaven. To many, that may not have seemed fair. … Continue reading Tired of Being Good?

By Xavier Jimenez Letter from a Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Camper The Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club holds a special place in my heart, woven into the fabric of my fondest memories and shaping the person I am today. Since our childhood days, my friends and I have been regular visitors to this remarkable club, where every corner echoes with laughter, camaraderie, and the … Continue reading What I Love about the Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club

On September 22nd, we celebrate the feast day of two remarkable individuals whose lives were marked by unwavering faith and extraordinary courage—Blessed Joseph Calasanz Marqués and Enrico Saiz Aparicio. Their stories, intertwined with the turbulent backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, serve as a timeless tribute to the enduring power of faith and sacrifice. The Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 was a tumultuous period characterized … Continue reading Blessed Joseph Calasanz Marqués and Enrico Saiz Aparicio: Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

By Luis Chacon In The Salesian Parish of Saint Dominic Savio, there exists a remarkable group that has been silently changing lives across borders for over 45 years. The Salesian Alumni Union “Without Borders,” (Ex-alumnos Salesianos Sin Fronteras) , a community mainly of Latin origin, has been working tirelessly to support various Salesian initiatives facing challenging economic circumstances. Through their breakfasts, dances, and unwavering commitment, … Continue reading Salesian Alumni Union “Without Borders”: Making a Global Impact

From St. John Bosco High School Image From St. John Bosco H.S. Bellflower, CA – St. John Bosco High School has come to an agreement with Scoreboard Media, LLC, in which Scoreboard Media will purchase two (2) new LED video scoreboards and two (2) LED shot clocks for use in the main gym, as well as a new 3’ x 9’ double-sided LED marquee which will be … Continue reading St. John Bosco H.S. to Get 2 New LED Video Scoreboards and LED Marquee

By JC Montenegro In a memorable encounter, I had the opportunity to have dinner with three extraordinary individuals: Aldo, Alex, and Father Jaime. These individuals, two of whom live in wheelchairs due to life-altering accidents, shared with me three fundamental values that have made a difference in their journeys: resilience, awareness, and empathy. Through their words, I discovered life lessons that can inspire us all … Continue reading Learning from People with Disabilities: Resilience, Awareness, and Empathy

From Don Bosco Tech Congratulations, Techmen! Seven Bosco Tech juniors and seniors earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. They are (left to right): Nathan Gonzalez, Jose Iniguez, Christopher Godinez, Seth Guerrero, Mario Rivera, Daniel Cendejas and Juan Pablo Rodriguez. “We’re thrilled to recognize our students for their hard work,” said Tech Principal Jeff Krynen. “We’re proud of their strong academic performance in … Continue reading Techmen Honored by College Board National Recognition Programs

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS CDC guidelines spelled out the benefits of activity:  Physical activity is one of the best things people can do for their health. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition presents new findings on the benefits of regular physical activity, which include: Emerging research also suggests that physical activity may help our immune systems protect our bodies from infection and … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Activity

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB En la raíz de nuestra fe se encuentra la convicción de que fuimos creados para la salvación, que Dios desea que Sus seres humanos sean salvados y pasen la eternidad con Él. La desobediencia de nuestros primeros padres bloqueó el acceso a Su presencia tanto para ellos como para sus descendientes. Sin embargo, Dios, por amor a Su creación, revistió … Continue reading El gran “SI”

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB At the root of our faith is the conviction that we are created for salvation, that God wants His human beings to be saved and to spend eternity with Him. The disobedience of our first parents blocked entry to His presence for themselves and for their descendants. However, God out of love for His creation, cloaked his Divine Son in … Continue reading The Big ‘IF’

From St. John Bosco High School St. John Bosco High School is leading the way in bringing coverage of high school sports to the masses. On the heels of their partnership with For A Bright Future Foundation that brought a brand-new media lab to their campus and their subsequent plans to launch their own streaming network, Bosco+, St. John Bosco has now established an affiliate … Continue reading St. John Bosco High School and NFHS Network to Partner on Student-Produced Live Sporting Events

From Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Fall into Fortune this autumn! Win big while supporting The Club! Visit salesianclub.org for tickets! Support The Club and Fall into Fortune this autumn! The drawing will be be via livestream Saturday, November 4. 2023. The livestream link and the time will be sent to all ticket purchasers the week of October 30, 2023. Check out salesianclub.org for more about this event! Continue reading Fall Into Fortune Luxury Raffle: Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club November Raffle

THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB Rediscover the great value of closeness, friendship, and simple joy in everyday life, and the value of sharing, talking, and communicating. I’m writing these lines, dear friends of Don Bosco and of his precious charism, as I read the draft of the Salesian Bulletin for September. My greeting is the last thing inserted: I’m … Continue reading Children in a Family

By Luis Chacon On February 16th, two members of our Salesian Family Youth Center, JC and myself, attended a Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce event at SoFi Stadium. In an unfamiliar place, we found ourselves lost in the parking lot. But in life’s mysterious way, we crossed paths with a kind elderly man who initiated a conversation. When he learned that we were from … Continue reading Promoting College Success: Disney and Edison Sponsorship with the Salesian Family Youth Center as Organizer

(Bosco.Link) –  UPS, Rome, 14 September 2023 — The theme for Strenna 2024 “The Dream that makes you dream”: A heart that transforms ‘wolves’ into ‘lambs’, has been announced, and it has already provoked wide interest. Don Bosco’s childhood dream (at nine or ten years of age, as he himself reminds us in the Memoirs of the Oratory) is so fundamental to who he was … Continue reading Don Bosco’s Childhood Dream – A Theological Reading Newly Translated

By Luis Chacon Last week, a troubling incident unfolded right outside the Salesian Family Youth Center (SFYC) that left us with mixed feelings of concern and gratitude. As JC and I were leaving the SFYC, we witnessed a disturbing altercation involving three high school students from a nearby school. It was a situation that highlighted the critical role that the SFYC plays in our community, … Continue reading One Day at a Time…

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS Sedentary Lifestyle or Sitting Disease is harmful for our health. We presented the prevalence and global data last week recognizing that globally 28% of adults aged 18 and over were not active enough. Now let us explore how bad is inactivity. From Medline Plus online information, it clearly delineates the risks of an inactive lifestyle: From the … Continue reading Inactivity: How Does an Inactive Lifestyle Affect Your Body?

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB En pocas palabras, nuestra lectura de Sabiduría muestra la naturaleza sombría de la ira, que es la ira convertida en una acción aterradora, llamando a ambas “odiosas”. Esta ira furiosa ofende tanto al prójimo como a Dios. Puede convertirse rápidamente en un deseo de venganza, y el escritor de Sirácides advierte que Dios también puede tomar venganza. No te aferres … Continue reading Ira, Odio y Perdón

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In a few words our Wisdom reading shows the shadowy nature of wrath, which is anger turned into frightening action, calling both ‘hateful.’ This raging anger offends both neighbor and God. It can quickly become a desire for revenge, and Sirach the writer, warns that God too can take vengeance. Don’t cling to anger, he says; don’t feed it, but … Continue reading Anger, Hatred, and Forgiveness

By Luis Chacon On the auspicious occasion of Labor Day, the Salesian community in Los Angeles came together in a heartwarming display of unity and collaboration with the local clergy. This gathering, held in the spirit of fellowship and goodwill, not only celebrated the simple joys of sharing a meal but also emphasized the strengthening of bonds within the Salesian family and the broader community. … Continue reading A Day of Faith, Unity, and Hope: Salesian Community of Los Angeles Celebrates Labor Day with Bishop-elect Brian Nunes

By Luis Chacon The parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the City of El Monte recently witnessed a powerful display of unity and solidarity during the Mission Appeal conducted by the Salesian Family Youth Center. Over the course of eight masses, Father Fabian SDB, along with Juan Carlos Montenegro and Luis Chacon, shared the inspiring work carried out at the center and rallied the … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center’s Mission Appeal: A Community United in Solidarity

by Fr. Mike Mendl, SDB Bro. Gerard Joseph Richard passed into eternity from Sherbrooke, Que., at 6:45 a.m. on August 31.  Since March 2019 he had been living at a Sherbrooke nursing home, Centre d’hebergement Argyll.  He was a professed coadjutor brother of the Salesians of Don Bosco for 8 days less than 68 years. At 100 years, 7 months, and 1 day, Bro. Gerard … Continue reading Bro. Gerard Richard, SDB (1923-2023)

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Jesus has told us firmly that we must love God and our neighbor as well. It is also a firm teaching of gospel living that the love we show our neighbor is a sure indication of how much we truly love God. It is not that Jesus simply stated a great principle, “Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.” … Continue reading Proper Conduct Among Us

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Jesús nos ha dicho con firmeza que debemos amar a Dios y a nuestro prójimo. También es una enseñanza firme de la vida evangélica que el amor que mostramos a nuestro prójimo es una clara indicación de cuánto amamos verdaderamente a Dios. No es simplemente que Jesús haya enunciado un gran principio: “Ama a Dios y ama a tu prójimo … Continue reading Conducta Adecuada Entre Nosotros

Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB I’m writing these lines, dear friends of Don Bosco and of his precious charism, as I read the draft of the Salesian Bulletin for September. My greeting is the last thing inserted: I’m the last to write – just as Don Bosco used to do – so as to be in step with the content of the forthcoming issue. This … Continue reading Children in a Family: Message of the Rector Major