(ANS – Rome) – After weeks of anticipation throughout the Salesian Family, this Saturday, September 30, 2023, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, will be solemnly created a cardinal by the Holy Father Pope Francis, as part of an Ordinary Public Consistory that will see the creation of 20 other cardinals including archbishops, bishops, patriarchs and priests. The ceremony, for the first … Continue reading Fr Ángel Fernández Artime Becomes Cardinal: All Events Not to be Missed

(ANS – Rome) – Since the second edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) was officially launched on January 31st, the work of the world-class Salesian youth film festival has proceeded silently but effectively. Now that the collection and first selection phases of the short films sent have been completed, the festival organization is preparing to coordinate the final stages, with the … Continue reading DBGYFF 2023: Full Steam Ahead to the Grand Finale

(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?

(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The day, celebrated on Sept. 24, will be the 109th celebration of the day, which was started in 1914 as a w ay to highlight and express concerns for vulnerable populations of people who have … Continue reading World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Salesian Missions Highlights Life-Changing Programs

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Missionary Expedition is not only a noble and ancient Salesian tradition, inherited directly from Don Bosco; rather, it is a moment of grace during which many young Salesians take their first steps to dedicate themselves even more generously to young people and to respond to the new needs of the Church and the world. This very important event will be … Continue reading Missionaries Being Sent in the 154th Salesian Missionary Expedition

(ANS – Rome) – The last Salesian created cardinal by Pope John Paul II was the then metropolitan archbishop of Genoa, Tarcisio Bertone, who later became a great colleague of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and then Vatican Secretary of State when the latter ascended to the papal throne with the name of Benedict XVI. Tarcisio Pietro Evasio Bertone was born in Romano Canavese, in Salesian Piedmont, on … Continue reading Rediscovering the Sons of Don Bosco Who Became Cardinals: Tarcisio Bertone

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