Fr Ángel Fernández Artime Becomes Cardinal: All Events Not to be Missed

(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

DBGYFF 2023: Full Steam Ahead to the Grand Finale

(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

Young Salesians in USA Gather for Quinquennium Fraternal Meeting

(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

12 Life Lessons from Youth Serving Youth 

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 

Living My Salesian Charism

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

Mary Help of Christians Arrives at Santa Isabel Parish: A Solemn Moment of Inspiration and Devotion

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