(ANS – Rome) – The sixth video in the series “It’s time for Chapter 28”, in which Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, illustrates the sixth Programmatic Line delivered after the 28th General Chapter: “TOGETHER WITH THE LAY PEOPLE IN THE MISSION AND FORMATION. The charismatic strength offered to us by the laity and the Salesian Family”. In the video, the Rector Major … Continue reading ‘It’s Chapter Time 28’: Video of the Sixth Programmatic Line Available Online

(ANS – Rome) – On November 25th, the day of her birth into Heaven, the Salesian Family around the world remembers the figure of Margaret Occhiena, “Mamma Margaret”, as hundreds of children called her when she helped her son Don Bosco at the time of the first Oratory at Valdocco. Declared Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006, the mother of the founder of the … Continue reading Mamma Margaret, the Key Figure in Don Bosco’s Vocation and the Beginning of the Salesians’ Work

(ANS – Rome) – With just over 50 days to go until the start of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days (GSFS) 2024 – scheduled to take place in Turin-Valdocco from January 18 to 21, 2024 – the Secretariat for the Salesian Family has released a short video in five languages inviting members of all groups to this great event of spirituality, communion and sharing. “Don Bosco … Continue reading Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2024

(ANS – Rome) – In the “Guidelines and Directives” section of the Acts of the General Council no. 440, for July-December 2023, a letter was published and signed by Fr. Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication, entitled: “Walking with young people in digital culture”. The document, motivated by the requests received from various parts of the Salesian world, is the result of a joint … Continue reading In Conversation with Fr. Gildasio Mendes, SDB

(ANS) – Twenty-five Salesian musicians engaged together from different countries in Latin America at an online meeting under the direction of Fr. Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication, on Friday, November 24, 2023, to coordinate actions and initiatives capable of promoting evangelization through music. For the first time, representatives of almost all the Spanish-speaking Provinces of America participated in a meeting of this kind, … Continue reading Salesian Musicians Promote Evangelization through the Arts

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The season of yearning is upon us. Again, it is Isaiah who prompts us to beg that God return and ease our struggling, “Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down,” or as the Psalmist says, “Make us turn to You; let us see Your face, and we shall be saved.” When You restore your presence to us … Continue reading Come Down Lord

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB La temporada del anhelo está sobre nosotros. Una vez más, es Isaías quien nos insta a rogar que Dios regrese y alivie nuestras luchas, “¡Oh, si rasgaras los cielos y descendieras!”, o como dice el salmista, “Haz que nos volvamos hacia Ti; déjanos ver Tu rostro, y seremos salvos.” Cuando restauras tu presencia entre nosotros mediante la venida de tu … Continue reading Baja Señor

Archival Photo On November 22nd, numerous monuments around the world were dyed red, to remind the world of violations of religious freedom. The initiative, called “Red Wednesday”, is part of the so-called “Red Week”, promoted by the pontifical foundation “Aid to the Church that suffers” (ACS). On this occasion, the aim was to raise awareness among Institutions, policy makers and public opinion regarding violations of … Continue reading Reminding the World of Violations of Religious Freedom

(ANS – Rome) – On the 148th anniversary of the Salesian Missionary Expedition, Saturday November 11, 2023, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions, announced that in the last winter session of the General Council the Rector Major, with the consent of his Council, accepted the invitation of Bishop Petros Stefanou, Catholic bishop of Syros, Santorini and Crete to open a Salesian presence in … Continue reading Greece: The New Salesian Frontier in Europe

O GOD, in whom we live and move and have our being, you are the Lord of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. You are our refuge and our hope. We thank you for your abundant blessings and the challenges  through which we grow as a family, community, and nation.  In particular, we give you thanks for: (Those gathered name blessings and challenges.) Loving God, we praise … Continue reading A Communal Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

From Salesian Missions Photo from Salesian Missions (ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day, also known as Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on November 20th, the day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness on children’s issues worldwide. … Continue reading World Children’s Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Social and Educational Programs

From Salesian H.S. Bishop Mora The Salesian H.S. community is rooted in the mission of St. John Bosco, and have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others. The students and faculty embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by embodying gratitude in action. Thank you to the students, teachers, and parents of Salesian H.S. for the donations made for the Thanksgiving Canned … Continue reading Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

(ANS – ECSA) – On Tuesday, November 14th, more than 90 men and women belonging to Salesian social communication in America shared a virtual meeting with Fr. Luis Timossi, Director of the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America (CSFPA). On the occasion, Fr. Timossi offered keys to reading Don Bosco’s “Dream at Nine Years of Age”, whose bicentenary will be celebrated in 2024, highlighted by … Continue reading Meeting of Communicators from the Salesian Provinces of America

From St. Francis H.S. Congratulations to St. Francis H.S. music maestro and trailblazer extraordinaire, Senior Felipe Romero-Vega! This year, he secured a spot in not one, not two, but THREE Honors Choruses—CCS, State Regional, and National Regional! The National Regional Honors Chorus is taking him on a musical journey through the American Southwest, and there’s a chance he’ll steal the spotlight at the National Association … Continue reading St. Francis Music Maestro

By Luis Chacon On November 18th, we commemorate a significant milestone as the Asociación de Damas Salesianas (Salesian Women’s Association) of St. Dominic Savio Parish celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded by Maria Márquez and Father Miguel, with the unwavering support of Gael Sullivan, this remarkable organization has grown to include 24 dedicated members, with 20 of them having fulfilled their commitment to the cause. The … Continue reading The Anniversary of Asociación de Damas Salesianas at St. Dominic Savio Parish

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB “Llamar a Cristo Nuestro Rey” puede resultar bastante carente de significado para nosotros en el Estados Unidos de hoy en día. Nunca hemos vivido bajo el gobierno de un rey. Pero ciertamente sabemos lo que es la “autoridad”, y este domingo nos insta a reconocer la plena autoridad de Jesús, el Hijo Amado de Dios, por Quien y para Quien … Continue reading Jesús es Rey

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB “To call Christ Our King” can be rather meaningless for us in today’s United States.  We have never lived under a king’s rule. But we certainly know what “authority” is, and this Sunday calls on us to acknowledge the full authority of Jesus, Beloved Son of God by Whom and for Whom all things are made. Jesus rules over this … Continue reading Jesus is King

By Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS If you read my article “The Day is Getting Dark Slowly: A perspective on Aging (Part 1), you have been promised that I would translate a leading article on aging written by a famous author from China. Mr. Daxin Zhou depicted the aging process for the seniors 60 and above as “scenes”. He persuades us to examine these … Continue reading A Perspective on Aging (Part 2)