A Letter from the Provincial: “Listen, Recognize, Welcome ‘God with Us’ in Our Daily Lives”

December 5, 2023 Dear Salesian Family, Salesian Young People, and Friends: It has been a while since I have officially written to you on InTouch, but I want to assure you that I am well.  Let me start by greeting you a Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and by welcoming all of you to the season of Advent, the sacred time before the coming … Continue reading A Letter from the Provincial: “Listen, Recognize, Welcome ‘God with Us’ in Our Daily Lives”

Pope Francis Urges Religious Leaders to Work Together for Peace and Climate

By Francesca Merlo Photo from Vatican Media (ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Francis sends a video message for the inauguration of the “Faith Pavilion” during COP28 in Dubai, and highlights the need for alliances that promote care for creation and peace. At the heart of Pope Francis’ video message to Dubai for the inauguration of the “COP28 Faith Pavilion” is the idea of creating alliances … Continue reading Pope Francis Urges Religious Leaders to Work Together for Peace and Climate

Provincial Youth Ministry Team Meeting

By Luis Chacon On December 2nd, the Provincial Youth Ministry Team gathered at Saint John Bosco High School, commencing the day with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Youth Ministry Delegate, Fr. Fabian Cárdenas. The day commenced with a simple yet profound moment of prayer, setting the tone for the discussions that followed. Participants were invited to reflect on significant moments encountered with young … Continue reading Provincial Youth Ministry Team Meeting

“Sharing Our Life and Faith Journey in the Digital World”

(ANS – Rome) – The Sector for Social Communication of the Salesian Congregation is launching this year the new project of the “Don Bosco Digital Forum”: a new platform and channel for listening, dialogue and participation with the Delegates for Social Communication and especially with the young people directly involved in the Communication of Salesian Provinces and Vice provinces all over the world. The ultimate goal of … Continue reading “Sharing Our Life and Faith Journey in the Digital World”

The Youth of Today, the Great Educational Challenge

(ANS – Turin) – In the beautiful setting of the Sanctuary of the Consolata in Turin, the most important sanctuary of the city and the Archdiocese, the much-awaited meeting of the people with Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, took place on the evening of Monday December 4th. The event served to reflect together on the theme: “The Youth of … Continue reading The Youth of Today, the Great Educational Challenge

My Dream is to Go to College! 

By Ryan Soto Intro: Ryan is a 17-year-old who has served two years as a volunteer at Camp Savio in Bellflower. CA. in the United States. Ryan’s dream is to attend college; as part of his application, Rayn wrote this letter explaining an example of his leadership experience in which he has positively influenced others. It is an example of Don Bosco’s dream being alive today.  … Continue reading My Dream is to Go to College! 

Promises Kept

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB For the second Sunday of Advent ‘B’, our Church urges us to continue to build our longing for the coming of Christ. God said to His prophet Isaiah, “Comfort, give comfort to my people.” Isaiah was also told,“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated.” Thus, the Lord promised a new … Continue reading Promises Kept

Promesas Cumplidas

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Para el segundo domingo de Adviento ‘B’, nuestra Iglesia nos insta a seguir construyendo nuestro anhelo por la venida de Cristo. Dios dijo a su profeta Isaías: “Consuela, consuela a mi pueblo”. A Isaías también se le dijo: “Habla tiernamente a Jerusalén y proclámale que su servicio ha concluido, que su culpa está expiada”. Así, el Señor prometió un nuevo … Continue reading Promesas Cumplidas