A Video Brings Together 20 Posters to Remember Don Bosco and His Most Famous Sayings

Rome, RMG – January 31, 2024 – The Salesian Congregation’s Sector for Social Communication, on the occasion of the feast of St John Bosco, has made videos in several languages that present 20 graphics on some of the most famous sayings of Don Bosco. The videos are available on ANSChannel‘s language channels, on YouTube. Continue reading  A Video Brings Together 20 Posters to Remember Don Bosco and His Most Famous Sayings

20 Posters to Remember Don Bosco and His Most Famous Sayings

(ANS – Rome) – Don Bosco, a man of prayer and action, not only laid the foundations of an immense movement of people who, throughout the centuries, have dedicated themselves to the salvation of the young, but he also left all his spiritual children a great wealth of useful, indications for never losing one’s way. Between what he used to say and what was later picked … Continue reading 20 Posters to Remember Don Bosco and His Most Famous Sayings

Cardinal Fernández Artime: ‘Young People Today Need Witnesses Above All

(ANS – Rome) – To commemorate the feast of Don Bosco, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, gave an interview to the journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona from the Mediaset group in front of the Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican. Topics such as young people, the Congregation, Don Bosco, the Church, the role of the laity, the life of a witness, his … Continue reading Cardinal Fernández Artime: ‘Young People Today Need Witnesses Above All

Mario Barrios: A New Salesian Missionary Volunteer in Boyle Heights

By Luis  Chacon (Los Angeles, California) – The vibrant neighborhood of Boyle Heights is welcoming a new member to its Salesian family with the arrival of Mario Barrios, our dedicated Salesian Missionary Volunteer. Mario will be offering his services at the St. Mary’s and St. Isabel Parish communities, as well as the Salesian Family Youth Center.  Hailing from Colombia, Mario brings a wealth of experience … Continue reading Mario Barrios: A New Salesian Missionary Volunteer in Boyle Heights

Salesian Mission Day 2024: “BUILDERS OF DIALOGUE”

(ANS – Rome) – As has been a tradition for some years, on the day we celebrate St. Francis of Sales, the theme for Mission Day is launched, “Builders of Dialogue.” After having seen collaboration with Social Communication and Youth Ministry, this year it is Formation that has made a fundamental contribution to this journey. Dialogue is inescapable in our Salesian mission and is one of … Continue reading Salesian Mission Day 2024: “BUILDERS OF DIALOGUE”

Young People, the Digital World and Youth Ministry: the Second Part of the Interview with Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication

(ANS – Turin) – For readers of ANS, herewith is the second part of the interview that the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes, gave to Fr Bruno Ferrero, Salesian Bulletin Editor, and which has been published in recent days in the Note di Pastorale Giovanile (NPG) magazine. In this second series of questions, the General Councillor addresses some of the challenges that the web poses … Continue reading Young People, the Digital World and Youth Ministry: the Second Part of the Interview with Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication

Salesian Parish Communities Listen for the Needs of Youth in East Los Angeles

by Lisandro Albor, Jr. (Los Angeles, California) – In the heart of East Los Angeles, the St. Mary’s and Santa Isabel parish communities gathered for a workshop, signaling a new era of focus and importance in youth ministry. The joy among the parishioners was noticeable as they happily welcomed Fr. Marco Cesar, their new pastor. With Fr. Hector Franco by his side, they were eager … Continue reading Salesian Parish Communities Listen for the Needs of Youth in East Los Angeles

Don Bosco the Dreamer: The Ten Diamonds

(ANS – Rome) – A perennial warning for the Salesian Congregation and all its sons, never to lose sight of what should be the characteristics and attitudes in their actions to please God and serve our brothers and sisters: this is how Don Bosco interpreted another of his most famous dreams, that of the ten diamonds (Biographical Memoirs XV, 148-151), which took place in September 1881: … Continue reading Don Bosco the Dreamer: The Ten Diamonds

Nurturing the Soul: Salesians in Northern California Gathered for the Quarterly Day of Recollection

by Fr Vien Nguyen Aptos, CA – In the midst of the bustling demands of daily life, the Salesians in Northern California recognized the need for a pause, a moment to reflect, and a space for spiritual renewal. About twenty Salesians gathered at Camp Saint Francis in Aptos for a Quarterly Day of Recollection, a purposeful day dedicated to introspection, meditation, and rejuvenation. The morning … Continue reading Nurturing the Soul: Salesians in Northern California Gathered for the Quarterly Day of Recollection

Don Bosco the Dreamer: the First Missionary Dream

(ANS– Rome) – After recalling some of Don Bosco’s famous dreams with a clearly educational and pedagogical value, today begins the mini-cycle of three events dedicated to rediscovering the “missionary” dreams of the holy founder of the Salesian Congregation. Given the development of the Society he founded, the countless works started and carried out with the collaboration of many other men and women religious and lay … Continue reading Don Bosco the Dreamer: the First Missionary Dream

Senator’s Open House, Salesian Youth Awards, Sacred Heart High’s Impact, and Empowering Teens

by Luis Chacon Senator Butler’s Open House: Nurturing Youth Leadership and Opportunities Senator Butler’s Open House on January 13th was an enriching experience for our Salesian Family Youth Center. Grateful for the chance to expose our youth to valuable opportunities. The outcomes included building relationships, learning resources, uplifting youth, and networking. Senator Butler’s commitment to positive impact stood out. Encouraged to seek assistance, we gained … Continue reading Senator’s Open House, Salesian Youth Awards, Sacred Heart High’s Impact, and Empowering Teens

Young People, Youth Ministry and the Digital World: An Interview with Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication

(ANS – Turin) – Over recent days, Fr Bruno Ferrero, Editor of the Italian Salesian Bulletin, interviewed the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes, discussing topics of great importance and topicality. The first part of this interesting and articulate interview, published in the magazine Note di Pastorale Giovanile (NPG), is offered today to ANS readers. Multitasking, the simultaneous use of different media, has increased on average … Continue reading Young People, Youth Ministry and the Digital World: An Interview with Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication

Don Bosco the Dreamer: the Dream of the Snake and the Rosary

(ANS – Rome) – Many of the dreams that Don Bosco told his boys had obviously educational purposes, so much so that very often, not even his biographers were able to clearly demarcate the boundary between dream, vision, and pedagogical storytelling. Among these, we can certainly include the one known as “the dream of the snake and the rosary” (Biographical Memoirs – VII 141-145). Occurring in … Continue reading Don Bosco the Dreamer: the Dream of the Snake and the Rosary

Don Bosco’s Dreams: A Novena to Get to Know Them, Deepen Them and Receive New Energy

(ANS – Rome) – The novena begins today, 22 January, in preparation for the feast of the Father and Teacher of Youth, St John Bosco. In this bicentenary year of the Dream at Nine years of Age, the Salesian iNfo Agency would like to accompany this journey of preparation, following up on his countless “dreams” to let us once again be guided by Don Bosco and … Continue reading Don Bosco’s Dreams: A Novena to Get to Know Them, Deepen Them and Receive New Energy