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