(Rosemead, California – The Gear Newsletter) And, it’s official—on January 18, 2024, the Tournament of Roses’ Board of Directors confirmed Bosco Tech alumnus Ed Morales as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, providing leadership for both the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2025. President Morales then announced the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses … Continue reading Bosco Tech Alumnus is President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses

by Judy Alvarez Anaheim, California – The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has gathered Church and catechetical leaders for the annual Religious Education Congress for over fifty years. This three-day gathering is an expo of faith formation, catechetical training, special events, prayer, and the exhibition of numerous organizations and vendors for the renewal of those who serve the catechetical mission of the Church. Participants hail from … Continue reading Los Angeles Religious Education Congress: Engaging Others in the Dream of Don Bosco

By Luis Chacon Anaheim, California – On Friday, February 16th, Dr. JC Montenegro, Province Delegate for Missionary Animation, delivered an enlightening workshop at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. His presentation addressed the fundamental aspects of the evangelization process and highlighted an urgent concern: the need to cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For years, Montenegro has been a committed leader in youth ministry … Continue reading Igniting Faith: Called to Cultivate a Personal Encounter with Christ

by Judy Alvarez When I was fourteen years old, I attended my first Religious Education Congress (RE Congress). I was young, and the RE Congress was younger! That year, the RE Congress was called the Southern California Confraternity Congress and was held for the first time in a hotel. It was located in the LAX Airport area, at the International Hotel, thanks to the dreams … Continue reading Presence and Service: Salesians at the RE Congress

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Normalmente, la lectura del Génesis este primer domingo de Cuaresma le da un significado divino a uno de los hermosos signos de la naturaleza: el arco iris. El grand diluvio había pasado. Después de que cesaron las lluvias, Dios utilizó el reconfortante arco iris multicolor como señal de un nuevo pacto entre Él y la humanidad. Un diluvio de esa … Continue reading Dirigido por el Señor Jesús

Let us give a warm welcome to Ms. Victoria Figueroa, the new Secretary for the Province Youth Ministry Office (Bellflower, California) Hello, my name is Victoria Figueroa. I am from Bellflower, CA, and my home parish is St Dominic Savio Parish. I was first introduced to the Salesians in 2018. St Dominic Savio Parish encouraged me to dive into ministry and grow closer to my … Continue reading A New Team Member for the Province Youth Ministry Office

FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Monthly Prayer FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL Grant, O Lord of life, That we may savor every season of our lives as a gift filled with promise for the future. Grant that we may lovingly accept your will, and place ourselves each … Continue reading February 2024 – Pope’s Prayer Intention