Day: March 15, 2024

ANS, Rector Major

The Rector Major: “The Salesian Congregation is Missionary in its Essence”

(ANS – Sangradouro) – “The Salesian Congregation is missionary in its essence”: this statement by Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, was made a few hours before the end of his visit to the Salesian missions in Mato Grosso, among the Boe-Bororo and Xavante indigenous peoples. The Rector Major said he was moved by the gratitude shown by the Boe-Bororo and Xavante populations towards the work … Continue reading The Rector Major: “The Salesian Congregation is Missionary in its Essence”

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ANS, Salesian World News

Salesians Amid the Violence and Chaos in Haiti: “We Are Living in Hell”

(ANS – Port-au-Prince) – Armed gang violence dominates Haiti. The situation of instability that the country is experiencing since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 has degenerated recently, when Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his commitment to hold elections before August 2025. Since then, the situation has precipitated assaults on prisons, mass escapes of dangerous criminals, shootings and attempted assaults on the National Palace, … Continue reading Salesians Amid the Violence and Chaos in Haiti: “We Are Living in Hell”

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Volunteers

Journey of Service: Reflections on Salesian Missionary Volunteering and Community Empowerment

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Missionary Volunteering continues to flourish, with participants deeply engaged in discussions about critical topics and plans to strengthen the program’s impact. In the latest gathering, which spanned four days, attendees delved into essential themes such as identity, formation, accompaniment, and network building. During the third day of the gathering, the focus was on the vital concept of accompaniment. Recognizing the … Continue reading Journey of Service: Reflections on Salesian Missionary Volunteering and Community Empowerment

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Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Salesian Boys and Girls Club Cioppino

By Vivien (Visa) Hughston Nursing Student at Sonoma State University (Expected Graduation 2025) (San Francisco – California) – Cioppino is a community fundraiser event for the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club that happens every year at The Club. It started out as a night or two in the month of January that had a capacity of 200 each night. Since then, it has grown tremendously. Specifically … Continue reading Salesian Boys and Girls Club Cioppino

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Formation, Salesian World News

The 30th Anniversary of CRESCO-America

Amatitán, Mexico – March 2024 – From March 3rd to 10th, 2024, the 30th-anniversary celebrations of “CRESCO-America,” a specific formation community for Salesian coadjutors of the Salesian Provinces in America, were celebrated. The event, organized by the current CRESCO community and the Province of Mexico-Guadalajara (MEG), was also attended by 35 Salesian coadjutors who were formed at the center in previous years. From 3rd to … Continue reading The 30th Anniversary of CRESCO-America

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Province News, Salesian Missions

Mission Trip to Mexico City for the Salesians of Sherbrooke Young Missionaries

Mexico City, Mexico – March 2024 – Twenty-four members of Sherbrooke’s “Jeunes Missionnaires du Salésien” (JMS) completed a missionary trip to Mexico City from 28 February to 8 March- They were enthusiastically welcomed in a Salesian house that welcomes, accompanies and educates teenagers at risk. Many of them are orphaned, homeless or come from broken families. Others struggle with drug or alcohol problems. These young … Continue reading Mission Trip to Mexico City for the Salesians of Sherbrooke Young Missionaries

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Health and Wellness

Cavities – Another Common Dental Problem

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS The topic for this week is a familiar dental problem – cavities. I am combining the information from the CDC and my friend from Lyon, France, Dr. Lucas NACCACHE. Cavities (Tooth Decay) (from CDC) Cavities are caused by a breakdown of the tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria located in plaque that collects on teeth, especially along … Continue reading Cavities – Another Common Dental Problem

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