Month: April 2024

Province News

Province Youth Ministry Team Meets with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB

by Luis Chacon Last Saturday, April 21, 2024, the Province Youth Ministry Team gathered with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB, who serves as the Regional Councilor for the Inter-America Region. In this role, he helps strengthen the ties between the provinces and the Rector Major and his council, thus enriching the shared vision and mission of the Salesian congregation across borders. Led by Fr. Fabian Cardenas, … Continue reading Province Youth Ministry Team Meets with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB

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Province News

A Fun Day with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator April 24, 2024, was a day to remember for Salesian Cooperators at St Joseph’s Salesian Youth Renewal Center in Rosemead. We had a fun day putting our culinary skills together to prepare a special lunch for the SDBs, who gathered to meet with Fr. Hugo Orozco, the Regional Councilor of Inter-America. Fr. Hugo oversees 12 provinces, and he is now … Continue reading A Fun Day with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB

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Salesian World News

Meetings with Pope Francis and the Rector Major at the Conclusion of “Accompanying When Trauma Hits” Formation Course

(ANS – Vatican City) – As part of the General Audience on Wednesday, the participants in the course “Accompanying when trauma hits, 2024” were able to meet Pope Francis, thanks to the good work of Prof. Busnelli and Sister Alessandra Smerilli, who assured them a place of honour in the General Audience. His Holiness listened carefully to the explanations on the course provided by Viktorija Kalic … Continue reading Meetings with Pope Francis and the Rector Major at the Conclusion of “Accompanying When Trauma Hits” Formation Course

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Province News

2nd Regional Meeting of Young Leaders in the Salesian Cooperators

(ANS – Antigua Guatemala) – The Salesian Cooperators (ASC) in the Interamerica Region held a 2nd Regional Meeting of Young Leaders from April 11-14, 2024, in Posada Belén, Antigua Guatemala. Present was Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association, accompanied by his wife Francesca. Seventy-one Salesian Cooperators, eight aspirants, and the Provincial Delegates for the ASC of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of … Continue reading 2nd Regional Meeting of Young Leaders in the Salesian Cooperators

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Salesian Family

ADMA Celebrates its 155th Anniversary by Contemplating the Role of Mary in Don Bosco’s Dream at Nine Years of Age

ANS – Turin) – On April 18 2024, the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) celebrated 155 years since its foundation: in Turin on April 18, 1869, by the work of St John Bosco, the year after the consecration of the Church of Mary Help of Christians in Turin (June 9, 1868), as a sign of gratitude for the benefits that people recognised as received … Continue reading ADMA Celebrates its 155th Anniversary by Contemplating the Role of Mary in Don Bosco’s Dream at Nine Years of Age

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Youth Ministry

Video of the Bicentenary Anthem of Don Bosco’s Childhood Dream and Official Anthem for the Salesian Youth Synod

Messina, Catania – April 2024 – The Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI), through the Salesian Social Communication Office in Sicily, has produced and published the video clip of the hymn of the bicentenary of Don Bosco’s childhood dream entitled “In the shape of your dream.” The song was also chosen as the official anthem for the Salesian Youth Synod scheduled from August 11-16 at Colle … Continue reading Video of the Bicentenary Anthem of Don Bosco’s Childhood Dream and Official Anthem for the Salesian Youth Synod

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Province Care Ministry

Dental Health – Helpful Tips

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS I am totally grateful that the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Health provides the following amazing tips on dental health. Enjoy reading.  https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/oral-hygiene Helpful Tips Follow these tips to keep your teeth and gums healthy: Your homework from the Care Ministry this week: can you name 3 tips that might be helpful to you? Love to … Continue reading Dental Health – Helpful Tips

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ANS, Rector Major

Two New Salesian Shepherds for the Church – Card. Ángel Fernández Artime and Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti

(ANS – Rome) –The Episcopal Ordination of two eminent sons of Don Bosco, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, the Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation and Titular Archbishop-elect of Ursona, and Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti, Titular Archbishop-elect of Gradisca and President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) took place in the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major this evening at 3:30 p.m. His … Continue reading Two New Salesian Shepherds for the Church – Card. Ángel Fernández Artime and Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti

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Formation

Report From Jerusalem: According to the Whole

By. Bro. Leo Adrian Imbert, SDB Living in Jerusalem this past year has given me two new perspectives. The first is a view of the world much smaller than I had previously imagined. The second is a view of the church much larger than I had previously imagined. As an American citizen, I discovered that my simple pleasures, daily concerns, and basic values are shared … Continue reading Report From Jerusalem: According to the Whole

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Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry Sector publishes “EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS” for a Youth Ministry that educates to love

(ANS – Rome) – A series of pathways are presented to gain a deeper appreciation of the educational criteria proposed in the text “A youth ministry that educates to love” and strengthen some social and personal skills. The authors are General Councillor Fr Miguel Ángel García Morcuende, Antonella Sinagoga, psychotherapist and Monica Ronchi, psychologist. By educational pathway we mean a path of pedagogical activity, a structured … Continue reading The Youth Ministry Sector publishes “EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS” for a Youth Ministry that educates to love

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Salesian Family

Visiting the Homes of St. Dominic Savio

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator “When you are a Salesian Cooperator, you have friends all over the world.” I received this quote from my fellow Italian Cooperator, Enrico Sacchi of Torino. My first visit of Colle Don Bosco was 17 years ago; I was escorted by the Cooperators to see Valdocco and Colle Don Bosco. Enrico and his wife welcomed me to their home with a homemade … Continue reading Visiting the Homes of St. Dominic Savio

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Youth Ministry

The Salesian Youth Leadership Conference(SYLC) Spirit Team Prepares to Serve

From April 12th to April 14th, the second training the SYLC Spirit Team took place at St. Joseph’s Retreat Center in Rosemead, CA. On Friday, the team from both Northern and Southern California arrived and gathered for dinner, introductions, and some community builders. The first session focused on reflecting on the call to be on the Spirit Team and working within the SYLC committees to get ready for the conference in June. The … Continue reading The Salesian Youth Leadership Conference(SYLC) Spirit Team Prepares to Serve

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Province News

A Weekend of Soccer, Spirituality, and Service

By Luis Chacon Intramural Soccer Tournament On Saturday, April 6, the fields of Salesian High School Bishop Mora became an arena of camaraderie, competition, and celebration. With nearly 50 young participants, primarily parishioners from Santa Isabel and St. Mary’s, the tournament underscored the Salesian Family’s commitment to fostering community through sport. Special thanks are owed to Enrique Diaz, a Salesian Cooperator, who served as a … Continue reading A Weekend of Soccer, Spirituality, and Service

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Gospel Reflection

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In St. John’s Gospel, as Jesus turned toward Jerusalem, aware that his ‘hour’ had come, Our Savior also turned toward His Father and prayed, “Father, glorify Your name. Then a voice came from heaven. I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again” (Jn 12:29). Later, at the Last Supper, Jesus was about to offer His “Priestly Prayer,” and He sought … Continue reading Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!

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Province News

¡Aleluya, canta a Jesús!

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En el Evangelio de San Juan, cuando Jesús se volvió hacia Jerusalén y consciente de que había llegado su “hora”, Nuestro Salvador se volvió también hacia Su Padre y oró: “Padre, glorifica Tu nombre.” Entonces se oyó una voz del cielo. “Yo lo he glorificado y lo volveré a glorificar» (Jn 12, 2.9). Más tarde, en la Última Cena, Jesús … Continue reading ¡Aleluya, canta a Jesús!

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