“Mary has continued from heaven, and even more efficaciously, the mission of Mother of the Church and Help of Christians, which she had begun on earth.” +Don Bosco As a province we prayed our novenas to Mary Help of Christians, and we gathered to celebrate in all our works her efficacious presence in the life of our Salesian Family. Here are a few highlights! … Continue reading Celebrating Mary Help of Christians – May 2024
By Karen Krynen Tech graduating senior and co-salutatorian Wesley Bulthuis (CSEE ’24) has a busy summer before he begins his engineering studies at Cal Poly Pomona in the fall. Wesley will participate in the 2024 NASA Robotics Academy, a 10-week internship for high-achieving students interested in robotics. One of approximately 50 U.S. students selected for the NASA/JPL-sponsored FIRST Robotics Teams—and the first Tech student to … Continue reading Don Bosco Tech Graduate to Participate in the 2024 NASA Robotics Academy
by St. John Bosco High School – Press Release on EIN Presswire Bellflower, CA – St. John Bosco High School is partnering with Frontier Selects Hockey Academy to develop a Los Angeles-based pipeline for elite young hockey players to train and compete at the highest level while benefitting from a college preparatory education. Competing in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League (ADHSHL), the partnership aims to build … Continue reading St. John Bosco High School Partnering with Frontier Selects to Develop Elite Hockey Academy and Division 1 Team
In a hyper-connected world where ‘sharing’ takes on new and different meanings from time to time, the danger of exposing oneself too much or too badly, with negative consequences for self and the institution one represents, is a real risk. This is why this topic cannot fail to be the focus of attention of the Sector for Social Communication, which is preparing for the Communication 2024 Conference ‘SHAPING TOMORROW’, in … Continue reading “Shaping Tomorrow”: How to Avoid the Risks of “Oversharing”
(ANS – Rome) – 91 years of age – 92 on September 10 – Spanish Salesian, Fr. Luis Chamizo Fajardo, was the oldest of the participants in the “Return to the Sources” course run by the Missions Sector to bring long-term missionaries who have now reached old age back to the “source” of their vocation. Yet, Fr. Chamizo witnessed and passed on a childlike joy and … Continue reading Testimonies of Life from Senior Salesians: Fr. Luis Chamizo Fajardo’s Words
By Father Ed Liptak, SDB “O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion.” That is the opening prayer of today’s Mass of Corpus Christi, the living Body of Christ. But not ‘just’’ a memorial. It is the ‘sacred mystery of His Body and Blood’ willed by Jesus to be offered again and again in unbloody sacrifice; His true Body lifted up to His Father for our continuing … Continue reading This Wonderous Sacrament
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB “Oh Dios, que en este maravilloso Sacramento nos has dejado un memorial de tu Pasión“. Esa es la oración inicial de la Misa de Corpus Christi de hoy, el Cuerpo vivo de Cristo. Pero no “sólo” un memorial. Es el “sagrado misterio de Su Cuerpo y Sangre” querido por Jesús para ser ofrecido una y otra vez en sacrificio incruento, … Continue reading Este Maravilloso Sacramento
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS As we get older, we have more issues with vision. Hence, starting this week, I am going to gather information for you on the types of common eye problems encountered from the CDC. The following is its abstract. More than 4.2 million Americans aged 40 years and older are either legally blind* or are with low vision** … Continue reading Common Eye Problems
(ANS– Vatican City) – A simple and joyful celebration, as are children all over the world: this was the First World Children’s Day (WCD), established by Pope Francis at the suggestion of a child, and held on the weekend of 25-26 May 2024 in Rome. In the two stages of the event – Saturday afternoon at the Olympic Stadium and Sunday morning in St Peter’s Square – … Continue reading First World Children’s Day: Pope Francis Entrusts the World and Peace to the Little Ones
(ANS – Rome) – Keeping up the promise he made on 17 December 2023, when he took possession of the diaconate of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice on Via Tuscolana assigned to him by Pope Francis, the Rector Major of the Salesians and Titular Archbishop of Ursona, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, celebrated the Feast of Mary Help of Christians 2024 in the church he is responsible for. The celebration was … Continue reading Feast of Mary Help of Christians: the Rector Major Emphasizes “Mary’s Welcoming Nature”
(ANS – Atyrau) – Fr Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions, was on an exploratory visit to Kazakhstan from May 24 to 28, 2024, at the invitation of Fr Peter Sakmár, Apostolic Administrator of Atyrau. “I accepted the invitation because it is the task of the General Councillor for the Missions to explore new possible frontiers for the Congregation,” he explained. The General Councillor arrived … Continue reading Exploratory Visit from the General Councillor for the Missions
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Samuel Amaglo SDB, Lecturer in Missiology – Rome UPS; • “Volunteering: Something Meaningful for God!” by Fr. Alfred Maravilla SDB, General Councillor for the Missions; • The interview with Fr. Amatus Manirabaruta SDB: “Salesians rebuilding people’s life in Palabek”; • The forum on the forcibly displaced persons in the world; • The monthly prayer intention for refugees in … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – June 2024
(ANS – Rome) – Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime will spend his last Feast of Mary Help of Christians as Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco in the city that has been his home – apart from his many trips – in the last 10 years: Rome. The 10th Successor of Don Bosco will preside over the solemn festive Eucharist at 6 pm (UTC+2) at … Continue reading The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Rome Celebrates its Patronal Feast Day with Cardinal Fernández Artime
(ANS Turin) – To refer to the life of St John Bosco (1815-1888), a leading figure of nineteenth-century Piedmontese social holiness, without mentioning the world of dreams, is to suppress an important aspect of his identity. Through the dreams that God sent him, the life of the saint was marked by the supernatural. Between the ages of nine and ten Don Bosco had his first dream, … Continue reading The Bicentenary of Saint John Bosco’s Childhood Dream, ‘Between Past and Present’
By Judy Alvarez On Saturday, May 19th, the day before Pentecost, St Dominic Savio Cooperators gathered for a retreat in the Learning Commons at St. John Bosco High School. It was a long-anticipated opportunity for the English-speaking center, beginning with a family-style potluck at 11:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:00 p.m. with the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost. In an atmosphere of love and … Continue reading A Day of Renewal for Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Bellflower) – In response to the escalating mental health challenges faced by young people today, Camp Savio (in Bellflower) and Camp Salesian (in Los Angeles) recently collaborated to train 50 summer camp youth leaders on peer-to-peer trauma management. This initiative, held in May 2024, comes at a critical time as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact youth mental health … Continue reading Summer Camp Youth Leaders Trained on Peer-to-Peer Trauma-Informed Approach
(ANS – Rome) – “Mobile Journalism” (or “MoJo”), understood as digital information created using mobile devices such as smartphones, is a communication area in which the Salesians of Don Bosco are heavily investing. This approach serves as a resource for agile and effective communication, especially in settings with limited structural resources. In preparation for the Communication 2024 Conference “SHAPING TOMORROW,” which will take place from … Continue reading “Shaping Tomorrow”: Salesian Mobile Journalism
Salesian High School Mustang Unveiled It started with a vision; we found the artist, and that dream came to life. Bishop Mora Salesian High School celebrated history in the making on Friday, May 17, 2024, with the unveiling of the historic “Once A Mustang” monument. This vision was brought to life by artist and alumnus, Dan Medina ‘86, who made this possible. Congratulations to our … Continue reading Province Photo News and Flyers
Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Father is God. The Son is God. The Spirit is God. There is only One God. Only Faith can say that. Our human capacity has identified the sameness by the word, God. What is different in the one God is so distinctly different that we have assigned different names to the one Being: God the Father, God the Son, God … Continue reading God is One!
Por F. Ed Liptak, SDB El Padre es Dios. El Hijo es Dios. El Espíritu es Dios. Solo hay un Dios. Solo la Fe puede decir eso. Nuestra capacidad humana ha identificado la cordura por la palabra Dios. Lo que es diferente en el único Dios es tan claramente diferente que hemos asignado diferentes nombres al único Ser: Dios Padre, Dios Hijo, Dios Espíritu Santo. … Continue reading ¡Dios es Uno!
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS Of all the body organs, I am most impressed by how our eyes function; we are able to see, for example, the moon that is thousands of miles away. What a remarkable system in our body! This curiosity drives me to spend the subsequent weeks gathering information on our eyes and problems associated with vision. Below is … Continue reading Understanding Our Vision
The Salesian Worldwide Novena to Mary Help Christians continues with the video and prayer for day nine. Novena in English Click to Download Novena PDF Novena En Español Haga clic para descargar la novena en pdf. Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians, Day Nine, May 23
By Leo A. Imbert, SDB On Saturday, May 18th, the Salesians of the Ratisbonne Monastery in Jerusalem, Israel, hosted a Vigil at the Basilica of St. Stephen. The Deacons and Brothers in formation utilized their talent and unique charism to usher in the Solemnity of Pentecost- the third most important Feast in the Catholic Church. Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the … Continue reading Salesians Organize Pentecost Celebration in Jerusalem
Bishop Daniel Garcia of the Diocese of Monterey, Fr. Mel Trinidad SDB of the Salesians of Don Bosco USA West, and the Corporate Members along with the Board of Trustees are privileged and excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Arthur Walker as the fourth principal of St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Walker’s appointment culminates a thoughtful and … Continue reading Announcing the New Principal for St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory School
(ANS – Fatima) – During his visit to Portugal for the National Day of the Salesian Youth Movement and the Pilgrimage of the Salesian Family to Fatima, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, gave a brief interview to the Salesians in Portugal, in which he talks about the importance of young people in the Salesian charism, the current challenges of the Congregation … Continue reading Interview with the Rector Major of the Salesians, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime
By Luis Chacon and JC Montenegro, PhD On May 17th, leaders and friends of the Salesian Family Youth Center had the privilege of attending the Ethical Leadership event organized by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Los Angeles. This gathering provided an excellent opportunity to promote the mission of the Salesian Family Youth Center, learn from outstanding panelists, and connect with like-minded Catholic leaders. … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center Present for the Ethical Leadership Lunch at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
(ANS – Turin) – Yesterday, Monday, 20 May 2024, the annual appointment of the Salesian Family World Advisory Council opened. Until Thursday 23rd, the eve of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, the Major Superiors and Leaders of the groups that make up the Salesian Family are gathered together at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin, to reflect “God’s dream for the Salesian Family … Continue reading The 2024 World Advisory Council of the Salesian Family: “God’s Dream for the Salesian Family in Our Time”
(ANS – Interamerica) – In an atmosphere of great joy, the Interamerica Region celebrated Salesian Cooperator, Day on the occasion of the 148th anniversary of the Foundation of the Association. The celebration took place virtually on Zoom and brought together participants from all 13 countries that make up the Region. The meeting began with the prayer created by the Association, worldwide, in preparation for the 150th … Continue reading Salesian Cooperator Day 2024 celebrated on “Zoom”
(ANS – Guadalajara, Mexico) – May 2024 – An exhibition, “La Química de la Docenica” (“The Chemistry of Teaching”) was inaugurated on Tuesday, May 14 at the Salesian Anáhuac Garibaldi Institute. It is a presentation of the life of the Servant of God Arturo Álvarez, a teacher at the institute from 1966 to 1968. The event was attended by Guillermo Villarreal Chapa, responsible for the … Continue reading A Teacher Heads for the Altars: An Exhibition on Servant of God Arturo Álvarez
The Salesian Worldwide Novena to Mary Help Christians continues into day eight. Novena in English Click to Download Novena PDF Novena En Español Haga clic para descargar la novena en pdf. Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians, Day Eight, May 22
ENG_LibrettoNovena2024.pdf SPALibrettoNovena2024.pdf Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians, Day Seven, May 21
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ENG_LibrettoNovena2024.pdf SPALibrettoNovena2024.pdf Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians, Day Five, May 19
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By Frank Lavin, Salesian Cooperator On Monday, May 6th at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco, the Salesian Boys and Girls Club celebrated its eighty-third annual Fr. Trinchieri Founders Mass and Old Timers’ Dinner. The tradition of honoring the Club’s founder, Fr. Oreste Trinchieri, SDB, or “Fr. Trink,” as he was affectionately known, dates back to 1941 when Angelo Fusco, the Executive Director … Continue reading 83rd Annual Fr. Trinchieri Founders Mass and Old Timers’ Dinner
by Macade Maxwell As their season comes to a close, the St. John Bosco track and field team gears up for the CIF-SS Divisional Championship Finals on Saturday. The Braves have displayed an impressive amount of success this season from the athletes in their twelve total meets. With notable achievements across the leaderboard of various events, the Braves are putting their names on the map … Continue reading Bosco Track and Field Finalists Ready for CIF-SS Divisional Championship
By Karen Krynen Congratulations to graduating seniors Wesley Bulthuis, Trevor Cliffton, and Anthony Ramirez who have earned the ranking of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. Nationally, only six percent of Boy Scouts earn Eagle, a lengthy and arduous commitment. Wesley Bulthuis (CSEE ‘24) (left): From Troop 174 in Temple City, Wesley has been a scout since 2017. His Eagle Scout project focused on the maintenance and … Continue reading Don Bosco Technical Institute Class of ‘24 Eagle Scouts
FIRST LEGO Competition Professional Development Rosemead, California – Don Bosco Technical Institute recently hosted a two-day FIRST LEGO League Professional Development Session. Thank you to all the school representatives who attended and are taking steps to establish a competitive FIRST LEGO League Challenge team of their own. What a fun way gain hands-on STEM education tips! The mentors in attendance are now part of the … Continue reading Province Photo News
(ANS – Rome) – On the occasion of the bicentenary of Don Bosco’s dream at 9 years of age, a book of dreams has been created. “We wanted to challenge the young people around the world with a very simple, but very existential question: ‘What is your life’s dream?’” the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr Miguel Angel García Morcuende, explained. “And we have received young … Continue reading The Youth Ministry Sector Publishes “Hidden Diamonds”: 200 Dreams of Young People
Caracas, Venezuela – On May 13, 2024 the Don Bosco Church in Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela, was filled with joy and gratitude for the commemoration of the 56th anniversary of the founding of the Damas Salesianas Association (ADS). The solemn celebration began with the Eucharist in which God was thanked for the precious mission entrusted to the Association. Fr Rafale Montenegro, Superior of the Salesian Province … Continue reading 56 Years Since the Foundation of the Damas Salesianas
By Fr. Ed. Liptak, SDB Just as details of the Ascension are best given in Acts, so it is for the coming of the Holy Spirit. In fact, though the Spirit is often mentioned in the Gospels and Letters, only in Acts, thanks to St. Luke, is the descent of the Spirit described. That seems totally appropriate, for he introduced the Spirit at the Incarnation, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and … Continue reading Come Holy Spirit
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Así como los detalles de la Ascensión se dan mejor en Hechos, así es para la venida del Espíritu Santo. De hecho, aunque el Espíritu se menciona a menudo en los Evangelios y en las Cartas, sólo en los Hechos, gracias a San Lucas, se describe el descenso del Espíritu. Eso parece totalmente apropiado, porque él introdujo al Espíritu en … Continue reading Ven Espíritu Santo
ENG_LibrettoNovena2024.pdf SPALibrettoNovena2024.pdf Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians, Day Three, May 17
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By Judy Alvarez For the next nine days, the Salesian Worldwide Novena to Mary Help Christians will be posted daily as a feature on our homepage at Salesian Bulletin – InTouch. The novena resources prepared by the Salesian headquarters in Rome will help us discover the “secret of Mary” based on the wisdom of St. Louis Marie de Montfort and offered through reflections by our … Continue reading Novena to Mary Help of Christians Begins Wednesday, May 15
By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, SDB, Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation – Berkeley The Salesian Family is present educating and evangelizing throughout the American continents and in the most varied places and projects. Our educational system (the Preventive System of Don Bosco) impacts the big city and the small town, the Amazon jungle, the pampas (plains) and the mountains, the poor neighborhood and the urbanized area. … Continue reading Reflections from the Periphery on Salesian Education Today in the American Continents
By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez Rodriguez, SDB, Centro Salesiano de Formación Permanente Berkeley La Familia Salesiana estamos presentes educando y evangelizando en todo el continente americano y en los mas variados lugares y proyectos. Nuestro sistema educativo impacta la ciudad grande y el pueblo pequeño, la selva amazónica, la pampa y la montaña, el barrio pobre y la zona urbanizada. Nuestras escuelas son agrícolas, técnicas, vocacionales, … Continue reading Reflexiones desde la periferia sobre Educacion Salesiana hoy en el Continente Americano
Don Bosco Tech alumnus Brendan Chua (Design ‘00), the school’s Dean of Technology and Chair of the popular Media Arts & Technology (MAT) program, is serving as a member on the 12-person International Salesian Commission for Artificial Intelligence (ISCAI). Here is the article as it is presented on Agenzia iNfo Salesian: (ANS – Rome) – In order to answer to the mandate of the GC28 to … Continue reading Salesians of Don Bosco Gear Up for the Artificial Intelligence Age: New Commission Launched
(Los Angeles, California) – In 2013, work began on a monument which would welcome all visitors to the Salesian campus and reflect the spirit of all alumni. The monument is a gift to Salesian High School on behalf of every graduating class since 1962. Renowned sculptor and Salesian alumnus, Dan Medina ’86, has created the stunning 18′ monument which will be installed on the school’s plaza … Continue reading Bishop Mora Salesian High School: Once a Mustang Monument
(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Francis calls Christians to be builders of hope as he celebrates Vespers after presiding at the ceremony to officially proclaim the Jubilee of 2025. “Christian hope gives us the courage to build a fraternal and peaceful world when it seems barely worth the effort,” Pope Francis said as he encouraged the faithful to rejoice in the gift of the resurrection … Continue reading Pope Francis: May the Jubilee be a Time to Rediscover, Proclaim and Build Hope
(ANS – Rome) – Anticipation is growing for the 2024 edition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians. As devotees around the world prepare for the spiritual journey to be undertaken as a community, those responsible for the initiative have completed and made available the translated versions of the booklets that accompany the videos. The happy intuition to gather the entire global Salesian Family … Continue reading Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians: Booklets Available in Five Languages
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Oddly enough, the best account of the Ascension is not in the Gospels but in St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles. That is fine, because Luke thought of ‘Acts’ as Volume II of his history of Jesus and the Church. Therefore, he wrote, “After [Jesus] had suffered, He appeared to them during forty days speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting … Continue reading Thank you, St Luke – Solemnity of the Ascension
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Por extraño que parezca, el mejor relato de la Ascensión no está en los Evangelios, sino en los Hechos de los Apóstoles de San Lucas. Eso está bien, porque Lucas pensó en ‘Hechos’ como el Volumen II de su historia de Jesús y la Iglesia. Por lo tanto, escribió: “Después que [Jesús] hubo padecido, se les apareció durante cuarenta días … Continue reading Gracias San Lucas – Solemnidad de la Ascensión
By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator Before I got married, my mom used to say: “I am not sure about you being a mom; you sleep through the night with stormy thundering, you never pay attention to details, and you don’t seem to have the tender, loving warmth of a girl.” In short, she predicted that I was too much of a tomboy to fit the image of a traditional … Continue reading Be a Mother
Updates from Corpus Christi, St Bridget’s Chinese Catholic Community, and Don Bosco Technical Institute Corpus Christi Church held a First Holy Communion Retreat and celebration of Reconciliation, Saturday, May 4, 2024. After two years of preparation 33 young people (ages 8-12) will celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 12th. Fr. Thom Thodukulam (bottom right) , Fr. Ed Liptak (bottom left), and Fr Tom … Continue reading Province Photo News
By Judy Alvarez Every May 24th, the Salesian Family celebrates with joy and thanksgiving the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. As a family, many also prepare for the celebration through the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 15-23. The Salesian headquarters in Rome have prepared resources to unite the Salesian Family in prayer and deepen our devotion to Mary Help of Christians. … Continue reading The “Secret of Mary” in Our Journey to Holiness
By Judy Alvarez “Miracles of the Eucharist are divine interventions aimed at confirming the real presence of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.” +Carlo Acutis This weekend the community of St. Dominic Savio Church in Bellflower, California will host the International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles created and designed by the Blessed Carlo Acutis. All are welcome to explore this exhibit currently on … Continue reading International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition by Blessed Carlo Acutis
(ANS – Guadalajara) – As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Salesian School in America (ESA, in Spanish), the 5th ESA Continental Meeting was held from 1 to 5 May at the Anáhuac Chapalita Institute in Guadalajara, State of Jalisco, Mexico, under the motto: “Together for the present and future of Salesian education”. The event was attended by around 237 people from 47 Provinces – including the … Continue reading 5th ESA Continental Meeting: Together for the Present and Future of Salesian Education
ANS – Rome) – In the digital era, many people think that communicating is having the possibility of accessing social networks, following a profile, “liking” attention-grabbing posts, sharing daily memes, or sending the “San Antonio chain” on WhatsApp… On the other hand, many people think that “communicating” means producing digital content, posting it on a social network and getting lots of “Likes”, without realising that they … Continue reading Shaping Tomorrow: Education in the Digital Age
ANS – Porto Alegre) – Brazil is in a state of natural disaster following the disastrous floods that have hit the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the extreme south of the country, the worst since 1941, since April 27, 2024. The most affected area was around Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in some locations, 150 mm of rain fell in 24 … Continue reading Flood Emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul: The Province of Porto Alegre Commits to Helping
By Karen Krynen Rosemead, CA – Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in pre-application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026. Prior … Continue reading Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker
By Luis Hernandez, SJB Brave News (Bellflower, CA) – Last school year, St. John Bosco High School introduced a new online learning service called SJB Global, which allows students to take multiple online classes while still having the option to be on campus. This was only possible due to the school President, Dr. Brian Wickstrom, who has had the idea for many years, but it finally … Continue reading SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students
(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, May 3, 2024, Pope Francis warmly welcomed the members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills (CONFAP) to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Centre for Upskilling in Technical Skills (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale – … Continue reading Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training
(ANS – Caracas) – For 30 years, the Asociación Civil Juventud y Trabajo (Civil Association for Youth and Work) has played a fundamental role in the formation and support of young Venezuelans. Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco, this organization was a beacon of hope in a context of growing school dropout and violence in the country. The mission of the association is clear and is typically Salesian: to transform lives through vocational training, education and … Continue reading Civil Association for Youth and Work: 30 years of Formation for Work
(Tegucigalpa, Honduras) – April 2024 – The San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre celebrates its 39th anniversary. Founded almost four decades ago by Fr. Guerrino Giacomel, SDB, who, following Don Bosco’s ideals, dedicated his commitment and passion to helping Honduran youth, the center has left an indelible mark on the country’s technical training. Under the current leadership of Salesian Brother Oscar Pereira and his team … Continue reading San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre Celebrates 39th Anniversary
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Peter, quite far from Jerusalem, had just worked two miracles in the Name of Jesus. He healed a man totally paralyzed for the past eight years. Called to another town on the coast, he raised a widow from the dead and restored her to her grieving community. Lingering there, God sent a vision to teach Peter that he must change … Continue reading Impelled by Love
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Pedro, muy lejos de Jerusalén, acababa de obrar dos milagros en el Nombre de Jesús. Sanó a un hombre totalmente paralizado durante los últimos ocho años. Llamado a otro pueblo de la costa, resucitó a una viuda de entre los muertos y la devolvió a su afligida comunidad. Permaneciendo allí, Dios envió una visión para enseñarle a Pedro que debía … Continue reading Impulsados por el Amor
By Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS Time flies; it has been two years since I retired in 2022 after being a pediatric nurse for 46 years. I had been reading on how to grow old gracefully and how to structure this phase of my life from my work with the Care Ministry. Looking back, I probably had entered this part of my life with a little bit … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Retirement
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR Don Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB Dear Readers of the Salesian Bulletin, My affectionate and cordial greetings during this Easter season. In a world in turmoil, agitated by armed conflicts and no small amount of violence, we continue to declare, announce, and proclaim that Jesus is Lord, raised by the Father, and that he LIVES. We strongly need His Presence in hearts … Continue reading Mary Help of Christians From Here to the World
By Marisol Becerra, Province Youth Ministry Assistant On Saturday, April 27th, SYLC workshops took place simultaneously at St. Joseph’s Retreat Center in Rosemead, CA; Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, CA; and San Luis Rey Church in Laredo, TX. The SYLC Workshops were led by the SYLC executive team, who traveled to each community to guide participants in exploring Salesian Leadership and discovering their strengths using the Clifton Strengths Assessment. … Continue reading SYLC 2024 Workshops
The answer in the letter “Sharing Wisdom and Hope in Digital Culture” from the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes,SDB (ANS – Rome) – In view of the current digital reality, and due to the presence, especially in some regions of the Salesian world, of a large number of elderly Salesians, the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes, has decided to dedicate a special … Continue reading Do Elderly Salesians Have a Role in the Digital Culture?
(ANS – Rome) – Body language when speaking in public or in front of the camera reveals the speaker’s secrets. However, this statement should not be exaggerated. Yet, body posture can betray emotions, especially stress, fear of judgment by others, lack of concentration, or fear of public speaking. Certain gestures can confuse the listener and create invisible barriers. It is an aspect that cannot be overlooked when … Continue reading Shaping Tomorrow: Avoiding “Inappropriate Gestures”
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, IN THIS ISSUE Furthermore, you will find Bosco Food recipes of May: Algeria, Gambia, Sweden and Venezuela. Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Enjoy the reading! Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSalesian Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero11
