Day: May 17, 2024

Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

83rd Annual Fr. Trinchieri Founders Mass and Old Timers’ Dinner

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

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Province Schools

Bosco Track and Field Finalists Ready for CIF-SS Divisional Championship

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

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Province News

Don Bosco Technical Institute Class of ‘24 Eagle Scouts

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

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Province News

Province Photo News

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

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Province News, Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry Sector Publishes “Hidden Diamonds”: 200 Dreams of Young People

(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

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Province News, Salesian Family

56 Years Since the Foundation of the Damas Salesianas

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

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Gospel Reflection

Come Holy Spirit

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

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