Day: May 24, 2024

Rector Major, Salesian World News

The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Rome Celebrates its Patronal Feast Day with Cardinal Fernández Artime

(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

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Don Bosco, Salesian World News

The Bicentenary of Saint John Bosco’s Childhood Dream, ‘Between Past and Present’

(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’

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Salesian Family

A Day of Renewal for Salesian Cooperators

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

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Province News

Summer Camp Youth Leaders Trained on Peer-to-Peer Trauma-Informed Approach

(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

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Social Communications

“Shaping Tomorrow”: Salesian Mobile Journalism

(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

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Province News

Province Photo News and Flyers

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

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