Month: June 2024

Gospel Reflection, Province News

Poesía celestial

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Que Ezequiel, profeta del exilio, sea también profeta de nuestro exilio, profeta de nuestro exilio aquí en la tierra. Señor, córtanos del árbol antiguo, Israel, e injertanos en Ti. Haznos crecer sobre montañas que se extienden hacia Ti. Que crezcamos hasta convertirnos en un árbol maravilloso, tu nuevo pueblo elegido que da la bienvenida a cada ave que pasa para que habite en sus ramas. Aunque tu vitalidad corra en nosotros, si alguna vez mostramos signos … Continue reading Poesía celestial

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Provincial

Summer Greetings from the Provincial

Dear Salesian Family, Young People, and Friends: I hope and pray that your summer has begun well.  The month of June is usually filled with so many activities and events: graduations and summer school, Father’s Day, summer camp preparations and summer ministries, vacations, and long trips…   The Salesian Province of the United States West is no different.  These next few weeks, there are province activities and events that will have … Continue reading Summer Greetings from the Provincial

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Province News

SYLC 2024 Social Media Journal

The annual Salesian Youth Leadership Conference was held this past week, June 7-13, 2024, at Camp St. Francis in Aptos, California. Immersed in an experience of Don Bosco’s oratory, participants gained a formative experience of Salesian youth spirituality and leadership development. Here is a quick glimpse of the week as it unfolded on social media – a testimony to every aspect of the oratory: a … Continue reading SYLC 2024 Social Media Journal

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Don Bosco

Don Bosco’s Summer Resource

Summer 1859. The war between France and Piedmont against Austria left many orphans after the battles of Magenta and Solferino and Don Bosco welcomed dozens of them. To cheer them up, he prepared a 20-day itinerary through the mountains of Monferrato. The places to visit are described in the “Casalis Dictionary“. This Dictionary, from Turin thanks to Abbot Godofredo Casalis, had the official name “Historical, geographical, … Continue reading Don Bosco’s Summer Resource

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Rector Major

Work Begins in the Last Plenary Session of the General Council Chaired by Card. Fernández Artime

(ANS – Rome) – Work has begun in the summer plenary session of the General Council of the Salesian Congregation, the last “plenum” to be chaired by Card. Ángel Fernández Artime  – Rector Major In the seven weeks of work, between now and 26 July, there will be numerous work sessions to accompany the ordinary leadership and government of the entire Congregation, as well as to … Continue reading Work Begins in the Last Plenary Session of the General Council Chaired by Card. Fernández Artime

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Salesian Family

Fatherhood, A Journey to Discovery

By Pier Marco Trulli Fathers are not born, they are made, and they are not made just because a child is brought into the world, but because one responsibly cares for them. (Patris Corde). This quote by Pope Francis introduces us to the complexity and importance of the journey that each man is called to undertake when facing the new situation of fatherhood. The choice … Continue reading Fatherhood, A Journey to Discovery

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Gospel Reflection

Poesía Celestial

Que Ezequiel, profeta del exilio, sea también profeta de nuestro exilio, profeta de nuestro exilio aquí en la tierra. Señor, córtanos del árbol antiguo, Israel, e injertanos en Ti. Haznos crecer sobre montañas que se extienden hacia Ti. Que crezcamos hasta convertirnos en un árbol maravilloso, tu nuevo pueblo elegido que da la bienvenida a cada ave que pasa para que habite en sus ramas. … Continue reading Poesía Celestial

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Formation, Salesian

From Bolivia to Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley:  Fr. Mario’s Quest to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Preventive System

By Judy Alvarez (Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley) – Over the years, Salesian educators and members of the Salesian Family, locally and around the world, have benefited tremendously from the ongoing formation programs offered by Don Bosco Hall, located in Berkeley.  Don Bosco Hall is recognized and promoted by the Rector Major as a Salesian ongoing formation center for the Interamerican region.  It is most … Continue reading From Bolivia to Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley:  Fr. Mario’s Quest to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Preventive System

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Salesian World News

The Country is Experiencing a Situation “That Cannot be Described in Words”

(ANS – Port-au-Prince) – “Life in Haiti, particularly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, cannot be described in words. We are in a state of almost total anarchy. People are generally unable to carry out their activities and the main roads are closed”. This is the dramatic testimony shared by Fr Victor Auguste, Salesian of Haiti. “The violence of the gangs is causing a significant number … Continue reading The Country is Experiencing a Situation “That Cannot be Described in Words”

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Salesian Family

Salesian Cooperator Formation: “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime”

Costa Rica – May 2024 – The Salesian Cooperators of the Inter-American region held their second virtual regional training meeting on Sunday, May 19, the feast of Pentecost. The theme “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime” was taught by Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. Juanita Silva, regional training manager, welcomed all participants. Martín Calderón, world advisor for the region, addressed … Continue reading Salesian Cooperator Formation: “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime”

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Salesian World News

Cagliero Life June 2024 Video

Dear friend of the Salesian missions, 
On day 11, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to share with you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention published in the June Cagliero, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. 
  You can also watch the video on the Settore per le Missioni Salesiane … Continue reading Cagliero Life June 2024 Video

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Salesian Social Works

Learning to Re-Conceptualize Gender Relations from the Dignity of Faith

(ANS) –  “We have to think about human relationships that welcome, accept, and are nourished by the richness of diversity. This is stressful in our interpersonal relationships because diversity may lead us to think about divisions or the temptation to uniformity (…) the issue is how to simultaneously sustain communion and unity in distinction.” Andrea Sánchez Ruiz, rapporteur. As the RED América Social Salesiana (RASS), we promote opportunities to strengthen the capacities of the … Continue reading Learning to Re-Conceptualize Gender Relations from the Dignity of Faith

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Province News, Youth Ministry

Province Photo News

Featuring: Salesian Youth Leadership Conference (SYLC) — San Luis Rey Church — Bishop Mora Salesian High School — St Luke’s Church… Salesian Youth Leadership Conference, Aptos, CA – July 7-14, 2024 The SYLC Team gathered yesterday and are prepared to welcome today the youth leaders of the province to SYLC 2024: “Awaken the Dream!” The Salesian Youth Leadership Conference (SYLC) is a formation experience of … Continue reading Province Photo News

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Salesian Spirituality

Nino, A Young Man Like So Many… Meets the Purpose of Life in His Lord

By Redator Strong             Nino Baglieri was born in Modica Alta on May 1, 1951 to his mother Giuseppa and father Pietro. After just four days he was baptised in the Parish of St Anthony of Padua. He grew up like many boys, with a group of friends, some struggles during his school years and the dream of a future made up of work and … Continue reading Nino, A Young Man Like So Many… Meets the Purpose of Life in His Lord

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Province News

On the Way to the Salesian Synod of Young People

ANS – Rome) – On the occasion of the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s Childhood Dream, the Salesian Youth Ministry Sector has convened young people from all over the Salesian world for a meeting, to be held from 11 to 16 August in Valdocco, Turin and at Colle Don Bosco. It is not a simple meeting of young people: it is rather a process that has already … Continue reading On the Way to the Salesian Synod of Young People

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