By Lisandro Albor Jr. The 2024 Provincial Chapter occurred from June 17-21 at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA. A Provincial Chapter is a significant event where selected members of the province come together in a fraternal way to discern the direction of the province. The purpose of this Provincial Chapter was particularly to prepare for the General Chapter, addressing important themes and … Continue reading 2024 Provincial Chapter Highlights
Featuring: Don Bosco Technical Institute, San Luis Rey Church, and Salesian Family Youth Center Tech’s 2024 LEGO Robotics Summer Camp Thirty-nine elementary and middle school students are having a great time at the Tech’s 2024 LEGO Robotics Summer Camp. Designing, constructing, and programming competitive robots, the young creators are being helped by members of the Techmen, Bosco Tech’s FRC Team 5669, and the all-girls FTC … Continue reading Province Photo News
(ANS – Rome) – Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen C are all terms that have now entered our daily lexicon. Trying to understand the differences between these categories, however, can generate confusion. Fr Maciej Makuła, SDB, a member of the Social Communication Sector, has catalogued the various generations and their different ways of approaching the world of communication. He presents an accurate examination of … Continue reading “Shaping Tomorrow”: Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen C – Differences in Communication
(ANS – Rome) – Expectation is growing and work is continuing for the third edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF), the Salesian international youth film festival, dedicated this year to encouraging young people around the world to contribute through their short films in building up a world greener and sustainable, under the theme of the festival “I Have a Dream – Youth … Continue reading DBGYFF 2024: An Invitation to the Young to Build a Greener and Sustainable Future
(QUITO, Ecuador) – On Sunday, June 16, 32 lay people from the Salesian communities and works in the Province of Ecuador (ECU) began the study program called “Salesian Intensive” at the Salesian Ongoing Formation Centre America (CSFPA), located in Quito. For the first time, this formation proposal brings together participants from a single Province. This program, which will end next Friday, June 28, reflects the … Continue reading A Unique Salesian Formation Experience for Lay People in the Province of Ecuador
By Fr. Gustavo Martagon, SDB The first reading is a song of believing optimism: “God did not make death, nor does he delight in destroying the living” (Wis.). God is not the God of the dead but of the living. In this passage, God’s will to give “eternal” life, meaning a true and consistent one, is revealed to us… God has created us to enter … Continue reading Faith and Love Saved
Por P. Gustavo Martagon, SDB La primera lectura es un canto de optimismo creyente: “Dios no hizo la muerte ni goza destruyendo los vivientes” (Sab.): Dios no es Dios de muertos sino de vivos… Se nos revela aquí la voluntad de Dios de dar vida “eterna”, es decir, verdadera, consistente… Dios nos ha creado para que entremos en una relación vivificante con Él que empieza … Continue reading La Fey Y El Amor Salvan
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS Source: Cleveland Clinic Can I prevent cataracts? Developing cataracts is a typical part of aging. However, you can take a few steps to protect your eye health and potentially slow the process: • Don’t smoke. Tobacco smoke raises your risk of cataracts. If you currently smoke, ask a healthcare provider for resources to help you quit. • Protect your eyes … Continue reading Prevention of Cataracts and Prognosis
By Marisol Becerra (Aptos, California) – Inspired by the Rector Major’s 2024 Strenna “The Dream that Makes You Dream” A Heart that Transforms “Wolves” into “Lambs,” the theme for Salesian Youth Leadership Conference (SYLC) this year was Awaken the Dream. SYLC 2024 offered young people a comprehensive experience focusing on Salesian spirituality, social justice, and leadership development. The conference centered on the Dream that makes us dream, prompting questions … Continue reading Salesian Youth Leadership Conference Awakens the Dream
By Frank Lavin, Salesian Cooperator San Francisco, CA – The Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Musical Theatre Program performed “Legally Blonde Jr” three times over the weekend of June 7th through the 9th. Theatre has been a longtime staple activity for youth at The Club. This was their first live musical performance in the auditorium since the pandemic. Over fifty kids participated as actors, chorus … Continue reading Live Musical Performance Returns to the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club
By Judy Alvarez Rosemead, CA – On Sunday, June 23, the Salesian Cooperators of the Province of St. Andrew the Apostle in the Western United States were delighted to celebrate the Induction and first Promise of five new members for the worldwide Association of Salesian Cooperators. “Entrance into the Association happens when the personal apostolic Promise is made. This apostolic Promise is a spiritual and ecclesial commitment which the … Continue reading Celebrating the Promise of New Salesian Cooperators
By Karen Krynen ROSEMEAD, CA – June 20, 2024 – Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) has announced the appointment of Ricardo Gonzalez as Director of Athletics. In this role, he will oversee the school’s coaching staff, manage its ten athletic programs and cheer squad, and schedule all sporting events. Gonzalez has a wealth of experience in education, administration and student-athlete development. He most recently served … Continue reading Bosco Tech Names Ricardo Gonzalez as Director of Athletics
Rome, Italy – June 2024 – On Monday, June 24, the traditional Feast of Thanksgiving for Don Bosco and his Successors at the head of the Salesian Congregation was renewed for the 154th time. The Feast of Thanksgiving 2024 had its own evident special features that made it even more special than usual: first of all, it was once again celebrated in Rome, after the … Continue reading Thanksgiving for the Rector Major 2024
(ANS – Sliema) – On June 24, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, St. John Bosco’s name day and the symbolic date of the foundation of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco, the President of the World Confederation, Bryan Magro, sent a message from Malta in which, recalling the roots of the feast, he casts his gaze forward to the new challenges awaiting the … Continue reading “Embracing Our Legacy: Journeying Together with Don Bosco” – A Message from the President of the World Confederation of Past Pupils of Don Bosco
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
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In our first reading on this 12th Sunday, God had intervened on behalf of Job. The divine message told this greatly troubled man not to waver in his faith, that God truly cared for him. To encourage Job, God recalled the origin, the birth, of earth and seas, how He set firm the boundaries of the seas and sent the dark … Continue reading Creator God
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
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
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
(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
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
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Let Ezekiel prophet of the exile, be prophet of our exile too, prophet of our exile here on earth. Lord, trim us from the ancient tree, Israel, and graft us into You. Make us grow on mountains that reach toward You. May we grow into a wondrous tree, your new chosen people who welcome every passing bird to dwell on its … Continue reading Heavenly Poetry
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
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS – Source from the Cleveland Clinic Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on the lens of your eye. Your lens is a clear, flexible structure made mostly of proteins (crystallins). As you get older, the proteins in your lens break down, forming cloudy patches that affect your vision. You may feel as if you’re looking at the world … Continue reading What are Cataracts?
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
(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”
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”
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
(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
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
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
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
By Maria Carmen Castillôn President of World Confederation Mornese Past Pupils of the FMA Salesian Cooperator, St. John Bosco Center, San Antonio, Texas It’s a challenge to remain faithful and continue living a life of faith within youth groups in general. Viewing it as a ripple effect, we need to reflect and see the reasons behind it. When you throw a stone or an object … Continue reading Creating Waves: How to Live Faith in Challenging Times
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In the third chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel, the enemies of Jesus are already named: the Scribes and Pharisees from olden days, and the devil, His enemy from time immemorial. The first reading from Genesis on this 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time identifies the devil by name, Satan, the enemy too of all humankind. Our primal parents looked to blame Satan for … Continue reading The Unforgivable Sin Jesus and Satan
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En el tercer capítulo del Evangelio de San Marcos, ya se nombran los enemigos de Jesús: los escribas y fariseos de antaño, y el diablo, su enemigo desde tiempos inmemoriales. La primera lectura del Génesis en este décimo domingo del Tiempo Ordinario identifica al diablo por su nombre, Satanás, enemigo también de toda la humanidad. Nuestros padres primitivos buscaban culpar … Continue reading El pecado imperdonable Jesús y Satanás
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS By Daniel Porter – Reviewed By Ninel Z Gregori, MD – Published Apr. 26, 2023, American Academy of Ophalmology Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. Drusen are made up of lipids and proteins. Drusen can be different sizes—small, medium, and large. Small drusen are common in those 50 and older without age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But having many small drusen … Continue reading What is Drusen: Diagnosis and Treatment
(ANS – Rome) – Don Bosco had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart, and he recommended it to his boys. This devotion was displayed in many forms and expressions during his life: writings, prayers, good advice and recommendations, and even churches. And his devotion was so compelling that it became part of the Salesian Charism itself, being spread by his Successors and Spiritual Sons to … Continue reading Don Bosco and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB The art of being like Don Bosco: “Remember that education is a matter of the heart, of which God alone is the master, and that we can achieve nothing unless God teaches us the art and hands us the key” (The Biographical Memoirs of Saint John Bosco, XVI, 376). My dear friends, readers of … Continue reading When an Educator Touches the Hearts of Children: The Art of Being Like Don Bosco
Congratulations to all the 2024 High School Graduating Classes from around the Province! Don Bosco Technical Institute, June 1, 2024 “The class of 2024 is a special group of young men who came to Bosco Tech at the height of the pandemic and whose parents trusted us to keep their education on track, despite all of the barriers and distractions that were being thrown their … Continue reading Graduations Around the Province
By Judy Alvarez On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the St. John Bosco Baseball Team, under the direction of head coach Andy Rojo, took the CIF State Southern California Regional Division III title in a come-from-behind win over Bakersfield Christian. Bosco was down 4-0 in the fifth inning but did not quit. Instead, they banded together to emerge victorious with a 5-4 win. The Instagram post … Continue reading 2024 CIF State Regional Title for St. John Bosco Baseball
By P. Natale CERRATO Did Don Bosco do politics? Yes, but not in the immediate sense of the word. He himself said that his politics were of the Our Father: souls to be saved, poor young people to be nurtured and educated. Don Bosco and Politics:Don Bosco lived intensely and with a conscious awareness of the problems, unprecedented for him also, of the great cultural … Continue reading Don Bosco, Politics, and the Social Question
June is the month in which World Refugee Day is celebrated, on the 20th. This month, Pope Francis also dedicated his video message with prayer intentions for migrants and all those fleeing their countries. This is the context for Missionary Bulletin “Cagliero11” which has published a forum on displaced people in the world. Referring to the data published by UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner … Continue reading A Focus on the World’s Displaced
