The Province Youth Ministry Team Fostering a Collaborative Spirit of Growth

By Marisol Becerra, Province Youth Ministry Assistant (Bellflower, California) -On Saturday, September 21st, the Province Youth Ministry Team came together at St. John Bosco High School to kick off an exciting series of team meetings. The day began with a heartfelt opening prayer, inviting everyone to pause and reflect on the sources of hope within our Salesian works—a truly uplifting moment that set a positive … Continue reading The Province Youth Ministry Team Fostering a Collaborative Spirit of Growth

Province Photo News

Salesian Youth Movement-Movimiento Juvenil Salesiano SUO  (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian USA West Province is in NorCal, SoCal, and TEXAS ! Young people all over the province want to stay connected and embrace a culture that unifies us all We are inviting all young people ages 13-25 in our province to join our Salesian Youth Movement. Sign up for updates and attend our next meeting. … Continue reading Province Photo News

Salesian Works Meeting – Brazil 2024: Executive Summary

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California) – The Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America, held in Aparecida, Brazil, from September 9 to 13, 2024, marks a transformative step for the Salesian community, focusing on youth advocacy and development. Under the theme #SoñandoenRed (Dreaming as a Network), the gathering brought together over 120 Salesian leaders, youth representatives, and key stakeholders to address … Continue reading Salesian Works Meeting – Brazil 2024: Executive Summary

The President of “Salesians for Social APS” at the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America

(ANS – Aparecida) – Fr Francesco Preite, President of Salesians for Social, participated in the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America, organized by the Salesian Social America Network (RASS) and the Salesian Network of Brazil (RSB) from September 9-13 in Aparecida, Brazil. “Salesians for Social” was the only Italian entity to participate with Andrea Farina, Head of the Congregation for Safeguarding of … Continue reading The President of “Salesians for Social APS” at the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America

More than 9,700 Haitian Refugees Improve their Nutrition through Rise Against Hunger Meals

(ANS – Jarabacoa) – More than 9,700 Haitian refugees and their families, who fled their home country due to the ongoing political crises and settled in the community of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, have received meals to support their nutritional needs. The meals were provided through a partnership between Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization growing a global movement to end hunger, and Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of … Continue reading More than 9,700 Haitian Refugees Improve their Nutrition through Rise Against Hunger Meals

The Congregation’s Journey to the 29th General Chapter

(ANS – Rome) – On September 24, 2023, in a gesture of profound significance for the Salesian Congregation, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, Ángel Fernández Artime, officially convened the 29th General Chapter (GC29). This extraordinary event, which will be held from February 16 to April 12, 2025, aims to explore the theme “Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people” and sets itself the ambitious … Continue reading The Congregation’s Journey to the 29th General Chapter