Annual Remembrance of the Saints, Blesseds, Venerables, and Servants of God of the Local Churches

(ANS – Rome) – The particular Churches, starting from the next Jubilee of 2025, are invited to remember and honor the saints who have characterized the Christian journey and local spirituality every year on 9 November, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. With the Holy Father’s Letter dated November 9, 2024, the Pope urges the particular Churches to remember their Saints, Blesseds, Venerables, … Continue reading Annual Remembrance of the Saints, Blesseds, Venerables, and Servants of God of the Local Churches

Salesian Youth Shine at the National Catholic Youth Conference

Bridging Generations: A Powerful Message from Young Leaders (Long Beach, CA)—The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held biennially, brought a wave of energy and inspiration to Long Beach this year. Hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), this renowned gathering serves as a platform for showcasing the vibrancy of youth in the Church. Among the highlights this year was a session on … Continue reading Salesian Youth Shine at the National Catholic Youth Conference

Youth Ministry in Time of War: The Gift of a Broken Daily Life and a People in Suffering

(ANS – Donetsk) – In the second stage of his reflection on the special features of Youth Ministry in time of war, Bishop Maksym Ryabukha, Auxiliary Bishop of the Greek-Catholic Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, presents another “gift” to be discovered: that of a broken daily life and a suffering people, made of reasons to live and not only to survive. Below is his analysis, which was delivered to Note di Pastorale Giovanile. … Continue reading Youth Ministry in Time of War: The Gift of a Broken Daily Life and a People in Suffering