Day: December 17, 2024

Don Bosco, History, Salesian World News

For the Young and with the Young, Don Bosco Founder

By Fr. Pascual Chávez, SDB – Excerpt from ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE SALESIAN CONGREGATION “With a religious society eventually in mind, Don Bosco was not able and did not want to bring a significant nucleus of adult collaborators together choosing them from among those who were already working in the three oratories.” [17]He realized that rather than have a group of … Continue reading For the Young and with the Young, Don Bosco Founder

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Province News, Province Schools

Salesian College Preparatory Hosts the 35th Annual Project Santa

By Ethan Leung, Student Journalist (Richmond, California) – The weather outside may be frightful, but the smiles were truly delightful at Project Santa! The 35th Annual Project Santa, hosted by SLAM (Salesian Leadership and Ministry), brought holiday cheer to over 520 kindergarteners from local middle schools around Salesian. The dedication of the event moderator, Adrian Fulay, Salesian’s Student Leadership team, Salesian cooperators, and contributions from … Continue reading Salesian College Preparatory Hosts the 35th Annual Project Santa

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Cagliero Life Video – December 2024

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of December linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or just clicking on the video button below. This month the topic is the HOPE Am I living … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – December 2024

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Celebrations Begin for the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition

(ANS – Buenos Aires) – The Mater Misericordiae church in the Congreso district of Buenos Aires hosted the celebration marking the opening of the 150th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, December 14, 2024, on the 149th anniversary of the arrival in Argentina of the first Salesian missionaries sent by Don Bosco himself and who arrived in Buenos Aires on December 14, 1875. The place was significant, as … Continue reading Celebrations Begin for the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

“Beno Zephine” Documentary to Inspire Students Across Tamil Nadu Schools

(ANS – Chennai) – The Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, has announced the state-wide screening of the recently released documentary film “Beno Zephine” in all schools during December 2024. Directed by Father Ernest Rosario and produced by the Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), the film chronicles the remarkable journey of Ms. Beno Zephine, India’s first 100% visually challenged Indian Foreign Services … Continue reading “Beno Zephine” Documentary to Inspire Students Across Tamil Nadu Schools

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