Appointment of the Prefect and Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life

(ANS – Vatican) – The Holy Father has appointed the Most Reverend Sister Simona Brambilla, M.C., as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, who was previously the Secretary of the same Curial Institution. The Holy Father has appointed His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, S.D.B., as Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of … Continue reading Appointment of the Prefect and Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life

Card. Fernández Artime, New Pro-Prefect of DIVCSVA: “We will accompany enthusiastically the Joys and Challenges of Consecrated Life and Apostolic Movements.”

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Congregation extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime on his recent appointment as Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DIVCSVA). This announcement was made by the Vatican Press Office yesterday, January 6, 2025, at the Solemnity of the Epiphany. With a decade of distinguished service as Rector … Continue reading Card. Fernández Artime, New Pro-Prefect of DIVCSVA: “We will accompany enthusiastically the Joys and Challenges of Consecrated Life and Apostolic Movements.”

Salesian Cooperator Newsletter: The Cord – January 2025 Edition

Dear Salesian Cooperators and Salesian Family, Attached is a new edition of the Salesian Cooperator province newsletter, The Cord. It is published in English and Spanish and intends to be a helpful stepping stone to a new year of living our vocation. Submissions from Local Centers and Cooperators are always welcome at SUOcooperators@gmail.com. Happy New Year! Phoebe Mok  Julia Tafoya Social Communications Councilors  On behalf of … Continue reading Salesian Cooperator Newsletter: The Cord – January 2025 Edition

Igniting a Missionary Spirit: Salesian Presence at SEEK 2025 Young Adult Conference

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California) – What happens when thousands of young Catholics gather to explore their faith and discover their purpose? A spark ignites—a spark that can change lives and light up the world. At SEEK 2025, the Salesian Lay Missionary Volunteer Programs of the United States of America shared this spark, connecting with college students who want to make a difference. This … Continue reading Igniting a Missionary Spirit: Salesian Presence at SEEK 2025 Young Adult Conference