The Provincial Youth Ministry Team Visits Salesian College Preparatory

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Richmond, California) – Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, California, welcomed the Provincial Youth Ministry Team for a dynamic and meaningful pastoral visit from January 27 to January 31, 2025. This first official visit included representatives from the Youth Ministry office, missions animation, volunteer program, vocations team, and Salesian Family. The visit aimed to accompany the local community while promoting the Salesian … Continue reading The Provincial Youth Ministry Team Visits Salesian College Preparatory

The Power of Presence: Salesian Assistance and the Meaning Behind Being in the Bleachers

By Bro. Reegan Ledet, SDB (Los Angeles, California) – As a Salesian Brother, one of the most fulfilling aspects of my vocation is serving the community, particularly through attending basketball games at Bishop Mora Salesian High School. Being there is more than just observing; it’s about connecting with the students and showing them they are valued, regardless of the game’s outcome. For the players, it’s … Continue reading The Power of Presence: Salesian Assistance and the Meaning Behind Being in the Bleachers

Pope Francis Announces He Will Write Apostolic Exhortation Dedicated to Children

(ANS – Vatican City) – February 3, 2025, was a day dedicated to children. The Vatican held its first-ever International Summit on Children’s Rights in the Apostolic Palace with the presence of Pope Francis, advocates, and heads of NGOs. Speakers from all over the world came to discuss the global crisis of millions of children without basic human rights. The message that rang throughout the … Continue reading Pope Francis Announces He Will Write Apostolic Exhortation Dedicated to Children

Validity of the Diocesan Inquiry into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonino Baglieri, Volunteer with Don Bosco

(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 21 2025, a communiqué was sent to the Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, that the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, in its ordinary Congress of January 8, 2025, signed by the Prefect Cardinal Marcello Semeraro and the Secretary Monsignor Fabio Fabene, gave legal validity to the diocesan inquiry … Continue reading Validity of the Diocesan Inquiry into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonino Baglieri, Volunteer with Don Bosco

The Feast of St John Bosco at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome

(ANS – Rome) – The Feast of Don Bosco is always a day of celebration in all Salesian communities around the world. Great celebrations were also held on January 31 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, strongly desired by Don Bosco himself. The high point of the festivities took place in the afternoon with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over … Continue reading The Feast of St John Bosco at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome