Passionate About Jesus Christ, Dedicated to the Young: The 29th General Chapter Opens in Valdocco

(ANS – Turin) – The official proclamation of the opening of the 29th General Chapter (CG29) was entrusted to Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, the Chapter Moderator, at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, in the theater of the Mother House at Valdocco. With this formal act, the gathering of 230 provincials and delegates of the Society of St. Francis de Sales commenced meaningfully, united in their … Continue reading Passionate About Jesus Christ, Dedicated to the Young: The 29th General Chapter Opens in Valdocco

Outreach Continues to Homeless Young Adults

By Ricardo Quintero, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – At the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights, we are committed to addressing the needs of at-risk youth through works of mercy that can deepen their experience of God’s love and foster their full human development. Many groups and organizations live the Gospel by feeding those in need. It is an essential work of mercy, particularly … Continue reading Outreach Continues to Homeless Young Adults

Salesian Family Presence at the 2025 Religious Education Congress

By Judy Alvarez (Los Angeles, California) – The 2025 Religious Education Congress, which will be held this week, February 21-23, at the Anaheim Convention Center, will be themed “Called to Compassion.” As Salesians, we will witness this compassion through our presence in the Salesians of Don Bosco – Salesian Family booths, where we will share the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco with all our … Continue reading Salesian Family Presence at the 2025 Religious Education Congress

The Profound Mysticism in Salesian Life

(ANS – Turin) – “Dear confreres, I have chosen, as the theme of our spiritual retreat, the perspective of the mysticism of our Salesian life. It is in fact there, that the apostolic project of Don Bosco is found, which we are invited to make our own, and it is there that our entire charismatic identity resides.” With these words, Fr. Pascual Chávez, Rector Major … Continue reading The Profound Mysticism in Salesian Life