“I Accompany You from Here”: The Anniversary of the Pontificate at Gemelli, with Eyes on the World

(ANS – Rome) – On March 13, Pope Francis marked the twelfth anniversary of his election as Pontiff from the Roman hospital where he has been hospitalized for nearly a month. This period of stillness comes after one of the most intense years of his papacy, filled with the Jubilee, Synod, Consistory, international and domestic travels, and visits to Roman parishes. On this day, the Pope … Continue reading  “I Accompany You from Here”: The Anniversary of the Pontificate at Gemelli, with Eyes on the World

Celebrating the 128th Anniversary of the Salesian Mission in the Western United States

(Bellflower, California) – Wednesday, March 12, 2025, marked a significant milestone in our history. Exactly 128 years ago, the first group of Salesian missionaries arrived in San Francisco, igniting a mission that continues to thrive across the United States. Led by Father Raphael Piperni, they took charge of Saints Peter and Paul Church at 1100 Dupont Street, dedicating themselves to serving the Italian immigrant community. Their … Continue reading Celebrating the 128th Anniversary of the Salesian Mission in the Western United States

CYM Annual Gathering at Don Bosco Hall, Berkeley

By Marisol Becerra, Province YM Assistant – (Bellflower, California) – This past weekend, from Friday to Sunday, March 7-9, Salesian Coordinators of Youth Ministry (CYMs) from across our parishes, youth centers, and schools gathered in Berkeley for a special meeting focused on formation, collaboration, and strengthening our Salesian mission. The gathering provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of St. John Bosco’s mission through key Salesian … Continue reading CYM Annual Gathering at Don Bosco Hall, Berkeley

Called to More – Come and See

(Berkeley, California) – The Vocation Team for the Salesian Society of Don Bosco USA Western Province is hosting a weekend of fellowship, faith, and self-discovery for single young men open to God’s call to work with young people. The Discernment Weekend will be April 25-27, 2025, where participants can experience the joy, service, and fraternity in a Salesian way of life and meet Salesian brothers, … Continue reading Called to More – Come and See

Savio Club Brings the Spirit of Camp Savio to Warren High School

(Bellflower, California) – The Savio Club at Warren High School, a public school in Downey, California, witnessed new enthusiasm this week when JC Montenegro, a leader from Camp Savio at St. Dominic Savio Church, visited to speak about the transformative summer camp experience. The invitation came from a group of students who recently founded the Savio Club, a student-led initiative to expand the reach of … Continue reading Savio Club Brings the Spirit of Camp Savio to Warren High School

CG29: Listening, Expression, and Unified Vision for the Salesian Future

(ANS – Turin) – On Thursday, March 13, the participants of the 29th General Chapter (CG29) were engaged in two fundamental tasks: listening and expression. On the one hand, they devoted patient attention to the reports of the six Commissions, which drafted a detailed text on the topics of Core Theme 1; on the other hand, they reviewed the progress made so far, allowing everyone to … Continue reading CG29: Listening, Expression, and Unified Vision for the Salesian Future

GC29: Discussions, Voting, and Resolutions to Bring Don Bosco’s Choices into the Present

(ANS – Turin) – The work session of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) opened on March 12 with clarifications from the General Secretariat, which had to organize and synthesize 15 proposed resolutions concerning Core Theme 3. “All of them navigate the fine line between the desire for renewal and the prudence of continuity,” noted the Secretariat. It also sought to assign appropriate voting weights, depending on … Continue reading GC29: Discussions, Voting, and Resolutions to Bring Don Bosco’s Choices into the Present

God Speaks with Humans

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – God’s dated relationship with Moses in about 1280 BC enabled him to go back in Genesis another 200 years to the times of Abram. This Second Sunday of Lent then, we return nearly 3250 years to trace the founding of the Old Testament or Contract of God with humankind, the basis of our revealed religion. Abram had obeyed God, … Continue reading God Speaks with Humans

Dios Habla Con Los Seres Humanos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB –  La relación fechada de Dios con Moisés alrededor del año 1280 A.C. le permitió retroceder en Génesis otros 200 años hasta los tiempos de Abram. Este Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma, entonces, regresamos casi 3250 años para rastrear la fundación del Antiguo Testamento o Contrato de Dios con la humanidad, la base de nuestra religión revelada. Abram había obedecido a Dios, … Continue reading Dios Habla Con Los Seres Humanos

Digi Evangeli: March 14, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – The disciples could experience the heavenly glory in the Transfiguration of Jesus, because they were willing to walk with Jesus and to pray together at the mountain top. When we walk with Jesus to pray together, with an open heart, to grow in our spirituality with God, we too can experience Jesus and heavenly glory.Blessings. … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: March 14, 2025 – English and Spanish

March 15, 2025: 10 Years Since the Sacrifice of Akash Bashir

ANS – Rome) – Saturday, March 15, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Akash Bashir, a young Pakistani and former Salesian student, who on March 15, 2015, did not hesitate to sacrifice himself to prevent a terrorist attack at St. John’s Church in Youhanabad, the Christian district of Lahore, Pakistan. His Cause for Martyrdom is currently underway. Akash was born and raised in a respectable … Continue reading March 15, 2025: 10 Years Since the Sacrifice of Akash Bashir

Cagliero Life Video – March 2025

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of March linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on YouTube or just click on the button … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – March 2025

“Join the Mission”: How Salesian Missionary Volunteers Are Changing Lives Worldwide

(ANS – Rome) – Salesian Missionary Volunteering is a wonderful fruit of the Salesian charism and the opportunities of network and formation are growing. Salesian Missionary Volunteering (SMV) is not just about service—it’s about transformation. Across the globe, young people are stepping forward, answering a call that is bigger than themselves, and becoming part of something extraordinary: a movement of faith, love, and commitment to making the … Continue reading “Join the Mission”: How Salesian Missionary Volunteers Are Changing Lives Worldwide