2025 Feast of Mary Help of Christians in Turin with the Rector Major and the Salesian General Council

(ANS – Turin) – Every year, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians reawakens the heart of the global Salesian family. From the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin-Valdocco, a powerful wave of grace and spiritual energy radiates to Salesians and their communities across the world. This year will be no different, as the celebrations on May 23 and 24 promise a rich … Continue reading 2025 Feast of Mary Help of Christians in Turin with the Rector Major and the Salesian General Council

Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let Us Walk Towards God and Love One Another’

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God’s love and remain united in one family. Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let Us Walk Towards God and Love One Another’

First Plenary Session of the New General Council

(ANS – Rome) – The first plenary meeting of the newly elected General Council, formed during the 29th General Chapter (GC29), is currently taking place at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. This session not only serves to fulfill specific responsibilities of the General Council but is primarily aimed at fostering mutual understanding among members, laying the foundation, and outlining the roadmap for the work of … Continue reading First Plenary Session of the New General Council

Strengthening Our Mission: Online Formation for Salesian Missionary Volunteer Directors

(ANS – Rome) – In a spirit of deep commitment and renewal, we are excited to share with our Salesian family across the globe the ongoing online formation for Salesian Missionary Volunteering (SMV) Directors, a concrete expression of our Congregation’s strategic vision for 2022–2026. Guided by our collective call to “walk with the young” and support our missionary presence in the world, this formation is both a response … Continue reading Strengthening Our Mission: Online Formation for Salesian Missionary Volunteer Directors

Meals Provide Nutrition for More Than 2,300 Youth Through a Partnership Between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions

(ANS – Port-au-Prince) – More than 2,300 youth in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization growing a global movement to end hunger. The shipments of meals were received by the Salesians of Don Bosco and then distributed to the three Salesian centers of Don … Continue reading Meals Provide Nutrition for More Than 2,300 Youth Through a Partnership Between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions

Beyond Traditional Education: Salesians in Northeast Italy Attract Global Google for Education Managers with Their AI Use

(ANS – Verona) – With more than 700 licenses of the “Google Gemini” AI model in use, the Salesians of the “San Marco” Province in Northeast Italy (INE) have become one of the world’s most significant case studies in educational innovation. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, global executives from Google for Education will attend the presentation of the first-year results of the project “Go Beyond Traditional Education,” … Continue reading Beyond Traditional Education: Salesians in Northeast Italy Attract Global Google for Education Managers with Their AI Use

Day 8: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 22, 2025 – Gentleness and Everyday Life

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day eight, “Being Children – Gentleness and Everyday Life,” featuring Our Lady of Benneux. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. … Continue reading Day 8: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 22, 2025 – Gentleness and Everyday Life