November 2, 1927 – May 9, 2025 Fr. Thomas Prendiville died on May 9, 2025, having suffered from the onset of dementia in the past year. Born in Long Beach, California, Fr. Tom was one of the first eighth grade graduates from St. John Bosco School in 1940. He then entered the Salesian Junior Seminary in Richmond, and made his first vows as a Salesian in 1946 … Continue reading In Loving Memory of Fr. Thomas J. Prendiville, SDB
By Judy Alvarez (Los Angeles, California) – This weekend three of our province schools will celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2025: St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory on Saturday, May 24, and Bishop Mora Salesian High School and St. John Bosco High School, both on Friday, May 23. Four years ago the Class of 2025 began their education in a Salesian school … Continue reading Our Province High School Graduations Begin
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – All was not perfect in the Apostolic Church. On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, Acts relates the decision of the Council of Jerusalem settling a bitter debate. Converts in the Holy City heard of the Apostle Paul’s success in bringing Gentiles to the faith. The Jews argued that to be saved Gentiles must not only be baptized but also … Continue reading Early Church Membership / Membresía de la Iglesia Primitiva
The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day nine, “Being Children – Building and Dreaming,” featuring Mary Help of Christians. 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. And … Continue reading Day 9: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 23, 2025 – Building and Dreaming
