Youth Leaders Make a Difference at St. Mary’s Festival in Honor of Mary Help of Christians

(Los Angeles, California) – The Feast of Mary Help of Christians at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Boyle Heights was celebrated as a parish family from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25, engaging many parish leaders, including young people. The weekend festival promised an array of food, fun, and entertainment for everyone. Cultivating youth leaders in the Salesian communities of Boyle Heights, Luis Chacon, … Continue reading Youth Leaders Make a Difference at St. Mary’s Festival in Honor of Mary Help of Christians

Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Fr. Attard: ‘It is Worth Giving One’s Life for Young People’

(ANS – Turin) – A celebration of the people and young people, of the Salesian Family and the entire city community, a simple and genuine celebration, but rich in meaningful insights to be preserved for daily life: once again, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians was a cause for joy for all those who were fortunate enough to be in Valdocco around May 24 … Continue reading Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Fr. Attard: ‘It is Worth Giving One’s Life for Young People’

LETTERE [IM]POSSIBILI: A Social Media Campaign on Don Bosco’s Correspondence

(ANS – Rome) – Today marks the start of the campaign ‘Lettere [IM]possibili. Risposte dall’800’ ([IM]possible Letters: Responses from the 1800s), which aims to raise awareness and curiosity about the monumental work of Don Bosco’s Epistolary, a documentary heritage collected with passion and dedication over many years by Salesian priest Fr. Francesco Motto. With the publication of the tenth and final volume in 2024, the … Continue reading LETTERE [IM]POSSIBILI: A Social Media Campaign on Don Bosco’s Correspondence

Salesian Missionary Congress in America Concludes: Renewed Momentum Towards New Paths for the Salesian Mission in America

(ANS – Buenos Aires) – As part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Salesian missionaries in America – sent by St. John Bosco himself in 1875 to Argentina to evangelize Patagonia – one of the major initiatives planned for this year took place: the American Salesian Missionary Congress ‘Entrelazando Caminos’ (Intertwining Paths). The event took place from May … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Congress in America Concludes: Renewed Momentum Towards New Paths for the Salesian Mission in America

Celebrating 25 Years of Salesian Service: Pierre Larocque’s Inspiring Journey

(ANS – Canada) – Montreal, May 24, 2025 – Pierre Larocque, Salesian Cooperator since May 24, 2000, celebrated 25 years of unwavering dedication to the mission of the Santa Clara Center in Montreal. His tireless efforts have inspired apostolic initiatives locally and across the Interamerican Region, strengthening the Salesian mission in Canada. Pierre’s invaluable contributions include facilitating translations between English and French, enhancing global collaboration … Continue reading Celebrating 25 Years of Salesian Service: Pierre Larocque’s Inspiring Journey