Day: June 17, 2025

Formation, Province News

How Did Bosco Do It? Secrets of the Salesian Style

Bro. Leo Adrian Imbert, SDB (Jerusalem, Israel) – My recent pilgrimage to Turin, Italy, was truly a blessing. Staying at Valdocco, the first Oratory established by St. John Bosco, reinvigorated my Salesian vocation and served as a retreat of sorts in preparation for my perpetual vows in August. It also addressed a recurring question I and many others have asked about the mission: How did … Continue reading How Did Bosco Do It? Secrets of the Salesian Style

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History, Salesian History, Salesian World News

Don Bosco’s Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The SB Articles from 1886

(ANS – Rome) – Don Bosco’s devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is well-known: the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, which he built with great effort in the last years of his life, is its most obvious symbol; but he expressed it in many forms. For example, in the publications of the Salesian Bulletin in 1886, he spent a series of 11 articles … Continue reading Don Bosco’s Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The SB Articles from 1886

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Statement from the Executive Director of the Salesian Family Youth Center

(Los Angeles, California) – June 15, 2025 – Dear Salesian Friends,  Many of you are aware of the recent immigration activity in our city and the growing fear it has caused families, especially those who are already facing serious challenges. At the Salesian Family Youth Center, we feel it, too. Our staff are part of this neighborhood. Our families are your families. And like you, … Continue reading Statement from the Executive Director of the Salesian Family Youth Center

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Novena to the Sacred Heart: A Spiritual Preparation for the Solemnity on June 27

(ANS – Rome) – The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated annually 69 days after Easter, will take place this year on June 27, 2025. To prepare for this important feast, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Castro Pretorio, known as the Universal Temple of Devotion to the Sacred Heart and the Salesian headquarters, is offering a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Heart of Jesus, pierced on … Continue reading Novena to the Sacred Heart: A Spiritual Preparation for the Solemnity on June 27

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Imminent Canonization of Blessed Maria Troncatti: A Joyful Milestone for the Salesian Family

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Family worldwide rejoices with immense gratitude and joy at the announcement of the canonization of Blessed Maria Troncatti, a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), scheduled to take place on October 19, 2025. This eagerly awaited announcement was made on June 13, 2025, during the celebration of the Third Hour and the Ordinary Public Consistory for the Canonization of the Blessed, presided over … Continue reading Imminent Canonization of Blessed Maria Troncatti: A Joyful Milestone for the Salesian Family

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Formation, Salesian World News

‘In the Footsteps of Don Bosco’: the 4th Level of the School of Salesianity Concludes in Italy

(ANS) – After 30 days of pilgrimage in Italy, the participants of the 4th Level of the school of Salesianity have concluded their formation journey following in the footsteps of St. John Bosco. This experience, organized by the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation for America (CSFPA) based in Quito, marked the end of a four-year formation cycle. It began in Valdocco, where the participants retraced their … Continue reading ‘In the Footsteps of Don Bosco’: the 4th Level of the School of Salesianity Concludes in Italy

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Three Days with Don Galli 2025

(ANS – Chiari) – Once again this year the “Auxilium Don Silvio Galli”, a non-profit Association bringing initial assistance to the marginalized, and the Salesians of Don Bosco, Chiari, planned a “Three days with Don Galli”  event for the 13th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Fr. Silvio Galli, SDB (Palazzolo Milanese, September 10, 1927 – Chiari, June 12, 2012). On Thursday, June 12, … Continue reading Three Days with Don Galli 2025

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