Salesian Vision for the Fourth United Nations Conference in Seville

(ANS – Seville) – The Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development was held in Seville from June 30 to July 3. It was a key event for the mobilization of policies and resources for development at the global governmental level. With this in mind, and with the aim of maintaining their commitment over time, the main Church organizations in Spain joined together to … Continue reading Salesian Vision for the Fourth United Nations Conference in Seville

Relaunching Youth Ministry with an Animation and Accompaniment Visit

(ANS – Dublin) – In line with the main objectives of the Youth Ministry Sector of the Salesian Congregation, Fr. Francisco Cervantes, member of the Youth Ministry Sector at the Salesian Generalate, recently visited the Irish Province on behalf of Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councillor for Youth Ministry. During his visit, Fr. Cervantes met with Fr. Cyril Odia, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, opening a fraternal … Continue reading Relaunching Youth Ministry with an Animation and Accompaniment Visit

ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”

By Margarita Hernandez, ADMA-Y Facilitator (Boyle Heights, California) – On the weekend of June 6-8, ADMA-Y hosted a retreat for high school youth at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights. Before the retreat, members of the ADMA-Y leadership team prepared a welcoming and thematic environment that would remain a gift to the Mission Center. The direction of the weekend took root in a … Continue reading ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”

St. Mary’s Youth Leaders Volunteer at Camp Savio

By Luis Chacon, CYM (Bellflower, California) – How far do young people really have to go to grow? Sometimes, just 15 miles is enough to feel like you’ve entered a completely different world. For many youth, stepping out of their familiar environments can be intimidating. New faces, new energy, new ways of doing things—it’s not always easy. However, the truth is that it’s in those exact moments of discomfort … Continue reading St. Mary’s Youth Leaders Volunteer at Camp Savio

Cagliero Life Video – July 2025

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July 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 … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – July 2025

Heed the Lord’s Voice / Escucha la Voz del Señor

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Moses toward the end of the books of ‘The Law’ offered a plea, “Heed the voice of the LORD.”  God’s ‘commands and statutes’ are to be kept. He is our creator God, and in Him we believe, and we find our belief not in far off mysteries of the heavens nor the earth no seas. We believe because of his revealed Law given to us … Continue reading Heed the Lord’s Voice / Escucha la Voz del Señor

Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Commandments are given to us by God, so that we might walk the right path and be like the Good Samaritan to give life and light to the other. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Los Mandamientos nos ha dado por Dios, para que caminemos por el buen camino y seamos como el Buen Samaritano para dar vida … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

Tarpaulins to Shelter from the Rain and Give Dignity to Displaced Persons in Chaos

(ANS – Juba) – On the 14th anniversary of the independence of the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, celebrated on July 9, more than 5,000 people displaced by the conflict in neighboring Sudan have improved their living conditions thanks to the distribution of waterproof tarpaulins by Salesian missionaries in the Gumbo refugee camp in Juba. This emergency intervention prevented hundreds of vulnerable families from spending the … Continue reading Tarpaulins to Shelter from the Rain and Give Dignity to Displaced Persons in Chaos

Conclusion of the Fourth Edition of the Theological and Pastoral Formation Course

(ANS – Alassio) – With the session of June 2025, the fourth edition of the Theological and Pastoral Formation Course was officially concluded, even if the previous ones had a different title. The initiative, the strong wish of the Salesian Central Italy Circunmscription (ICC), offered a qualified opportunity for growth to all those who, in various capacities, work within Salesian houses. It was a proposal  aiming to combine … Continue reading Conclusion of the Fourth Edition of the Theological and Pastoral Formation Course

Don Bosco House Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

(ANS – Bailleul) – An institution celebrating its 60th anniversary… This is what the Sainte-Marie – Don Bosco house in Bailleul is experiencing this year. It is therefore interesting to retrace the unusual history of a house that in six decades has gone from 50 students to more than 1,000! But before going back in the history of the city of Bailleul, it is important to … Continue reading Don Bosco House Celebrates its 60th Anniversary