Day: July 15, 2025

Holy Father, Rector Major, Salesian World News

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in the Salesian Parish of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo

(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – Yesterday, Sunday, July 13, 2025, the parish of San Tommaso da Villanova in Castel Gandolfo experienced a historic moment with the celebration of Holy Mass presided over by Pope Leo XIV. After 13 years since the last visit of a Pontiff, the day filled the entire parish community—entrusted to the pastoral care of the Salesians of Don Bosco—with joy and emotion. … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in the Salesian Parish of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

Animakit App Expands its Reach with New Language Support

(ANS – Brussels) – Don Bosco Youth-Net (DBYN) and Bosco Base have announced exciting updates to the Animakit app, their innovative tool for animators and youth leaders. Originally launched in the summer of 2024, the app is now available in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, Hungarian, and French. Moreover, translations into German, Italian, and Spanish are underway and will soon be uploaded, making the app accessible … Continue reading Animakit App Expands its Reach with New Language Support

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Summer Camp Returns to Sacro Cuore in Rome After Years of Pause

(ANS – Rome) – After several years of hiatus, the summer of 2025 marked the return of the Summer Camp ‘Estate Ragazzi’ program at Sacro Cuore in Rome. This initiative brought children and young people from the neighborhood together for an experience filled with fun, connection, and growth. Held from June 30 to July 11, the project involved 25 children, supported by several young volunteers from the Civil … Continue reading Summer Camp Returns to Sacro Cuore in Rome After Years of Pause

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

IUS to Hold 20th Board Meeting in Rome: Shaping the Future of Salesian Higher Education

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Higher Education Institutions (IUS) will hold its 20th annual board meeting at Sacra Cuore, Via Marsala 42, the Salesian Headquarters in Rome, from July 21-22, 2025. Representatives from six global regions will gather to review current projects and outline new strategies aligned with the IUS identity and policy documents. This year’s meeting will also focus on preparations for the upcoming … Continue reading IUS to Hold 20th Board Meeting in Rome: Shaping the Future of Salesian Higher Education

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Salesians Train Nearly 500 Staff About Life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

(ANS – Caracas) – Salesian missionaries with the Province of St. Lucas in Venezuela were able to provide training on the “Bosco Way Walking with Don Bosco Toward the Salesian Identity” thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project sought to provide pastoral and educational staff with a deeper understanding of Don Bosco and Mother … Continue reading Salesians Train Nearly 500 Staff About Life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

Fr. Mauro Mantovani Appointed New Rector of the Salesian Community at the Holy See

(ANS – Vatican) – On July 12, 2025, Fr. Mauro Mantovani officially began his role as the new Rector of the Salesian Community at the Holy See, where he had previously served as Vicar. The solemn ceremony was presided over by the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr. Fabio Attard, accompanied by his Vicar, Fr. Stefano Martoglio. Fr. Mauro Mantovani succeeds Fr. Stefano Vanoli, who led … Continue reading Fr. Mauro Mantovani Appointed New Rector of the Salesian Community at the Holy See

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Province News, Province Schools

DBTI Junior Participates in Gene Editing Research

(Rosemead, California) – Through the Pomona College Academy of Youth Success (PAYS) program and the college’s Chemistry Department, rising Don Bosco Technical Institute junior, Andy Cao (BMET), is doing faculty-led research in CRISPR, a revolutionary gene editing technology that allows scientists to precisely alter DNA sequences in living cells and organisms. Andy is able to participate in this amazing opportunity as a member of the … Continue reading DBTI Junior Participates in Gene Editing Research

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