Day: July 29, 2025

Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Summer at Salesian Family Youth Center: A Youth-led Community Experience

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Boyle Heights, California) – Every summer program offers something valuable to its participants, but Camp Salesian stands out for one key reason: young people lead the way. While most camps are staffed entirely by adults, we entrust our teenagers with real responsibility. As camp counselors, they are responsible for guiding, supervising, and caring for our younger campers. This model doesn’t just … Continue reading Summer at Salesian Family Youth Center: A Youth-led Community Experience

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Province News, Salesian Family

Salesian Alumni Without Borders Celebrate 50th Anniversary / Exalumnos Salesianos Sin Fronteras celebran su 50 aniversario

By Roxanne Gaete (Bellflower, California) – It is time to celebrate our history! Fifty years ago, a former student from Cuba, Berta Cardoso de Montalván, fulfilled her dream of forming a group whose name—Salesian Alumni Without Borders— reflects the unifying vision behind a shared goal: to help children, youth, and to support those who are part of this group. The upcoming anniversary celebration marks a … Continue reading Salesian Alumni Without Borders Celebrate 50th Anniversary / Exalumnos Salesianos Sin Fronteras celebran su 50 aniversario

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

What Happens When You Hand a Pen to a Young Storyteller?

By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Los Angeles, California) – Last Thursday, July 24, something remarkable happened at the Salesian Family Youth Center in Boyle Heights. We celebrated the release of not one, but two books written entirely by students from Roosevelt High School and Bravo High School—a milestone that represents months of effort, courage, and vision. Since December, I’ve had the privilege of … Continue reading What Happens When You Hand a Pen to a Young Storyteller?

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Holy Father, Salesian World News, Social Communications

The Pope to Influencers: Be “Agents of Communion” in a World Torn Apart by Wars

(ANS – Vatican City) – Below is the message that Pope Leo XIV addressed this morning in St. Peter’s Basilica to influencers and digital missionaries on the occasion of their Jubilee: In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, peace be with you! Dear brothers and sisters, we have began with this greeting: peace be with you! How much we … Continue reading The Pope to Influencers: Be “Agents of Communion” in a World Torn Apart by Wars

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News, Social Communications

Catholic Digital Missionaries and Influencers Share Hope at Jubilee Event

(ANS – Vatican City) – Hundreds of digital missionaries and Catholic influencers from around the world have gathered in Rome for the first-ever Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, a two-day celebration aimed at fostering communion, deepening mission, and sharing hope through digital platforms. Part of the Jubilee of Youth and held on July 28–29, the Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, promoted by the Dicastery … Continue reading Catholic Digital Missionaries and Influencers Share Hope at Jubilee Event

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Salesian World News, Salesian Youth Movement

Songs, Shouts, and Heavy Rain: The Jubilee of Youth Kicks Off in Rome

(ANS – Rome) – With a full day dedicated to arrivals and settling in, the Jubilee of Youth officially began on Monday, July 28. Rome is already feeling the joyful presence of thousands of young pilgrims flooding the streets, speaking many languages and bringing vibrant color to the Eternal City. The rhythmic beat of an unusual summer rain merges with spontaneous street chants, singing in chorus, and the … Continue reading Songs, Shouts, and Heavy Rain: The Jubilee of Youth Kicks Off in Rome

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Province News, Retreat Centers

Camp St. Francis – Beyond the Scenery

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator (Aptos, California) – No one will argue with you that Camp St. Francis has one of the prettiest camp sites in town. The morning breeze, the ocean waves, the mesmerizing sunset and the fragrant flowers and trees offer all the amenities of a perfect summer camp site. There is something more than what meets the eyes that attract so many … Continue reading Camp St. Francis – Beyond the Scenery

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Don Bosco Prison Ministry: Restoring Dignity and Hope Behind Bars

(ANS – Berhampore) – In the heart of Berhampore Central Correctional Home, where despair and isolation often cast long shadows, the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) is quietly rewriting the narrative of incarceration. Established in 1999, this faith-driven Non-Governmental organization is proving that transformation, not punishment, is the key to lasting reform. Rooted in the Salesian spirit and guided by the words of Mahatma Gandhi—”Crime is … Continue reading Don Bosco Prison Ministry: Restoring Dignity and Hope Behind Bars

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Salesian World News, Salesian Youth Movement

BEUropean Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: A Week of Learning, Solidarity and Growth

(ANS – Sliema) – The Friends of Don Bosco – Malta organized an Erasmus+ youth exchange called ‘BEUropean’ that brought together young people from Malta and Ukraine for a meaningful week of exploring European identity, fostering active citizenship, and sharing diverse cultural experiences. The program aimed to raise awareness of what it means to be European, provide a safe space for open dialogue, and highlight youth voices … Continue reading BEUropean Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: A Week of Learning, Solidarity and Growth

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