(ANS – Rome) – Carlo Acutis, the teenager who will be canonized on Sunday, September 7, 2025 by Pope Leo XIV, was also somehow inspired by Don Bosco’s spirituality in his journey of faith. His love for the Eucharist, seen as “the highway to Heaven,” was at the center of his life and actions, in Salesian spirituality that places the encounter with God at the center … Continue reading Carlo Acutis in the “Roundabout” of Salesian Saints
(Rosemead, California) – Mr. Sam Hankins, the Band Director of Don Bosco Technical Institute, did it again! Mr. Hankins walked away with several top awards at the 2025 Indie Music Channel Awards on August 31. He earned Best Producer, Best Jazz Video under $5,000, and Best Special Demo. He also won Demo of the Year for his latest single, “Here We Go.” The international award … Continue reading DBTI Band Director Brings Home Awards
(ANS – São Paulo) – On the evening of Sunday, August 31, the Salesian Province of São Paulo, Brazil, celebrated the opening solemnity of the celebrations for the 140th anniversary of the Salesian presence in São Paulo at the Coração de Jesus High School (Campos Elíseos – São Paulo). The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, Metropolitan Archbishop of São Paulo, inside … Continue reading 140 years of Salesian Presence in São Paulo Celebrated: An Event to Commemorate the Salesian History, Mission, and Charism
(Rome – SDB Missions Sector) Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We send you the 2025 September Cagliero 11 bulletin: IN THIS ISSUE Relaunch: RELATIONSHIP, for promoters of integral ecology; We invite you to share your thoughts with us and follow us on our social media channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSDB Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero 11 – September 2025
(Campinas, Brazil) – September 2025 – With deep sorrow, the Salesian Family announces the passing away of Br. Genésio Dalmônico, SDB, which occurred yesterday morning, August 31, 2025. With 103 years of age and with 64 years of religious life, Br. Genésio was the oldest Salesian brother in Brazil, an example of faith and dedication to the Salesian charism. Br. Genésio has left a spiritual legacy rich in love for … Continue reading Salesian Family Mourns the Loss of Br. Genésio Dalmônico, SDB
(ANS – Hong Kong) – The Salesian community bid farewell to Fr. Francis Tsang Tsong Lai, SDB, who peacefully passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 93. His life of faith, service, and devotion left an enduring legacy that touched countless lives across Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Born in Shanghai on May 10, 1932, Fr. Tsang embraced his Salesian vocation early, making his first … Continue reading Celebrating the Legacy of Fr. Francis Tsang, SDB
(ANS – Chimpay) – Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country came to the birthplace of Ceferino Namuncurá to touch his poncho, make a request, and give thanks. The simple faith of the people was on display this weekend. After the celebration of Mass on the Blessed’s liturgical memorial day, commemorating the 139th anniversary of his birth, the 55th pilgrimage of faith to Chimpay … Continue reading 55th Pilgrimage of Faith in Chimpay for Ceferino Namuncurá
