(ANS – RMG) – When Senator Alfredo Frassati, ambassador in Berlin, to whom the Salesians owed a debt of gratitude, received a request for a Salesian to look after his two sons Pier Giorgio and Luciana in their studies, the Rector Major, Fr Albera, sent Fr Antonio Cojazzi, a person suited to the task because of his broad culture, youthful enthusiasm and communicative ability. In the … Continue reading St. Pier Giorgio Frassati: “Upwards”
By Bro. Al Vu, SDB (Rosemead, California) – As the canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati approaches, the St. Joseph Salesian Youth Renewal Center in Rosemead invites the Salesian Family to participate in a special four-week pilgrimage from September 7 to October 4, coinciding with the Season of Creation. This initiative provides an opportunity for young people to grow in holiness and deepen … Continue reading A Pilgrimage for Creation: Accompanying Young People on a Journey of Holiness and Care for Creation
By Roxanne Gaete, President, Sin Fronteras (Bellflower, California) – The USA Federation “Sin Fronteras” celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, 23, 2025 at the parish St. Dominic Savio in Bellflower, California. The “Sin Fronteras” story goes back to February 24, 1975. Our founder, Berta Cardoso, a past pupil from Cuba, formed this group. She had the vision of helping children and youth. Her aim was … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Sin Fronteras: A Legacy of the Salesian Charism and Mission
By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – On September 2, 2025, Fr. Itchan Laygo, the SDB Delegate of Formation, Andres Ortiz, the Site Coordinator of the Salesian Family Youth Center and I, Delegate for Mission Animation and SFYC Executive Director met with the three candidates for Salesian formation. The objective of this important gathering was to share the expectations that the delegates of Formation … Continue reading Building Continuity in Formation: A New Chapter at the Salesian Family Youth Center (SFYC)
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB — Reflection In English – We can be a true disciple or follower of Jesus. A follower just admires the leader while a disciple live the teachings of the master. Is Jesus my teacher, and me his true disciple?Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Podemos ser verdaderos discípulos o seguidores de Jesús. Un seguidor simplemente admira al líder, mientras que un discípulo … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: 23 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)
(ANS – Rome) – Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized together in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, September 7 by Pope Leo XIV, embody the promise and dynamism of youthful holiness in the Church. This canonization, formally announced at Pope Leo XIV’s first Ordinary Public Consistory with the approval of the Cardinals, is greatly anticipated—not only because they are two … Continue reading Verso l’Alto! Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: Models of Youthful Holiness for Today’s Generation
