156th Missionary Mandate on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition

(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, the beating heart of Don Bosco’s charism, the celebration of the missionary mandate of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) took place on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. … Continue reading 156th Missionary Mandate on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition

Rector Major Meets the Missionaries at Valdocco: A Call to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Missionary Heart

(ANS – Turin) – The Rector Major gathered with new missionaries, volunteers, and delegates of Missionary Animation on the morning of November 11 at Valdocco, for a profound encounter and dialogue centered on renewing the missionary spirit that lies at the heart of the Salesian vocation. Fr. Fabio Attard gave deep insights on the missionary identity of the Salesian charism, challenging participants to reconnect with the … Continue reading Rector Major Meets the Missionaries at Valdocco: A Call to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Missionary Heart

An Evening of Missionary Joy and Commitment at San Francis de Sales Chapel

(ANS – Valdocco) –  In the historic Church of Saint Francis de Sales, a profound moment of faith and dedication unfolded as the Salesian family gathered for the solemn Delivery of Missionary Assignments. This moving ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for dozens of new missionaries – SDBs and FMAs who have accepted the call to bring the Gospel and the Salesian charism to distant … Continue reading An Evening of Missionary Joy and Commitment at San Francis de Sales Chapel

Salesian Family: 150 years of the First Missionary Expedition. And the Future?

(ANS – Rome) – One hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of young Salesians embarked on a journey that would change the history of the Congregation and the Church forever: the First Salesian Missionary Expedition, sent by Don Bosco on November 11, 1875 to South America. Those ten missionaries, with their hearts full of faith and their pockets empty, brought with them only the … Continue reading Salesian Family: 150 years of the First Missionary Expedition. And the Future?

Bishop Mora Salesian High School Honoring the Past and the Future

(Los Angeles, California) – Veterans Day Remembrance On November 10, our school community came together to honor our veterans who have served our country with honor. We are grateful for the men and women have fought for peace and freedom. We would especially like to honor our Salesian alumni and our employees, including Mr. Harper and Mr. Mendez for their services. College Night Helps Students … Continue reading Bishop Mora Salesian High School Honoring the Past and the Future

November 13th – Happy Feast of St. Artemides Zatti!

Artemides Zatti was born in Boretto (Reggio Emilia) on October 12, 1880. It did not take long for him to experience the hardships of sacrifice, so much so that by the age of nine, he was already earning a living as a farmhand. Poverty forced the Zatti family to emigrate to Argentina at the beginning of 1897, where they established themselves in Bahía Blanca. Young … Continue reading November 13th – Happy Feast of St. Artemides Zatti!