Day: January 9, 2026

Holy Father, Salesian World News

Pope at Consistory: “It’s Not the Church that Attracts but Christ”

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV opened the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, recalling that Christ draws us to follow Him and warning that division within the Church scatters the faithful. “I am here to listen,” Pope Leo XIV said in his opening address at the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals taking place in the Vatican on January 7–8. The Pope began by expressing his … Continue reading Pope at Consistory: “It’s Not the Church that Attracts but Christ”

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Province News

A Concert in Honor of Saint John Bosco /Un Concierto en Honor a San Juan Bosco

By Raul Vallejo, Salesian Cooperator – (Bellflower, California) – Join us for a special evening of music, youth, and celebration as we honor Saint John Bosco through a beautiful concert performed by the Youth Philharmonic of Orange County. This inspiring event brings together young musicians and the Salesian spirit, using music to celebrate faith, joy, and service—values that Saint John Bosco lived and taught so … Continue reading A Concert in Honor of Saint John Bosco /Un Concierto en Honor a San Juan Bosco

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Blessed Titus Zeman Celebrated in Albiano Magra. A Day of Prayer for Vocations

(ANS – Albiano Magra) – On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the parish of Saint Martin Bishop in Albiano Magra, in the Province of Massa-Carrara, celebrated the Blessed Titus Zeman, whose Liturgical Memory was on January 8th. The commemoration is part of the initiative “To YOU for YOU with JESUS” Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, of the Albiano-Montedivalli Pastoral Unit. Many of the faithful took part in … Continue reading Blessed Titus Zeman Celebrated in Albiano Magra. A Day of Prayer for Vocations

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Baptism of the Lord / Bautismo del Señor 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Last Sunday, the Epiphany celebrated three events: First, the manifestation of Jesus to the Magi, for this Child was born for all nations; Second, the revelation that God was Trinity: the heavens opened as Jesus stepped from the water and the Spirit of God descended upon Him as a Dove, and the Father’s voice declared Jesus His beloved Son; third … Continue reading Baptism of the Lord / Bautismo del Señor 

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