Day: January 16, 2026

Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

SDB and FMA Youth Ministry Sectors Reflect on Young People’s Dreams for the Salesian Youth Movement

(ANS – Rome) – On January 15, 2026, the Youth Ministry Sectors of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) began the new year with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to young people, inspired by the profound love of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello for younger generations. During the afternoon, the two sectors took part in … Continue reading SDB and FMA Youth Ministry Sectors Reflect on Young People’s Dreams for the Salesian Youth Movement

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Salesian Family, Salesian World News

‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026

(ANS – Turin) – After a very intense and stimulating first day, on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, participants in the Salesian Family Spirituality Days received a new and rich collection of insights and reflections through a lectio divina led by Turin deacon Paolo De Martino on the Gospel passage of the Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1–11), which provides the theme for this … Continue reading ‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026

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Salesian Family, Salesian World News

Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service

(ANS – Turin) – In a spirit of enthusiasm and fraternity, the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD) began on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Teatro Grande at Valdocco in Turin. Representatives of the many groups that make up the Salesian Family gathered around Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, to listen to his reflections on the deeper … Continue reading Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service

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Province News, Province Schools, Social Communications

Behind the Camera, Beyond the Classroom: St. John Bosco High School’s Media Pathway Students Bring Real-World Media to Life

By Martha Hernandez, Communications Dept. Website & Online Services Coordinator (Bellflower, California) – When young people are trusted with real responsibility, remarkable things happen. That truth came alive during a recent behind-the-scenes video production led by students of St. John Bosco High School’s Film and Media Pathway program, where collaboration, faith, and professional media skills came together in a powerful real-world experience. This project was … Continue reading Behind the Camera, Beyond the Classroom: St. John Bosco High School’s Media Pathway Students Bring Real-World Media to Life

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Cagliero Life Video – January 2026

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of January linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or download it in the shared … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – January 2026

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Province News, Salesian Family

A Day of Faith and Renewal with the Salesian Family

By Doris Salas, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – On January 10, a meaningful day of spiritual reflection took place at the Parish Hall of Santo Domingo Savio, centered on the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026 with the theme “Do whatever He tells you.” The gathering invited participants to renew their commitment to faith, service, and joyful hope. Members of the Salesian Family took part in … Continue reading A Day of Faith and Renewal with the Salesian Family

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

More Than Any Man / Más Que Cualquier Otro Hombre 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB A precious memory during the Christmas Season was of Joseph and Mary bringing Baby Jesus to the Temple and offering Him back to God. They heard Simeon proclaim the Child to be ‘Salvation, ‘Light and Glory’ of nations. Likewise, this second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Isaiah centuries before state about the Messiah and God’s Chosen People, “I will … Continue reading More Than Any Man / Más Que Cualquier Otro Hombre 

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