Day: February 20, 2026

Province News, Youth Ministry

Belonging Before Doing: How Short Mission Experiences Form a Culture of Service

By JC Montenegro, PhD, Executive Director of the Salesian Family Youth Center (Boyle Heights, California) – In Salesian ministry, mission is never only about what is done. It is about who young people are becoming and who they discover themselves to be in relationship with others. In the SUO Province in the Western United States, short mission experiences have emerged as one of the most effective ways … Continue reading Belonging Before Doing: How Short Mission Experiences Form a Culture of Service

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Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: First Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Desire leads us to temptation and then to sin, and sin to death. The resistance to these comes from prayer. The Word of God is a powerful means to avoid the temptations. Like Jesus, who responded the tempter with the Word of God, let’s master the Word of God to defend our faith.Blessings. Reflexión en Español El … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: First Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

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Don Bosco, Salesian World News

“Don Bosco: The Saint of Young People and Sport”: A New Documentary Coming Soon

(ANS – Rome) – A new documentary dedicated to Don Bosco and his pastoral and inclusive work on behalf of young people and the most vulnerable has recently been produced and is set to be released soon on Sky Sport and the NOW streaming platform. Edited by Tommaso Liguori, the film highlights in particular Don Bosco’s insight that sport could — and still can — … Continue reading “Don Bosco: The Saint of Young People and Sport”: A New Documentary Coming Soon

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Inauguration of the Academic Year at IUSVE: Engagement of the Academic Community and Criteria Defined for the Use of Artificial Intelligence

(ANS – Mestre) – The Salesian University Institute of Venice (IUSVE), part of the Salesian Don Bosco complex in Mestre, celebrated its Dies Academicus on the afternoon of Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the university’s Aula Magna. The event served as a time of encounter, reflection, and sharing in academic life, as well as the formal opening of the new academic year. Two new elements … Continue reading Inauguration of the Academic Year at IUSVE: Engagement of the Academic Community and Criteria Defined for the Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Toward the 2027 World Congress “Salesian Missions in the World”: The ACSSA Presidency Assembly

(ANS – Rome) – The Presidency Assembly of the Association of Salesian History Enthusiasts (ACSSA) was held in Rome from February 13–15, 2026, dedicated to preparations for the 2027 World Congress on the theme “Salesian Missions in the World.” The proceedings opened with a moment of prayer, followed by greetings from the President, Sister Maria Maul, and a welcome from Fr. José Mendonça, Superior of … Continue reading Toward the 2027 World Congress “Salesian Missions in the World”: The ACSSA Presidency Assembly

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

The Many Voices of Anticipation: The Sacred Heart Community Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

(ANS – Rome) – Barriers now line the courtyard, flags and banners hang from the windows of the Salesian Headquarters, and rows of chairs are being arranged to accommodate the hundreds of faithful expected. The preparations of the Sacred Heart community in Castro Pretorio for the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV are visible in every detail. On the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026, … Continue reading The Many Voices of Anticipation: The Sacred Heart Community Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Generating Value: Shaping the Future, Embracing Every Talent

(ANS – Turin) – The journey toward the 2026 National Exhibition of Masterpieces begins in Valdocco, the heart of the Salesian tradition. An unprecedented dialogue among institutions, education, and business — with the participation of the Lavazza Group and Confindustria — aims to rediscover young people as a strategic resource for the country. The launch event for the 2026 edition of the National Exhibition of … Continue reading Generating Value: Shaping the Future, Embracing Every Talent

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Called to Combat / Llamados al Combate

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB During Lent it is wise to reawaken awareness of a sad truth. We are constantly under pressure from our human weakness and through assault of the evil one to allow sin to crawl into our lives. Our first Lenten Sunday readings remind us that sinfulness is part of human history. From the beginning man and woman were created good with … Continue reading Called to Combat / Llamados al Combate

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