Day: February 27, 2026

Rector Major, Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Renewing the Salesian Modus Operandi: International Congress on the Preventive System

(ANS – Rome) – As the Salesian Family approaches the 150th anniversary in 2027 of Don Bosco’s historic writing on the Preventive System, the Salesian Congregation and the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians are preparing to launch an International Congress expected to become a landmark event. In a joint letter dated February 24, 2026 (Prot. 26/0052), the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, … Continue reading Renewing the Salesian Modus Operandi: International Congress on the Preventive System

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Formation, Salesian World News

Statistics of the Salesian Congregation as of December 31, 2025: An Updated Picture of Its Global Presence

(ANS – Rome) – The General Secretariat of the Salesian Congregation, led by Fr. Guido Garino, has compiled statistical data on the state of the Congregation at the end of 2025. The information, based on data contained in the “Flash” reports submitted by the 93 secretaries of the Salesian Provinces and Vice-Provinces worldwide and collected through the portal portal.sdb.org, offers a detailed snapshot of the Salesian … Continue reading Statistics of the Salesian Congregation as of December 31, 2025: An Updated Picture of Its Global Presence

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Salesian World News, Salesian Youth Movement

“LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER”: Universal Civil Service 2026 with the Salesian Network

(ANS – Rome) – The call for applications to select volunteers for the 2026 Universal Civil Service is now available online. A total of 1,150 positions are open for projects in Italy and abroad promoted by the Salesian social network. The initiative is open to young adults ages 18–28 and represents a meaningful opportunity for civic engagement, personal development, and professional growth. The program focuses on … Continue reading “LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER”: Universal Civil Service 2026 with the Salesian Network

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Cagliero 11 – March 2026

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Guido Errico SDB, member of the Formation Sector;• “Building bridges in the Holy Land”, by Emanuele V., missionary in Middle … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – March 2026

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Formation, Province News

Cultivating a Vocation Culture in the Salesian Family

(Los Angeles, California) By Fr. Damien Ho, SDB, Province Vocation Team Dear Salesian Family, When the Church speaks about vocation today, she is inviting us to something deeper than programs or recruitment. She is calling us to cultivate a culture! In this culture, we are called to create an environment where young people can hear God’s voice, trust His invitation, and respond with freedom and … Continue reading Cultivating a Vocation Culture in the Salesian Family

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Returning to the Source: Lay Leadership Rooted in Encounter with God

By Luis Chacon, Salesian Family Youth Center- Los Angeles (Boyle Heights, California) – Across the Salesian mission in the United States, lay leaders continue to play an essential role in accompanying young people, strengthening communities, and sustaining the charism of Don Bosco in everyday life. Recently, we witnessed a powerful example of this commitment during a conference led by Juan Carlos Montenegro, Executive Director of … Continue reading Returning to the Source: Lay Leadership Rooted in Encounter with God

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Celebrating Faith, Culture, and Family This Lunar New Year

By LeAn Tran, Youth Leader (Stockton, California) – Don Bosco Youth of St. Luke’s Church had the opportunity to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tết) this past weekend! Tết is celebrating the arrival of spring and a fresh new start. It’s a time to honor family, friends, and ancestors, with the sharing of lucky red envelopes, or  Lì Xì, often filled with money. 2026 is the … Continue reading Celebrating Faith, Culture, and Family This Lunar New Year

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Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 29, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Let’s climb the mountain of our spirituality to have a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father and to listen his voice.Blessings. Reflexión en Español Subamos la montaña de nuestra espiritualidad para tener una relación más profunda con nuestro Padre Celestial y escuchar su voz.Bendiciones. Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 29, 2026 (English and Spanish)

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