Day: March 10, 2026

Salesian Family, Salesian World News, Social Communications, Youth Ministry

“Without Beating Around the Bush”: A Space to Explore the Rector Major’s Message

(ANS – Córdoba) – For the Salesian Family, the Rector Major’s Strenna has been a key message since the time of Don Bosco. It serves as a guide for pastoral and educational work throughout the year, but today there is an added challenge: to analyze and interpret it so that it truly challenges daily life. With this goal in mind, the St. Artemides Zatti Province … Continue reading “Without Beating Around the Bush”: A Space to Explore the Rector Major’s Message

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Salesian World News, Salesian Youth Movement

Over 200 Young People Gather in Brescia for the SYM 2026 Forum on Peace

(ANS – Brescia) – It was not a weekend of idle chatter, but a true immersion in what it means to “get your hands dirty” for the common good. The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) 2026 Youth Forum, held on March 7–8 in Brescia, brought together over 200 young people from the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna under a single imperative: “Aim for peace.” And … Continue reading Over 200 Young People Gather in Brescia for the SYM 2026 Forum on Peace

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

Salesian Rectors Begin National Meeting

(ANS – São Leopoldo) – Rectors of the Salesian communities from the six provinces of Brazil began their National Meeting of Directors at the Cristo Rei Spirituality Centre (CECREI) in São Leopoldo, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul and the Brazil-Porto Alegre Province (BPA), on Monday, March 9, 2026. The meeting will continue until Friday, March 13, focusing on the new Ratio Fundamentalis, … Continue reading Salesian Rectors Begin National Meeting

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Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

Towards the VI World Congress of the Salesian Cooperators: Four Days to Celebrate 150 Years of History and Look to the Future

(ANS – Rome) – Just two months remain before the VI World Congress of the Association of the Salesian Cooperators—the third group of the Salesian Family, desired and founded by Don Bosco himself—which will take place at Fraterna Domus, near Rome, from May 7 to 10, 2026. The event will be a moment of great significance for the entire Association, offering a privileged opportunity to … Continue reading Towards the VI World Congress of the Salesian Cooperators: Four Days to Celebrate 150 Years of History and Look to the Future

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Unity and Hope: Where Can Pope Leo Lead the Church?

(ANS – London) – Fr. Peter Pagac, SDB, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Battersea, hosted a meeting on March 5, 2026, to reflect on the hope and unity that Pope Leo XIV’s election might bring to the Catholic Church. Just under 200 people registered to participate, demonstrating the strong interest in the optimism that Pope Leo is already inspiring. The event’s organization and publicity were … Continue reading Unity and Hope: Where Can Pope Leo Lead the Church?

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Province News

Encounter, Surrender, Commit: A Transformative Salesian Retreat

By Ben Pluma (Pacific Palisades, CA – March 6–8, 2026) – ADMA-Y, a vibrant Catholic youth community from St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower, gathered for their annual Salesian retreat, partnering this year with the Confirmation program from St. Bernard Parish. Rooted in devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and Mary Help of Christians, ADMA-Y continues the legacy of John Bosco, who founded ADMA in 1869 … Continue reading Encounter, Surrender, Commit: A Transformative Salesian Retreat

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

The Pope: Oratories Are Vital in Helping Young People Overcome Isolation

(ANS – Olgiate Comasco) – In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new complex in Olgiate Comasco named after St. John Bosco, Pope Leo XIV encouraged people to appreciate the role of oratories as “spaces of true fraternity” in the life of the Church and society. With this message, … Continue reading The Pope: Oratories Are Vital in Helping Young People Overcome Isolation

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Formation, Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Inclusive Innovation: the Salesians in Italy Take Center Stage at the “Didacta 2026” Fair

(ANS – Florence) – The Salesians in Italy confirm their presence at the most important event on education, formation, and innovation in the world of schooling, the “Didacta Italia” Fair, which this year will be held from March 11–13, 2026, at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the three days of the event, the Salesian Network will present experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Inclusive Innovation: the Salesians in Italy Take Center Stage at the “Didacta 2026” Fair

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Province News, Province Schools, Youth Ministry

Living the Gospel Through Service: SFHS Students in Tijuana

Last month, 18 students from St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory, accompanied by two faculty members, traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to encounter Christ in the faces of those often overlooked. During their visit, they spent time with the homeless, visited orphanages, and dedicated themselves to prayer, reflection, and service. This experience embodies what it means to be a Shark: leading with compassion, serving with … Continue reading Living the Gospel Through Service: SFHS Students in Tijuana

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

150 Years of Salesian Presence: Honorary Citizenship Conferred on Fr. Fabio Attard, Keys of the City Presented

(ANS – Vallecrosia) – On the afternoon of Saturday, March 7, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking 150 years of Salesian presence in the city, the Municipality of Vallecrosia conferred honorary citizenship on Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation and 11th Successor of Don Bosco. He was also presented with the keys of the city during a solemn session of the … Continue reading 150 Years of Salesian Presence: Honorary Citizenship Conferred on Fr. Fabio Attard, Keys of the City Presented

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