Day: March 13, 2026

Rector Major, Salesian World News

Plenary Session of the General Council 2026: Work Begins at Salesian Headquarters

(ANS – Rome) – The first Plenary Session of the General Council for 2026 opened on the morning of Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Salesians of Don Bosco Headquarters in Rome and will continue until April 17, 2026. With this meeting, the members of the General Council, led by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, are embarking for the first time on a new … Continue reading Plenary Session of the General Council 2026: Work Begins at Salesian Headquarters

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Province News, Salesian Cooperators

St. Dominic Savio Cooperator Center (EN) Welcomes Nine New Cooperators

By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – On Sunday, March 15, at the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Dominic Savio Church, nine people will make their first Promises to God as Salesian Cooperators. For over two years, they were accompanied to discern their call to this unique vocation through formative classes and experiences. On Sunday, they will answer their call to live out the … Continue reading St. Dominic Savio Cooperator Center (EN) Welcomes Nine New Cooperators

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

“Don Bosco Always Wanted to Be at the Forefront of Progress”: Salesians Present ‘Go Beyond,’ a Project on AI in the Classroom, at Didacta Italia 2026

(ANS – Florence) – The Salesians participated in Didacta Italia 2026—the country’s premier national event on education, training, and innovation in schooling—held from March 11–13 in Florence. At their stand, they showcased the educational initiatives of Salesian Schools and Vocational Training, including the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) project, demonstrating how algorithms can serve as tools to support pedagogy. The connection between the charism of a … Continue reading “Don Bosco Always Wanted to Be at the Forefront of Progress”: Salesians Present ‘Go Beyond,’ a Project on AI in the Classroom, at Didacta Italia 2026

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Salesian Family, Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Appeal for Prayer from the Salesian Provincial of MOR: “Lord, Give Us Your Peace!”

(ANS) – In a brief but heartfelt message, the Salesian Superior of the Jesus the Adolescent Province of the Middle East (MOR), Fr. Simon Zakerian, invites the entire Salesian Family worldwide to support with their prayers the peoples living in the troubled lands of the Middle East. Fr. Zakerian chooses his words carefully in the video he released—not only because he speaks in Italian, which … Continue reading Appeal for Prayer from the Salesian Provincial of MOR: “Lord, Give Us Your Peace!”

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Formation, Rector Major, Salesian World News

A Gradual Path to Understanding and Assimilating the Ratio Fundamentalis: Chapter 1

(ANS – Rome) – “‘The Ratio is a text to be read and understood, but above all it is a process to be entered into and made one’s own, following the example of the first followers of the Gospel and those who first accepted and passed on Don Bosco’s charism by embracing Salesian life.’” — Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major, from the Decree of Promulgation. … Continue reading A Gradual Path to Understanding and Assimilating the Ratio Fundamentalis: Chapter 1

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Salesian Technical and Vocational Center Builds New Facility Thanks to Donor Support from Salesian Missions

(ANS – Mahajanga) – Students at the Salesian Technical and Vocational Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar, will soon benefit from newly constructed facilities, made possible through funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Construction began in March 2025 and is currently ongoing. The project will serve 400 students, including those from the Salesian community as well as young people … Continue reading Salesian Technical and Vocational Center Builds New Facility Thanks to Donor Support from Salesian Missions

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Salesian Education, Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

The Salesian Don Bosco Gatenga Centre Promotes Training in Solar Energy with Programs that Support Sustainable Development

(ANS – Gatenga) – The Don Bosco Gatenga Centre in Rwanda regularly hosts intensive training programs on photovoltaic solar energy for educators and vocational teachers, aiming to expand the impact of renewable energy in schools and their surrounding communities. These initiatives combine technological innovation, sustainability, and educational commitment to address the region’s energy challenges. The Don Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Centre has become a benchmark … Continue reading The Salesian Don Bosco Gatenga Centre Promotes Training in Solar Energy with Programs that Support Sustainable Development

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Formation, Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Salesians Participate in the Country’s First International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education

(ANS – Santo Domingo) – With great enthusiasm and a strong sense of mission toward young people, the Salesians of Don Bosco participated in the First International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education, organized by the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education (MINERD). The event marked a milestone in the country’s educational landscape, bringing together institutions, authorities, and key figures in the sector. Present at the … Continue reading Salesians Participate in the Country’s First International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Here Are the Videos for Salesian Mission Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”

(ANS – Rome) – Following the release of the poster and teaser, the Missions Sector has published the official video for Salesian Mission Day 2026, titled “Hearts Open, Mission Alive.” Salesian Mission Day (SMD) 2026 celebrates missionary solidarity and, in particular, the contribution of the Salesian Mission Offices. Everyone has something to give: time, listening, energy, joy, hope… As a wise Mapuche leader from Patagonia … Continue reading Here Are the Videos for Salesian Mission Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”

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Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday Of Lent: March 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Light of Christ, which illumines the mind and heart, was received and recognized by those who lived a humble life. They could understand the Wisdom of God through the Light of Christ. Let’s allow Jesus to fill us with his Light, that we may understand the meaning of life, and make ourselves faithful disciples of Jesus. … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday Of Lent: March 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Rise from the Dead / Resucita de Entre Los Muertos

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB This command from St. Paul to the Ephesians and to us is not Paul’s but God’s. ‘Awake from the darkness of sin and live in the light of Christ!” It is a warning cry for all of us. We have turned toward God. Yet we may get sleepy on our way, over-confident that we have no sin. Yes, God has … Continue reading Rise from the Dead / Resucita de Entre Los Muertos

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