Day: March 17, 2026

Formation, General Chapter 29, Rector Major, Salesian World News

DB Tech World Visioning Meeting Begins to Strengthen the Mission for Young People

(ANS – Rome) – With the participation of 17 Salesians and lay collaborators from Asia, Africa, and Europe, the DB Tech World Visioning Meeting officially began in Rome, marking an important step toward shaping a shared global vision for Salesian Vocational Training Centers. Bringing together the regional and continental Don Bosco Tech networks, the gathering creates a dynamic space for dialogue, discernment, and strategic reflection aimed at strengthening international collaboration … Continue reading DB Tech World Visioning Meeting Begins to Strengthen the Mission for Young People

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

12 Salesian Schools of the Chile Province Recognized for Academic Excellence

(ANS – Santiago) – The network of Salesian schools in Chile has received news that fills the Chile Province and the entire Salesian Congregation with pride: 12 Salesian schools have been selected to receive the “Excellence Performance Grant” awarded by the National System for Performance Evaluation (SNED) for the 2026–2027 period. This recognition from the Chilean Ministry of Education confirms the commitment of educational and pastoral communities to pedagogical quality, continuous … Continue reading 12 Salesian Schools of the Chile Province Recognized for Academic Excellence

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Formation, Rector Major, Salesian World News

Fr. Julio César Boffelli Is the New Provincial of the Salesians of Argentina North

(ANS – Rome) – On March 13, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, with the consent of the other members of the General Council, appointed Fr. Julio César Boffelli, SDB, as the new Superior of the St. Artemides Zatti Province Argentina North (ARN) for the six-year term 2026–2032. He will officially take up his post on April 25. “Grateful for the willingness of our dear … Continue reading Fr. Julio César Boffelli Is the New Provincial of the Salesians of Argentina North

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Water Project Funded by Salesian Missions Ensures Clean Water Access to 10,000 People in Don Bosco Igawa Parish

(ANS – Igawa) – Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Igawa Parish in Tanzania now have access to fresh, clean water for their community thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding was part of the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” and was implemented to address chronic water scarcity affecting Igawa village and surrounding rural communities in the Mbeya Region. With … Continue reading Water Project Funded by Salesian Missions Ensures Clean Water Access to 10,000 People in Don Bosco Igawa Parish

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

The Salesian Technical Educational Unit Brings Together Educational Institutions to Sign a Pledge in Support of Adolescents’ Mental Health

(ANS – Cuenca) – The Salesian Technical Educational Unit opened its doors to the Cuenca Council for the Protection of Rights for a meeting that brought together various educational institutions from the canton. During the event, a joint commitment was signed in support of the well-being and mental health of adolescents in Cuenca. The initiative is part of the “Mental Health and Well-Being” program, promoted by the Cuenca Cantonal Council … Continue reading The Salesian Technical Educational Unit Brings Together Educational Institutions to Sign a Pledge in Support of Adolescents’ Mental Health

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Parishes, Province News, Youth Ministry

Savio Youth Ministry Day Highlights Opportunities for Young People at St. Dominic Savio

Parish event showcases youth programs and invites the community to greater participation By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California — March 15, 2026) – More than 50 youth leaders and volunteers from St. Dominic Savio Church gathered on Sunday, March 15, to host the first Savio Youth Ministry Day, an initiative designed to present the parish’s many youth programs and invite more young people to become involved in … Continue reading Savio Youth Ministry Day Highlights Opportunities for Young People at St. Dominic Savio

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Formation, Province News, Salesian Missions

Provincial meeting prepares for Salesian Mission Day 2026 and reflects on missionary accompaniment

By Luis Chacon, CYM for St. Mary’s, Santa Isabel Church, and Salesian Family Youth Center (Berkeley, California — March 11, 2026) Salesian missionaries serving across the Western United States gathered in Berkeley on March 11 for a day of reflection, formation, and fraternity as part of the province’s preparation for Salesian Mission Day 2026. The meeting was coordinated by JC Montenegro, Delegate for Mission Animation, Fabian Cardenas, Delegate for … Continue reading Provincial meeting prepares for Salesian Mission Day 2026 and reflects on missionary accompaniment

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Province News, Salesian Education, Social Communications

University Series session invites families to reflect on guiding youth in a connected age

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Whittier, California — March 12, 2026) – As part of the annual University Series offered during Lent, participants gathered at St. Bruno Church for a workshop titled Raising Faith-Filled Teens in a Digital World, a conversation focused on the growing influence of technology and social media in the lives of young people. The session was one of 43 workshops organized by the University Series Foundation, … Continue reading University Series session invites families to reflect on guiding youth in a connected age

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Province News, Salesian Cooperators

Nine Faithful of St. Dominic Savio Church Become Salesian Cooperators

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California – March 15, 2026) – A joyful moment for the parish community of St. Dominic Savio Church was celebrated on March 15, 2026, as nine members of the community made their promise as Salesian Cooperators during a solemn Mass presided over by Mel Trinidad, Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco. During the Eucharistic celebration, Fr. Trinidad officially received … Continue reading Nine Faithful of St. Dominic Savio Church Become Salesian Cooperators

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