Painting with Purpose: St. Mary’s Academy Students Serve with Salesian Spirit

By Ben Pluma (Los Angeles, CA – March 20, 2026) – St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, California, held its annual Day of Service, offering students a meaningful opportunity to step beyond the classroom and serve the local community. For the day, the school paused its regular schedule so that all students could volunteer at various service sites throughout Los Angeles. Teachers accompanied the groups, chaperoning … Continue reading Painting with Purpose: St. Mary’s Academy Students Serve with Salesian Spirit

CYM & PYMT Gathering Highlights the Power of Community in Salesian Youth Ministry

By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Boyle Heights, California) – Over the weekend of March 14–15, 2026, we participated in the PYMT & CYM Gathering, led by Fr. Fabian Cardenas, SDB, Gina Robles, and Victoria Figueroa—a beautiful space of reflection, collaboration, and fraternity within Salesian Youth Ministry. One idea echoed throughout the weekend: Don Bosco never worked alone.His mission was always carried out by … Continue reading CYM & PYMT Gathering Highlights the Power of Community in Salesian Youth Ministry

Visit by the Rector Major and the General Council to the Salesian Community in Testaccio

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian community located in the Testaccio district of Rome had the honor of welcoming the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, together with several members of the General Council, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Among those present were Fr. Silvio Roggia, Councilor for Formation; Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, Councilor for the Missions; and the Regional Councilors: from the two Regions of Africa, Fr. Alphonse Owoudou (Central and … Continue reading Visit by the Rector Major and the General Council to the Salesian Community in Testaccio

Second Edition of the “Sognati da Grande” Competition: Over 1,000 Young People Share Their Visions of Peace

(ANS – Rome) – The second edition of the “Sognati da Grande” (Dream Big) youth creative competition, promoted by the DON BOSCO NEL MONDO Foundation and dedicated this year to the theme of peace, has concluded with a very positive outcome. The initiative involved around 1,000 students from Salesian schools and vocational training centers, recording a threefold increase in participation compared to the first edition. A Highly Significant Result … Continue reading Second Edition of the “Sognati da Grande” Competition: Over 1,000 Young People Share Their Visions of Peace

2026 Meeting of Salesian Coadjutors: “Vocational Revitalization of the Salesian Coadjutor”

(ANS – San Antonio Tlayacapan) – The 2026 Meeting of Salesian Brothers took place at the former MEG Novitiate in San Antonio Tlayacapan, in the state of Jalisco, from March 19–21, 2026: a space for fraternity, formation, and reflection centered on the vocational revitalization of the Salesian Brother, held within the framework of the Solemnity of St. Joseph. The activities began on the afternoon of March 19 in a … Continue reading 2026 Meeting of Salesian Coadjutors: “Vocational Revitalization of the Salesian Coadjutor”

Towards the Beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and His Companions, the Polish Salesian Martyrs: Preparations for the Event

(ANS – Krakow) – Ahead of the beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and his companions, Polish Salesian martyrs, scheduled for June 6, 2026, the St. Hyacinth Province of Krakow, Poland (PLS)—and specifically its Superior, Fr. Dariusz Bartocha, SDB—has prepared a brief presentation regarding this event, outlining the progress made so far and what remains to be done. In early December 2025, the Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the … Continue reading Towards the Beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and His Companions, the Polish Salesian Martyrs: Preparations for the Event

Historic Double Matriculation at Don Bosco Institute

(ANS – Ibadan) – The Don Bosco Institute witnessed a defining moment in its institutional history on Friday, March 20, 2026, as it hosted its first-ever double matriculation ceremony, inaugurating a new chapter of academic consolidation and international collaboration within the Africa Nigeria-Niger (ANN) Province. The ceremony marked an unprecedented dual-track academic affiliation. For the first time, two distinct cohorts were formally matriculated on the same day. … Continue reading Historic Double Matriculation at Don Bosco Institute

Don Bosco Tech Global: Educating Hearts and Hands Through a Unified Global TVET Network

(ANS – Rome) – Culminating a week of intense reflection, dialogue, and discernment, the Don Bosco Tech Visioning reached a defining moment of shared direction and strategic convergence. The final day began with the celebration of Holy Mass, presided over by Fr. Rafael Bejarano, who grounded the gathering in the heart of the Salesian mission. In today’s context, it was emphasized that this mission finds one of … Continue reading Don Bosco Tech Global: Educating Hearts and Hands Through a Unified Global TVET Network