Day: May 5, 2026

Province News, Salesian Education

2026 Graduation Keynote Speaker: Welcome Back to Don Bosco Tech, Steve Delgado (EL ’89)

By Karen Krynen, Director of Communications, DBTI (Rosemead, California) – The Salesian community is honored to welcome back Steve Delgado (EL ’89) to Don Bosco Technical Institute as the 2026 Graduation Keynote Speaker. Delgado currently serves as Co-CEO of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang rehabilitation and reentry organization, serving more than 10,000 individuals annually with a $55 million operating budget. A mission-driven leader with … Continue reading 2026 Graduation Keynote Speaker: Welcome Back to Don Bosco Tech, Steve Delgado (EL ’89)

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Province News, Salesian Family, Salesian Prayer

Join the Mary Help of Christians Procession – A Journey of Faith and Devotion

(Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Family warmly invites you to take part in a special Mary Help of Christians Procession on Sunday, May 24, at St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower, California. Beginning at 10:50 AM near the gate by La Virgen de Guadalupe, this beautiful tradition is an opportunity to come together in prayer, unity, and devotion as we honor Mary under her title … Continue reading Join the Mary Help of Christians Procession – A Journey of Faith and Devotion

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Salesian Presence Alongside Young People in Time of War: Visit of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Lviv

(ANS – Lviv, May 5, 2026) – In a time marked by war, the visit of the Salesian Congregation’s General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Rafael Bejarano, to the Byzantine Rite Vice Province in Ukraine carried deep spiritual and educational significance. His presence served as a tangible sign of the closeness of the Rector Major and the General Council, offering support, encouragement, and fraternity to the … Continue reading Salesian Presence Alongside Young People in Time of War: Visit of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Lviv

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Province News, Salesian Holiness

Celebrate the Feast of St. Dominic Savio – May 6

Each year on May 6, the Salesian Family celebrates the feast of St. Dominic Savio—a powerful reminder that holiness is possible at any age. A student of John Bosco, Dominic Savio lived an extraordinary life through ordinary actions—embracing prayer, joy, friendship, and a deep love for God in his daily responsibilities. His example continues to inspire young people to strive for holiness by doing everyday … Continue reading Celebrate the Feast of St. Dominic Savio – May 6

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Salesian Family, Salesian World News

Salem: Children’s Election Manifesto 2026 Calls the Salesian World to Renew Its Mission

(ANS – Salem, May 4, 2026) – At Don Bosco Anbu Illam in Salem, a significant and hope-filled initiative took shape with the official release of the Children’s Election Manifesto 2026—a document that brings together the voices, dreams, and concerns of children, especially those in vulnerable situations. More than a policy document, the manifesto stands as a living testimony to the power of participation, ensuring … Continue reading Salem: Children’s Election Manifesto 2026 Calls the Salesian World to Renew Its Mission

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Salesian Spirituality, Salesian World News

“Ratio,” Chapter 2: Salesian Identity in the Church

(ANS – Rome, May 5, 2026) – “Our Identity in the Church” is the title of the second chapter of the new edition of the Ratio, which Pascual Chávez invites readers to explore in a video interview available below. At the beginning of March, the Vicar of the Rector Major, Stefano Martoglio, introduced the first chapter. The gradual presentation of the text will continue with … Continue reading “Ratio,” Chapter 2: Salesian Identity in the Church

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Listening to Educate: Consecrated Life at the Service of the Church’s Educational Mission

(ANS – Vatican City, May 4, 2026) – In the field of education, listening is an art that must be cultivated together in order to respond to the challenges of our time. This is the central message that emerged from the international meeting titled “A Time for Listening in the Church’s Educational Mission,” jointly promoted by the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), the Union … Continue reading Listening to Educate: Consecrated Life at the Service of the Church’s Educational Mission

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Salesian Spirituality, Salesian World News

Fr. José Carlos Sobejano Begins His Term as Provincial of Spain’s St. James the Greater Province

(ANS – Madrid, May 2, 2026) – On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Salesian house in Atocha, Madrid, hosted the Provincial Feast of the Salesians in Spain’s St. James the Greater Province (SSM), a day marked by gratitude, shared memory, and the beginning of a new phase for the province. On this occasion, the installation ceremony of the new Provincial, José Carlos Sobejano, also took … Continue reading Fr. José Carlos Sobejano Begins His Term as Provincial of Spain’s St. James the Greater Province

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Formation, Salesian World News

Salesian Vocation Animators and Formators Gather at Colle Don Bosco

(ANS – Colle Don Bosco, April 2026) – In the inspiring setting of Colle Don Bosco, the cradle of the Salesian charism, Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, convened an informal meeting of vocation animators and formators responsible for aspirantates and prenovitiates. The gathering brought together participants from two events currently taking place at the Colle: the School of Accompaniment and the European meeting of … Continue reading Salesian Vocation Animators and Formators Gather at Colle Don Bosco

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

Orientation Course for Newly Appointed Provincial Economers Begins in Rome

(ANS – Rome, May 4–8, 2026) – The orientation course for newly appointed Provincial Economers is currently taking place at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome from May 4 to 8, 2026. Organized and coordinated by the Economer General’s Office, led by Gabriel Stawowy, the event brings together 14 Provincial Economers from five continents and all eight Salesian Regions. Participants The following Provincial Economers are taking … Continue reading Orientation Course for Newly Appointed Provincial Economers Begins in Rome

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