Day: May 8, 2026

Province News, Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators: A Journey Traveled, Remembering to Grow

Editor’s Note: From May 6–10, 2026, Rome hosted the 6th World Congress of the Salesian Cooperators, marking 150 years since the founding of the Association. Delegates from around the world gathered to reflect on their shared mission, renew their commitment to Don Bosco’s charism, and discern the future lines of action for the Association of Salesian Cooperators. The USA Western Province was strongly represented at … Continue reading 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators: A Journey Traveled, Remembering to Grow

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

May 8, 2025 – May 8, 2026: A Year with Pope Leo XIV

Photo © Vatican Media (ANS – Vatican City) – On May 8, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first anniversary of his election to the Chair of Peter. One year after that historic date, Robert Prevost’s pontificate appears to be strongly defined by themes of peace, international diplomacy, and a pastoral mission focused on the world’s peripheries. This first anniversary concludes 12 intense months … Continue reading May 8, 2025 – May 8, 2026: A Year with Pope Leo XIV

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Salesian Prayer, Salesian World News

“Women’s Saturday Evenings” at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin: First Event Featuring Sister Brambilla, MC

(ANS – Turin) – The “Women’s Saturday Evenings” series opened in Turin on May 2, 2026, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, marking the beginning of the Marian month in preparation for the feast day on May 24. As in previous years, on the three Saturdays leading up to the feast of Mary Help of Christians, three women are invited to the Basilica … Continue reading “Women’s Saturday Evenings” at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin: First Event Featuring Sister Brambilla, MC

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Salesian Prayer, Salesian World News

“Mary, You Are Our Help”: The 2026 Edition of the World Novena to Mary Help of Christians

(ANS – Rome) – The tradition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians is being renewed once again in 2026. This audiovisual project, made up of nine videos, is presented by the Salesian Congregation’s Social Communications Sector to all members of the Salesian Family and, more broadly, to devotees of Mary under this title so loved and promoted by Don Bosco. “Mary, You … Continue reading “Mary, You Are Our Help”: The 2026 Edition of the World Novena to Mary Help of Christians

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Sixth Sunday of Easter: Doing it God’s Way / Hacerlo a la manera de Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Nothing could stop the expansion of the Church. Stephen’s martyrdom and frightful persecution by the temple regime and by Paul were but seeds for growth. Scattered Christians preached of Jesus and the Kingdom. Deacon Phillip went down to Samaria, where he preached, drove out demons, healed, and cured many. News of the surge of new believers reached Jerusalem. Philip had … Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter: Doing it God’s Way / Hacerlo a la manera de Dios

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Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

Everything Is Ready for the 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators

(ANS – Rome, May 6, 2026) – Everything is set for the opening of the 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators, which will take place at the “Fraterna Domus” retreat center in Sacrofano, just outside Rome, from Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Congress will be guided by the theme, “Being leaven to be fruitful,” and will include the official celebration of … Continue reading Everything Is Ready for the 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

480 Young People Participate in the Oratory Festival of the Salesian Province of Guadalajara

(ANS – Mexicali) – The Provincial Oratory Festival (FIO, in Spanish) of the Guadalajara, Mexico Province (MEG) took place at the Don Bosco Oratory in Mexicali, Baja California, from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The event brought together approximately 480 young people and teenagers who participated in soccer, basketball, and volleyball competitions in both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The participants were accompanied by their … Continue reading 480 Young People Participate in the Oratory Festival of the Salesian Province of Guadalajara

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