Mary, Mother of the word in the ear Psalm 25 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. The Rector Major’s words Mary, the mother of the word in the ear, teaches us the most difficult and most necessary … Continue reading Day 6: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 20, 2026
(Boyle Heights, California) – The Salesian Family warmly invites the community to the Fiesta Patronal de Santa María Auxiliadora on Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Santa María Parish in Los Angeles. The two-day celebration will feature live music, family-friendly entertainment, traditional games, and a wide variety of food, including birria, … Continue reading Courtesy Announcement: Feast of Saint Mary, Help of Christians in Boyle Heights
(ANS – Nochchiyagama) – The fifth and final day of the Rector Major’s visit to Sri Lanka, on May 18, 2026, was marked by prayer, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to the Salesian mission. After spending the night at the Don Bosco Community in Nochchiyagama, Fr. Fabio Attard began the day with Morning Prayer together with the community, joined by numerous Salesian priests and Salesian … Continue reading Rector Major Concludes Animation Visit, Strengthening Hope and Salesian Communion
(ANS – Madrid) – The war in the Middle East and beyond, the Pope’s travels to various African countries and to Spain, the situation of the Congregation following the 29th General Chapter, and the vocational theme in his Region were among the many topics addressed by Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, Councillor for the Mediterranean Region, in a lengthy interview with the Spanish portal Religión … Continue reading Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, SDB: “No war is justified, least of all in the name of God”
(ANS – Naples) – In recent weeks, Don Bosco House in Naples hosted the National Assembly of the Salesian Association for Schools (CNOS-Scuola). The event brought together around 70 key leaders, including Rectors of Salesian houses, principals, and assistant principals, and was guided by an ambitious objective: overcoming current local fragmentation in order to create a more coordinated and recognizable national school system. Centered on … Continue reading The CNOS-School National Assembly in Naples: Building the Future of the Salesian School System
(ANS – Turin) – As every year, the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, Turin, is joyfully preparing to host a series of events and initiatives for the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, honoring Don Bosco’s Madonna while reaching out to members of the Salesian Family throughout the world. In 2026, the Feast will coincide with the Solemnity of Pentecost, recalling that … Continue reading Valdocco Prepares to Celebrate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians
