Day: June 2, 2026

Holy Father, Salesian World News

Preparations Underway for the Pope’s Visit to Spain

(ANS – Madrid) – Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, 2026, traveling to four cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The visit will focus on three pastoral themes—charity, the Eucharist, and encounter—and will carry the motto, “Lift Up Your Eyes” (Jn 4:35), inviting society to move beyond indifference and daily concerns. In all four cities, … Continue reading Preparations Underway for the Pope’s Visit to Spain

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Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

Open Letter to Salesian Cooperators Worldwide from Antonio Boccia, Former World Coordinator of the Association

(ANS – Rome) – The 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators (Sacrofano, June 7–10, 2026), held to mark the 150th anniversary of the Association’s foundation, included among its principal events the presentation of the new World Coordinator of the organization, the Spaniard Borja Pérez. Having concluded his service, the outgoing World Coordinator, Antonio Boccia, wished to share his gratitude with all members through a letter, … Continue reading Open Letter to Salesian Cooperators Worldwide from Antonio Boccia, Former World Coordinator of the Association

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Evangelization, Digital Culture, and Pastoral Integration at the Heart of the School for Provincial Youth Ministry Delegates

(ANS – Rome) – The formation program of the School for Provincial Youth Ministry Delegates continues at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. From May 28–31, 2026, participants engaged in an intensive program of theological reflection, pastoral study, and fraternal sharing. Thursday, May 28, was led by Fr. Rossano Sala, who offered two reflections on the second chapter of the Salesian Youth Ministry Frame of Reference … Continue reading Evangelization, Digital Culture, and Pastoral Integration at the Heart of the School for Provincial Youth Ministry Delegates

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

2026 National Assembly of Salesians for Social: Those Who Love, Educate

(ANS – Naples) – Salesians for Social is bringing together members from across Italy to approve the 2026–2029 Program Document from June 5–7, 2026, in Naples, at the E. Menechini Don Bosco Salesian Institute. This year’s theme, “Those Who Love, Educate,” recalls the heart of our mission: to be present, in the charism of Don Bosco, alongside the most vulnerable young people, transforming the educational … Continue reading 2026 National Assembly of Salesians for Social: Those Who Love, Educate

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Artificial Intelligence and Education: UPS Research Guides the First Italian Systemic Model in Salesian Schools

(ANS – Rome) – Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of the educational conversation, raising questions, expectations, and, at times, concerns. Against this backdrop, the experience developed by Italian Salesian schools now represents one of the most significant laboratories for educational research and innovation at the national level. This is confirmed by the results of research coordinated by Prof. Fr. Michal Vojtáš, a professor in … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and Education: UPS Research Guides the First Italian Systemic Model in Salesian Schools

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

“What Unites Us”: Salesian Youth Leadership Brings Camp Savio and Camp Salesian Together for the First Time

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) A retreat in the mountains of California became a powerful moment of friendship, reflection, and unity among young Salesian leaders preparing for summer camp ministry, as shown in the group photo above, where head counselors from Camp Savio and Camp Salesian gathered, showcasing teamwork and camaraderie. For the first time, the head counselors from Camp Salesian and Camp … Continue reading “What Unites Us”: Salesian Youth Leadership Brings Camp Savio and Camp Salesian Together for the First Time

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Corpus Christi: “What is This?” / «¿Qué es esto?»

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Sacred Scriptures of this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus are so explicit that they ought to leave no doubt about what is hidden in the Bread and Wine, the Holy Eucharist. In Exodus, when the starving Jews saw the Maana, they asked exactly that: “What is this? ” Moses told them it was food sent by … Continue reading Corpus Christi: “What is This?” / «¿Qué es esto?»

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