The Works of Mercy Group had an exceptional few days!

By Ricardo Quintero, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – On Saturday, May 30, The Mission Center successfully hosted its Burrito Project while also organizing a free community rummage sale for local underserved community members to select clothing for themselves and their families. Approximately 40 people attended the rummage sale, and all remaining items were taken that same day to Skid Row for individuals experiencing homelessness. We … Continue reading The Works of Mercy Group had an exceptional few days!

Camp St. Francis Announces Summer Mass Schedule and Annual Outdoor Celebration

Camp St. Francis has announced its upcoming summer Mass schedule, inviting the community to gather in prayer and fellowship during June and July. All Masses will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on the following Sundays: June 7, June 21, July 5, and July 19. The June gatherings will include a special Father’s Day Mass celebration, offering families an opportunity to honor and pray for fathers … Continue reading Camp St. Francis Announces Summer Mass Schedule and Annual Outdoor Celebration

Salesians at United Nations Environment Headquarters

(ANS – Nairobi) – On June 4, 2026, one day before World Environment Day, a significant milestone was reached in the field of integral ecology through an important meeting between the Salesians and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at its headquarters in Nairobi. The Salesian delegation was led by Fr. Savio Silveira, Coordinator of Integral Ecology in the Youth Ministry Sector. He was accompanied … Continue reading Salesians at United Nations Environment Headquarters

Alfonso Bauer, SDB, Ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Florida-Durazno

(ANS – Florida) – During an emotional celebration held on May 31, 2026, at the Cathedral Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, the Diocese of Florida-Durazno witnessed a memorable event with the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Alfonso Bauer, a Salesian of Don Bosco, as its fifth bishop. The celebration was presided over by the Cardinal Archbishop of Montevideo, Salesian Cardinal … Continue reading Alfonso Bauer, SDB, Ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Florida-Durazno

Meeting in Warsaw Between Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco, Turin, and the Missionary Center of the PLE Province

(ANS – Warsaw) – On May 27–28, 2026, Fr. Luca Barone, President of Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS, and Dr. Marco Faggioli, General Director of the same Salesian institution, traveled to Poland, specifically to Warsaw, for a two-day meeting and collaborative working session with the Director of the Provincial Mission Office, Fr. Marek Gryn, and his team. The exchange of knowledge between the Turin Mission … Continue reading Meeting in Warsaw Between Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco, Turin, and the Missionary Center of the PLE Province