Day: June 23, 2026

Rector Major, Salesian World News

Thanksgiving Celebration for the Rector Major 2026: The Salesians of Rome Gather Around the 11th Successor of Don Bosco

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Sacred Heart of Jesus Work in Rome is dressed in festive attire these days. Amid the children and young people participating in the Summer Oratory activities, garlands and banners are beginning to appear, announcing the joyful celebration of the Thanksgiving Feast for the Rector Major—the tribute that the Salesians of the Generalate community and the other Salesian works in … Continue reading Thanksgiving Celebration for the Rector Major 2026: The Salesians of Rome Gather Around the 11th Successor of Don Bosco

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Formation, Salesian World News

Cardinal Fernández Artime, SDB: “Let the Decline in the Number of Religious Become an Opportunity for Renewal”

(ANS – Turin) – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, hundreds of people—including young people, Salesians, and women religious—listened attentively to Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin. The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and Rector Major Emeritus publicly presented his interview-based book, A Future Without Numbers and Without Walls: A Conversation … Continue reading Cardinal Fernández Artime, SDB: “Let the Decline in the Number of Religious Become an Opportunity for Renewal”

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Salesian Centers of Vocational Training Gather in Navarre for the “Cots that Save Lives” Project

(ANS – Pamplona) – From June 16–18, 2026, the Salesian Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Pamplona hosted the Technical Days on Mechanization, which this year focused on the work that participating centers are carrying out as part of the Cunas que salvan vidas/Incunest (Cots that Save Lives/INCUNEST) project. Teachers of mechanics and electrical-electronics from Salesian VTCs in Asturias, Vigo, Santander, Madrid, León, Logroño, Zaragoza, Burgos, … Continue reading Salesian Centers of Vocational Training Gather in Navarre for the “Cots that Save Lives” Project

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Province News

Br. Jorge Galvis Peñaranda, SDB, Makes His Perpetual Profession

(Bellflower, California) – The Salesian community joyfully celebrates the perpetual profession of Br. Jorge Galvis Peñaranda, SDB, who has made his lifelong commitment as a Salesian of Don Bosco on Friday, June 19 at St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower. Through perpetual profession, a Salesian freely and permanently dedicates himself to God through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. This commitment marks a significant … Continue reading Br. Jorge Galvis Peñaranda, SDB, Makes His Perpetual Profession

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Monte Salvado: A Hopeful Outlook on the Future of the Salesians of Don Bosco from the Missionary Frontier of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

(ANS – Monte Salvado) – On June 17–18, 2026, the Council of the Salesian Province of St. Rose of Lima in Peru (PER) met at the Mary Help of Christians missionary community in Monte Salvado, one of the most emblematic, challenging, and historic Salesian presences in the Peruvian jungle. The session was chaired by Fr. Juan Pablo Alcas Michilot, Provincial, together with the Provincial Councilors, … Continue reading Monte Salvado: A Hopeful Outlook on the Future of the Salesians of Don Bosco from the Missionary Frontier of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

We Can Do It! Change Makers

By Vien Nguyen, SDB (Stockton, California) – Every year, Camp Don Bosco brings together children and young people from the community for a time filled with faith, friendship, learning, and fun. Behind this dynamic program is a dedicated team of youth and adults who generously offer their time and talents to create a meaningful experience for the campers. More than 30 youth and adults gathered … Continue reading We Can Do It! Change Makers

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News, Social Communications

Don Bosco International Media Academy Paris Hosts Final Meeting of Erasmus+ “Digital Horizons” Project

(ANS – Paris) – Don Bosco International Media Academy Paris hosted the final management meeting of the Erasmus+ project Digital Horizons: Innovating VET through CGI and VFX Essentials (Project No. 2024-1-HU01-KA210-VET-000257409). Rooted in the Salesian values of education, innovation, collaboration, and service to young people, the meeting marked the successful completion of a two-year European initiative dedicated to strengthening digital creative skills in Vocational Education … Continue reading Don Bosco International Media Academy Paris Hosts Final Meeting of Erasmus+ “Digital Horizons” Project

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