Day: July 8, 2026

Province News, Youth Ministry

That’s Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead, 2026 – Mission Accomplished!

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator (Rosemead, California) – Under the banner of Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead, 70 young campers gathered for a weeklong summer camp led by 50 senior and assistant counselors. As expected, it was a tremendous success. Many campers told their parents not to pick them up until the very last hour, and when it was finally time to leave, they struggled to … Continue reading That’s Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead, 2026 – Mission Accomplished!

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

Parish Priest of Castel Gandolfo: “We Hope Pope Leo Will Enjoy True Rest Here”

(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – In an interview with Vatican News, Polish Salesian Fr. Tadeusz Rozmus, pastor of the Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, expressed his hope that Pope Leo XIV will enjoy a restful summer stay in the town. “Our hope is that the Holy Father will be well here in Castel Gandolfo, that he may rest and accomplish … Continue reading Parish Priest of Castel Gandolfo: “We Hope Pope Leo Will Enjoy True Rest Here”

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Formation, Salesian World News

General Council Session Gets Under Way: The First Goodnight Entrusted to Fr. Alphonse

(ANS – Rome) – The summer session of the General Council of the Salesian Congregation began on Monday, July 6, 2026. During this period, as is customary, the councilors are invited to deliver a goodnight reflection to the members of the Generalate community following Vespers. The first “goodnight” was given by Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, Regional Councilor for Central and West Africa, who shared a reflection … Continue reading General Council Session Gets Under Way: The First Goodnight Entrusted to Fr. Alphonse

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

The Summer Plenary Session of the General Council Opens: A Time of Hope, Communion, and Spiritual Renewal

(ANS – Rome) – The Summer Plenary Session of the General Council officially opened on the afternoon of July 6, 2026, at Salesian Headquarters in Rome. The session will continue through August 7 and represents an important period of discernment, governance, and strategic planning, lived in the spirit of communion that animates the Congregation in its service to young people, especially the poorest. The Rector … Continue reading The Summer Plenary Session of the General Council Opens: A Time of Hope, Communion, and Spiritual Renewal

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Past Pupils of Don Bosco, Salesian World News

Past Pupil Ralph Nollet Creates Works of Art from Recycled Waste Materials, “Highlighting the Value of Waste”

(ANS – Kortrijk) – At just 23 years old, Belgian Past Pupil Ralph Nollet is gaining increasing recognition for an idea that is as simple as it is original: transforming waste materials into works of art. From ties made from cigarette butts to cushions covered in fabric made from tennis balls, to installations composed of thousands of pieces of discarded material, his work demonstrates that … Continue reading Past Pupil Ralph Nollet Creates Works of Art from Recycled Waste Materials, “Highlighting the Value of Waste”

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Formation, Salesian World News

The CSFPA Organizes an Intensive Course on Salesian Spirituality with Participants from 12 Countries Across the Americas

(ANS – Quito) – From June 13–27, 2026, the Salesian Centre for Ongoing Formation in the Americas (CSFPA) hosted an Intensive Course on Salesianity, a formative experience that brought together 33 members of the Salesian Family from various provinces across the continent. From the moment participants arrived, the atmosphere was marked by a warm welcome from the Centre’s staff, who supported every stage of this … Continue reading The CSFPA Organizes an Intensive Course on Salesian Spirituality with Participants from 12 Countries Across the Americas

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