Day: July 17, 2026

Rector Major, Salesian Spirituality, Salesian World News

“Take Up Your Cross, Carry It to Jesus”: Cardinal Reina’s Recollection with the Salesians in Rome

(ANS – Rome) – On the afternoon of July 15, 2026, the Salesians of the Sacred Heart Community – Generalate participated in their monthly recollection led by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome and Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran. Attendance The recollection was attended by Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. … Continue reading “Take Up Your Cross, Carry It to Jesus”: Cardinal Reina’s Recollection with the Salesians in Rome

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Salesian Social Works, Salesian World News

SDB Provinces: The Holy Guardian Angels Province of Austria (AUS)

(ANS – Rome) – Several months after the previous installments, the “SDB Provinces” column returns. Originally launched in preparation for the 29th General Chapter, the series aims to highlight the diverse Salesian presence across the five continents. Here are new “snapshots” of the works and communities that the Salesians of Don Bosco have established and developed throughout the world. Today, the series continues with the … Continue reading SDB Provinces: The Holy Guardian Angels Province of Austria (AUS)

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Salesian Spirituality, Salesian World News

Fr. Hugo Orozco’s “Good Night”: “I Prayed for You Before Our Lady of Guadalupe”

(ANS – Rome) – The “Good Night” reflection on July 16, 2026, was delivered by Fr. Hugo Orozco Sánchez, Regional Councilor for Interamerica, who shared with the Sacred Heart Salesian community his experiences during a recent visit to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province in Mexico City (MEM). A Complex Sociopolitical Context In his reflection, Fr. Orozco described a complex sociopolitical landscape marked by official … Continue reading Fr. Hugo Orozco’s “Good Night”: “I Prayed for You Before Our Lady of Guadalupe”

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

Agents of Hope: Bosco Global Presents Its 2025 Report

(ANS – Seville) – Bosco Global has released its 2025 Report – Heroes of Hope, which summarizes the work carried out over the past year alongside 51,095 people through 59 projects in 16 countries, including Spain. The report highlights a shared conviction: solidarity knows no borders. The report is being released at a time when the importance of international cooperation is being questioned following recent … Continue reading Agents of Hope: Bosco Global Presents Its 2025 Report

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

‘Fundraising for the Nonprofit Sector’ Masterclass: An Intensive Course on Strategy, Tools, and Practical Application at the Pontifical Salesian University

(ANS – Rome) – The nonprofit sector is facing growing complexity, marked by reduced public funding, increased competition for financial support, and a widespread need for stronger strategic skills. In this context, fundraising can no longer be viewed as a secondary activity but has become an essential function for ensuring the long-term sustainability of organizations. The Faculty of Communication at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) … Continue reading ‘Fundraising for the Nonprofit Sector’ Masterclass: An Intensive Course on Strategy, Tools, and Practical Application at the Pontifical Salesian University

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

“My First Day of War”: A Book That Brings Together the Memories Hidden in Children’s Hearts

(ANS – Zhytomyr) – The bilingual book My First Day of War, published in Ukrainian and English, was officially launched in June 2026. It is neither a novel nor a historical essay, but rather a collection of firsthand accounts by students and teachers from Vsesvit Salesian High School in Zhytomyr, who share their personal memories of February 24, 2022—the day that forever changed the lives … Continue reading “My First Day of War”: A Book That Brings Together the Memories Hidden in Children’s Hearts

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Salesian World News, Social Communications

War and AI: Reflections on the Future of Peace at the “Borgo Laudato Si’”

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – From July 14–16, 2026, Castel Gandolfo hosted a discussion among Nobel laureates, experts, and representatives from Big Tech on the development of artificial intelligence and its implications for the human condition. As a result of the three-day gathering, the Rome Declaration is being signed today at the Campidoglio in Rome. The declaration seeks to promote a … Continue reading War and AI: Reflections on the Future of Peace at the “Borgo Laudato Si’”

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