Day: August 4, 2026

Formation, Province News

“Are We Saving Young People?” The Question and Challenge That Marked the First Part of the Meeting of Salesian Laypeople

By Jesus Jurado, SDB (Santa Rosa de Lima, Peru) – “We can have the best school, the most modern laboratory, and the most attractive infrastructure. But the question remains the same: Are we saving young people? Are we bringing them closer to God?” With this call, the first working session of the Meeting of Salesian Laypeople of the Salesian Province of Santa Rosa de Lima … Continue reading “Are We Saving Young People?” The Question and Challenge That Marked the First Part of the Meeting of Salesian Laypeople

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Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

The Rector Major: The Wedding at Cana, a Key to Understanding the Preventive System

(ANS – Rome) – The 5th Meeting of the Association of Salesian Cooperators of the Italy–Middle East Region took place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano, on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. The gathering was held to mark the 150th anniversary of the Association’s foundation by St. John Bosco and was celebrated under the theme “Drawn by Your Merciful … Continue reading The Rector Major: The Wedding at Cana, a Key to Understanding the Preventive System

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Salesian Family, Salesian World News

2026 Salesian Family Provincial Advisory Council of Mexico North

(ANS – Amatitán) – From July 27–29, 2026, Casa Betsaida in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, hosted the Provincial Salesian Family (SF) Advisory Council of Mexico North. The gathering was an opportunity for encounter, dialogue, and discernment, bringing together representatives of the various groups of the Salesian Family. The meeting fostered charismatic communion and the shared definition of the educational and evangelizing mission in service of young … Continue reading 2026 Salesian Family Provincial Advisory Council of Mexico North

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Salesian Cooperators, Salesian World News

Fr. Bejarano Leads the 2nd Regional Formation Meeting 2026 of the Salesian Cooperators

(ANS) – On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Salesian Cooperators of the Interamerica Region participated in the 2nd Regional Formation Meeting of 2026, held online under the theme: “Young People Who Evangelize Us: The Salesian Youth Mission as a Shared Journey.” The meeting was led by Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councilor for Youth Ministry, who offered a profound and thought-provoking reflection on the role of … Continue reading Fr. Bejarano Leads the 2nd Regional Formation Meeting 2026 of the Salesian Cooperators

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Salesian Education, Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

525 Youth at Don Bosco Academy Receive Education and Guidance Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

(ANS – Hyderabad) – Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Academy, located in Nalgonda, a city in Telangana, India, received donor funding to support 525 youth through education and career guidance. The funding was provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The youth supported through this project come from marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. They are students in grades … Continue reading 525 Youth at Don Bosco Academy Receive Education and Guidance Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

“Missionary Life Is Wonderful”: Fr. Crisafulli’s ‘Goodnight’

(ANS – Rome) – The series of “goodnights” offered by the General Councilors to the members of the Sacred Heart Community at the Salesian Headquarters continued on July 31 with Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, Councilor for the Missions, who shared reflections inspired by the recent Missionary Quinquennium meetings and his visits to missionary communities around the world. Regional Meetings of the Missionary Quinquennium Fr. Crisafulli … Continue reading “Missionary Life Is Wonderful”: Fr. Crisafulli’s ‘Goodnight’

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Preparing for the Season of Creation 2026

(ANS – Rome) – With just one month remaining before the Season of Creation 2026 begins, the Youth Ministry Sector has invited the Youth Ministry Delegates of all the Salesian Provinces around the world to prepare for this important annual celebration. The season begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and concludes on October 4, the Feast of … Continue reading Preparing for the Season of Creation 2026

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