Day: September 18, 2026

Province News, Salesian Cooperators

Six New Salesian Cooperators Make Their Apostolic Promise at St. Dominic Savio

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California – September 12, 2026) – With great joy and true Salesian family spirit, the Salesian Cooperators of St. Dominic Savio Spanish Local Center in Bellflower, California, celebrated the Apostolic Promise of six new Salesian Cooperators: Estela Padilla, Manuel García, Yesenia Montes Delgado, Giovanni Fernandez, Maria Quilizapa, and Abraham Quilizapa. After two years of formation, prayer, accompaniment, and discernment, … Continue reading Six New Salesian Cooperators Make Their Apostolic Promise at St. Dominic Savio

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

Archbishop Menamparampil Turns 90 and Presents Two New Books to Pope Leo XIV

(ANS – Vatican City – September 17, 2026) – Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, Emeritus of Guwahati, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, presenting him with his latest books, I Came to Set Fire Upon the Earth and Exaggeration Invites Exaggeration. As he approaches his 90th birthday on October 22, Archbishop Menamparampil remains a prominent figure in the Church in India and beyond. His writings … Continue reading Archbishop Menamparampil Turns 90 and Presents Two New Books to Pope Leo XIV

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Salesian World News

Forma Nazionale: Fr. Giuliano Giacomazzi, SDB, Is the New President

(ANS – Rome – September 16, 2026) – The elective assembly of Forma Nazionale was held on September 11, 2026, at the headquarters of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI). Forma Nazionale is the Italian national association that brings together Christian-inspired vocational training organizations working in the social and employment sectors. The meeting marked a leadership transition. After 12 years at the helm of the association, … Continue reading Forma Nazionale: Fr. Giuliano Giacomazzi, SDB, Is the New President

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

“Strongholds of Beauty”: Fondazione CRT, SERMIG, and the Salesians Join Forces to Address Educational Poverty

(ANS – Rome – September 18, 2026) – The Fondazione CRT (Cassa di Risparmio di Torino) has launched a new three-year program dedicated to social regeneration and youth development: “Strongholds of Beauty: Regenerated Places, Growing Communities.” The €5.9 million investment focuses on two areas facing significant challenges—Turin and Avigliana—with the Salesians of Piedmont playing a leading role in the project. The initiative aims to restore … Continue reading “Strongholds of Beauty”: Fondazione CRT, SERMIG, and the Salesians Join Forces to Address Educational Poverty

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Formation, Salesian World News

Formation of Young Salesians: Reclaiming the Frame of Reference

(ANS – Ivato – September 17, 2026) – Following the summer activities in August, known in Madagascar as “FY DON BOSCO,” which were organized and led by local Salesians and postnovices in various Salesian houses across the Great Red Island, the Mary Immaculate Province of Madagascar (MDG) organized a formation program for its young postnovices from August 25 to September 14, 2026. The first two … Continue reading Formation of Young Salesians: Reclaiming the Frame of Reference

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Formation, Salesian World News

“Thinking of New Paths That Until Now Might Have Seemed Impossible”: Interamerica Regional Salesian Formation Meeting Concludes

By Jesús Jurado, SDB (Editor’s note: This article was published in the Boletin Salisiano de Peru on September 18, 2026) (Lima, Peru – September 18, 2026) – With the participation of 18 Salesians involved in formation in the Interamerica Region, the regional meeting concluded on September 18 at the Laura Vicuña Retreat House, operated by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Chaclacayo, Lima. … Continue reading “Thinking of New Paths That Until Now Might Have Seemed Impossible”: Interamerica Regional Salesian Formation Meeting Concludes

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Parishes, Province News

Young People Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Luke Parish

By Anthony Rodriguez, Communications Editorial Staff (Stockton, California) – On Tuesday, September 15, the St. Luke Parish community in Stockton, California, joyfully gathered to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with its young people. The parish was blessed to welcome Bishop Myron Cotta, who presided at the Confirmation Mass and shared this important moment of faith with the parish community. Through the celebration of the sacrament, … Continue reading Young People Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Luke Parish

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Province News, Youth Ministry

Empowering Young Voices Through Journalism

By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Boyle Heights, California) – During the 2025–2026 school year, our Journalism Program served 20 young people: 10 students from Roosevelt High School and 10 from Bravo High School. Each group successfully wrote and published its own book. Bravo High School’s book is titled Beyond the Heights, while Roosevelt High School’s book is titled Hearts of Boyle Heights. These … Continue reading Empowering Young Voices Through Journalism

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Province News, Salesian Cooperators

In Memoriam: Katherine Cristelli, Salesian Cooperator, Enters Eternal Life

By Michael Alvarez, ASC Provincial Coordinator Dear Salesian Family, Last night, we received the news from Ernie Rodriguez, Coordinator of the St. Michael the Archangel Local Center in Colorado Springs, of the passing of Katherine Cristelli. Below is some information about Katherine, provided by Kristie Martinez. Remembering Katherine Cristelli Our dear friend and Salesian Cooperator, Katherine Cristelli, entered eternal life on the morning of September … Continue reading In Memoriam: Katherine Cristelli, Salesian Cooperator, Enters Eternal Life

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