Day: October 9, 2026

Rector Major, Salesian World News

Salesian Centenary Celebrations Conclude as Rector Major Visits Miyazaki to Honor Fr. Cimatti

(ANS – Tokyo – October 8, 2026) – Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, continued his visit to Japan as celebrations marking 100 years of the Salesian presence in the country officially concluded on October 4. Fr. Attard then traveled to Miyazaki, the birthplace of the Japanese Salesian mission, where he paid tribute to Venerable Fr. Vincenzo Cimatti. Tokyo: Closing … Continue reading Salesian Centenary Celebrations Conclude as Rector Major Visits Miyazaki to Honor Fr. Cimatti

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Salesian History, Salesian World News

October 9, 1996–2026: 30 Years of ACSSA

(ANS – Rome – October 8, 2026) – Friday, October 9, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Salesian History Scholars (ACSSA), established in 1996 by the then Rector Major, Fr. Juan Edmundo Vecchi, to promote research, professional development, and collaboration among its members in the field of Salesian history and the Salesian Family. The association also seeks to spread … Continue reading October 9, 1996–2026: 30 Years of ACSSA

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Salesian World News, Volunteers

The Impact of Salesian Volunteering

(ANS – Santiago – October 9, 2026) – The Communications Department of the Multimedia Studio of the St. Gabriel the Archangel Province in Chile (CIL) visited four residential homes in Santiago to document the experiences of volunteers and the families they support. Service, closeness, and support give meaning to Salesian volunteering. To showcase its impact on both those who give their time and those who … Continue reading The Impact of Salesian Volunteering

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

“Crescendo – Stories in the Making”: A Moving Story That Restores the Value of Vocational Training at Turin’s Cinema Massimo

(ANS – Turin – October 9, 2026) – An intense and moving story came to the big screen at Turin’s Cinema Massimo with Crescendo – Stories in the Making, a documentary by Matteo Bellizzi, produced by CNOS-FAP Piedmont and screened on the opening day of the Job Film Days festival. An engaged audience watched the 40-minute documentary, immersing themselves in the daily lives of young … Continue reading “Crescendo – Stories in the Making”: A Moving Story That Restores the Value of Vocational Training at Turin’s Cinema Massimo

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Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Salesian Institute Youth Projects Solar Program Opens Career Pathways for Cape Town Youth

(ANS – Cape Town – October 8, 2026) – For young people who have been excluded from traditional education and training, solar power is opening a new pathway into the job market. Through its free, accredited solar training program, the Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP), based in Green Point, is equipping young people with practical skills and helping them transition from the classroom to renewable … Continue reading Salesian Institute Youth Projects Solar Program Opens Career Pathways for Cape Town Youth

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights Salesian schools and educators around the globe

Day celebrated Oct. 5 to honor the role of teachers in the lives of students. (New Rochelle, New York – Oct. 5, 2026) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day, which has been celebrated each year on Oct. 5 since 1994. The day honors the vital … Continue reading WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights Salesian schools and educators around the globe

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Cagliero Life Video – October 2026

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of October, linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on YouTube or download it in the shared … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – October 2026

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Province News, Youth Ministry

An Oratory Spirit at Mary Help of Christians Center

By Fr. Vien Nguyen, SDB (Stockton, California – September 19, 2026) – On September 19, the Mary Help of Christians Center in Stockton welcomed children, youth, parents, catechists, and volunteers for the first day of Oratory, Catechism, and Vietnamese language classes for the 2026–2027 school year. The day began with an opening prayer led by Fr. Vien Nguyen, SDB, asking God’s blessing for a fruitful … Continue reading An Oratory Spirit at Mary Help of Christians Center

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Province News, Province Schools

St. John Bosco High School Celebrates 70 Years Since Its First Graduating Class

(Bellflower, California) – As St. John Bosco High School celebrates Homecoming 2026, the school is honoring a milestone in its history: 70 years since its first high school graduating class crossed the stage in 1956. Through archival yearbook photos, reflections from the school’s earliest graduates, and messages from its founding years, this retrospective celebrates the traditions, friendships, faith, and brotherhood that have shaped generations of … Continue reading St. John Bosco High School Celebrates 70 Years Since Its First Graduating Class

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Province News, Salesian Cooperators

In Loving Memory of Don Varela, Salesian Cooperator

(San Antonio, Texas – October 4, 2026) – Yesterday evening our beloved friend and Salesian Cooperator, Don Varella, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Those of us in the Salesian family in San Antonio, Texas had the joy of being led and accompanied by Don and his loving wife, Catherine, for decades. Catherine’s soul returned Home to be with Christ not too long ago. … Continue reading In Loving Memory of Don Varela, Salesian Cooperator

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