DBTech Europe at the Sacred Heart: More Than 100 Salesian Project Managers from 13 Countries Gather for “Educating for the Future”

(ANS – Rome – November 3, 2026) – The 16th Annual Gathering of EU Project Managers from the DBTech Europe network took place in Rome from October 28–30, 2026. The three-day event focused on vision-building, collaboration, and co-design to strengthen connections among vocational training, schools, and social initiatives. More than 100 participants from 13 countries across Europe and the Middle East gathered at the Salesian … Continue reading DBTech Europe at the Sacred Heart: More Than 100 Salesian Project Managers from 13 Countries Gather for “Educating for the Future”

Don Bosco Community Center Receives Funding from Salesian Missions to Support Education and Nutrition Programs

Photo courtesy of Salesian Missions (ANS – New Rochelle – November 3, 2026) – Don Bosco Community Center, located in Port Chester, New York, received donor funding from November 2025 through July 2026 to support its education and nutrition programs. The funding was provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding directly supported 70 young people from … Continue reading Don Bosco Community Center Receives Funding from Salesian Missions to Support Education and Nutrition Programs

Salesian Missionary Volunteers: New Guidelines for Welcoming and Supporting Volunteers

(ANS – Rome – November 2, 2026) – On October 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. Rome time, the Advisory Team of Salesian Missionary Volunteers (SMV) officially presented Best Practices for Salesian Communities Hosting Volunteers, a new practical resource designed to improve the preparation, reception, integration, and support of missionary volunteers in Salesian communities around the world. The online event, held in English, brought together approximately … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Volunteers: New Guidelines for Welcoming and Supporting Volunteers

Ratio Chapter 5 – “Walking Together: Accompaniment and Discernment”

(ANS – Rome – November 3, 2026) – As part of the ongoing process of becoming familiar with and embracing the first five chapters of the new edition of the Ratio, the Salesian Congregation has presented the first four chapters at two-month intervals and invited feedback on their content. Now, attention turns to the Fifth Chapter: “Walking Together: Accompaniment and Discernment.” This is a central … Continue reading Ratio Chapter 5 – “Walking Together: Accompaniment and Discernment”

West County Salesian Boys and Girls Club Invite You to Their Fall Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

(Richmond, California) – Join us for an afternoon of fine wines, delicious appetizers, and a silent auction. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a relaxing day with friends! Wine Tasting Experience: Sample a selection of local and regional wines. Appetizers: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Café Soleil, including cheese platters and charcuterie. Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items like art, gift … Continue reading West County Salesian Boys and Girls Club Invite You to Their Fall Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Salesian Vocational Training Receives the “Stella Award” at Ceremony Honoring Victims of Train Crash

(ANS – Salamanca – October 30, 2026) – Salesian Brother Santiago Elorriaga, a member of the Salesian Vocational Training Group of Spain’s St. James the Greater Province (SSM), received the Stella Award on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The award was presented to the Salesian Congregation in recognition of its work in vocational training, particularly its dedication to young people enrolled in entry-level vocational training programs. … Continue reading Salesian Vocational Training Receives the “Stella Award” at Ceremony Honoring Victims of Train Crash

“Education Is a Matter of the Heart”: Salesians of Colombia Meet with First Lady to Discuss the Future of Young People Following the Earthquake

(ANS – Medellín – October 30, 2026) – Some meetings open the door to new possibilities. At the Pontifical Bolivarian University in Colombia, Father Gustavo Maury López, Economer of the St. Louis Bertrando Province of Medellín, Colombia (COM), met with the country’s First Lady, Ana Lucía Pineda. She leads some of the nation’s most important social initiatives and serves as patron of the “ICETEX, A … Continue reading “Education Is a Matter of the Heart”: Salesians of Colombia Meet with First Lady to Discuss the Future of Young People Following the Earthquake

Appointment of the New Superior of the Salesian Province of the Antilles

(ANS – Rome – October 31, 2026) – On October 30, 2026, during the October–November plenary session of the General Council, the Rector Major, Father Fabio Attard, with the consent of the General Council, appointed Father Adán Luis Marrero Berríos as Superior of the Salesian Province of the Antilles (ANT). Father Adán Luis Marrero Berríos was born on January 10, 1969, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, … Continue reading Appointment of the New Superior of the Salesian Province of the Antilles