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Formation

Reflections from the Periphery on Salesian Education Today in the American Continents

By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, SDB, Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation – Berkeley The Salesian Family is present educating and evangelizing throughout the American continents and in the most varied places and projects. Our educational system (the Preventive System of Don Bosco) impacts the big city and the small town, the Amazon jungle, the pampas (plains) and the mountains, the poor neighborhood and the urbanized area. … Continue reading Reflections from the Periphery on Salesian Education Today in the American Continents

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Formation

Reflexiones desde la periferia sobre Educacion Salesiana hoy en el Continente Americano

By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez Rodriguez, SDB, Centro Salesiano de Formación Permanente Berkeley La Familia Salesiana estamos presentes educando y evangelizando en todo el continente americano y en los mas variados lugares y proyectos. Nuestro sistema educativo impacta la ciudad grande y el pueblo pequeño, la selva amazónica, la pampa y la montaña, el barrio pobre y la zona urbanizada. Nuestras escuelas son agrícolas, técnicas, vocacionales, … Continue reading Reflexiones desde la periferia sobre Educacion Salesiana hoy en el Continente Americano

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ANS, Social Communications

Salesians of Don Bosco Gear Up for the Artificial Intelligence Age: New Commission Launched

Don Bosco Tech alumnus Brendan Chua (Design ‘00), the school’s Dean of Technology and Chair of the popular Media Arts & Technology (MAT) program, is serving as a member on the 12-person International Salesian Commission for Artificial Intelligence (ISCAI). Here is the article as it is presented on Agenzia iNfo Salesian: (ANS – Rome) – In order to answer to the mandate of the GC28 to … Continue reading Salesians of Don Bosco Gear Up for the Artificial Intelligence Age: New Commission Launched

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Province Schools

Bishop Mora Salesian High School: Once a Mustang Monument

(Los Angeles, California) – In 2013, work began on a monument which would welcome all visitors to the Salesian campus and reflect the spirit of all alumni. The monument is a gift to Salesian High School on behalf of every graduating class since 1962.  Renowned sculptor and Salesian alumnus, Dan Medina ’86, has created the stunning 18′ monument which will be installed on the school’s plaza … Continue reading Bishop Mora Salesian High School: Once a Mustang Monument

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ANS

Pope Francis: May the Jubilee be a Time to Rediscover, Proclaim and Build Hope

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Francis calls Christians to be builders of hope as he celebrates Vespers after presiding at the ceremony to officially proclaim the Jubilee of 2025. “Christian hope gives us the courage to build a fraternal and peaceful world when it seems barely worth the effort,” Pope Francis said as he encouraged the faithful to rejoice in the gift of the resurrection … Continue reading Pope Francis: May the Jubilee be a Time to Rediscover, Proclaim and Build Hope

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Salesian Family, Salesian Prayer

Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians: Booklets Available in Five Languages

(ANS – Rome) – Anticipation is growing for the 2024 edition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians. As devotees around the world prepare for the spiritual journey to be undertaken as a community, those responsible for the initiative have completed and made available the translated versions of the booklets that accompany the videos. The happy intuition to gather the entire global Salesian Family … Continue reading Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians: Booklets Available in Five Languages

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Gospel Reflection

Thank you, St Luke – Solemnity of the Ascension

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Oddly enough, the best account of the Ascension is not in the Gospels but in St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles. That is fine, because Luke thought of ‘Acts’ as Volume II of his history of Jesus and the Church. Therefore, he wrote, “After [Jesus] had suffered, He appeared to them during forty days speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting … Continue reading Thank you, St Luke – Solemnity of the Ascension

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Gospel Reflection

Gracias San Lucas – Solemnidad of the Ascensió

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Por extraño que parezca, el mejor relato de la Ascensión no está en los Evangelios, sino en los Hechos de los Apóstoles de San Lucas. Eso está bien, porque Lucas pensó en ‘Hechos’ como el Volumen II de su historia de Jesús y la Iglesia. Por lo tanto, escribió: “Después que [Jesús] hubo padecido, se les apareció durante cuarenta días … Continue reading Gracias San Lucas – Solemnidad of the Ascensió

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Province News

Province Photo News

Updates from Corpus Christi, St Bridget’s Chinese Catholic Community, and Don Bosco Technical Institute Corpus Christi Church held a First Holy Communion Retreat and celebration of Reconciliation, Saturday, May 4, 2024. After two years of preparation 33 young people (ages 8-12) will celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 12th. Fr. Thom Thodukulam (bottom right) , Fr. Ed Liptak (bottom left), and Fr Tom … Continue reading Province Photo News

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Salesian Spirituality

The “Secret of Mary” in Our Journey to Holiness

By Judy Alvarez Every May 24th, the Salesian Family celebrates with joy and thanksgiving the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. As a family, many also prepare for the celebration through the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 15-23. The Salesian headquarters in Rome have prepared resources to unite the Salesian Family in prayer and deepen our devotion to Mary Help of Christians. … Continue reading The “Secret of Mary” in Our Journey to Holiness

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Province News, Salesian Spirituality

International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition by Blessed Carlo Acutis

By Judy Alvarez “Miracles of the Eucharist are divine interventions aimed at confirming the real presence of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.” +Carlo Acutis This weekend the community of St. Dominic Savio Church in Bellflower, California will host the International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles created and designed by the Blessed Carlo Acutis. All are welcome to explore this exhibit currently on … Continue reading International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition by Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Youth Ministry

5th ESA Continental Meeting: Together for the Present and Future of Salesian Education

(ANS – Guadalajara) – As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Salesian School in America (ESA, in Spanish), the 5th ESA Continental Meeting was held from 1 to 5 May at the Anáhuac Chapalita Institute in Guadalajara, State of Jalisco, Mexico, under the motto: “Together for the present and future of Salesian education”. The event was attended by around 237 people from 47 Provinces – including the … Continue reading 5th ESA Continental Meeting: Together for the Present and Future of Salesian Education

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Social Communications

Shaping Tomorrow: Education in the Digital Age

ANS – Rome) – In the digital era, many people think that communicating is having the possibility of accessing social networks, following a profile, “liking” attention-grabbing posts, sharing daily memes, or sending the “San Antonio chain” on WhatsApp… On the other hand, many people think that “communicating” means producing digital content, posting it on a social network and getting lots of “Likes”, without realising that they … Continue reading Shaping Tomorrow: Education in the Digital Age

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Salesian World News

Flood Emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul: The Province of Porto Alegre Commits to Helping

ANS – Porto Alegre) – Brazil is in a state of natural disaster following the disastrous floods that have hit the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the extreme south of the country, the worst since 1941, since April 27, 2024. The most affected area was around Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in some locations, 150 mm of rain fell in 24 … Continue reading Flood Emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul: The Province of Porto Alegre Commits to Helping

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Province Schools

Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

By Karen Krynen Rosemead, CA – Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in pre-application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026.  Prior … Continue reading Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

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Province Schools

SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

By Luis Hernandez, SJB Brave News (Bellflower, CA) – Last school year, St. John Bosco High School introduced a new online learning service called SJB Global, which allows students to take multiple online classes while still having the option to be on campus. This was only possible due to the school President, Dr. Brian Wickstrom, who has had the idea for many years, but it finally … Continue reading SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

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Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, May 3, 2024, Pope Francis warmly welcomed the members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills (CONFAP) to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Centre for Upskilling in Technical Skills (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale – … Continue reading Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

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