(ANS – Goma) – A new chapter in Salesian history began on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the official installation of Fr. Carlos Kabumba Balezi as the first Superior of the new Vice Province of East Congo Africa (ACE), placed under the patronage of St. Joseph. The celebration, marked by prayer, fraternity, and hope, represents a … Continue reading Fr. Carlos Kabumba Balezi Installed as the First Superior of the New Vice Province of East Congo Africa (ACE)

(ANS – Caracas) – The Salesians of the St. Luke Province of Venezuela have announced, with deep sadness, the passing of Fr. Luciano Odorico, who died on the evening of Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the House in Altamira, Caracas. Elected General Councillor for the Missions during GC23 in 1990 and subsequently re-elected by GC24 in 1996, Fr. Odorico dedicated his entire life to Don … Continue reading Farewell to Fr. Luciano Odorico, Former General Councillor for the Missions

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV has appointed two Salesians of Don Bosco to serve in two bodies of the Roman Curia: Salesian Bishop George Pallipparambil, who has led the Diocese of Miao in India, has been appointed to the Pontifical International Council for Catechesis, while Fr. Kevin Otieno Mwandha, Vice Rector of the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, has been appointed a … Continue reading Bishop Pallipparambil and Fr. Mwandha Appointed to Two Vatican Dicasteries

(ANS – Schio) – Fr. Francesco Andreoli, a 36-year-old Salesian priest regarded by the community as the heart and soul of the Salesian oratory in Schio, and Alberto Fioretto, a 16-year-old youth leader, died on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026, in a road accident. A third person was injured. The tragedy has left the entire community in mourning. The Circumstances of the Tragedy … Continue reading Schio, Young Salesian Priest and Oratory Youth Leader Die in Road Accident

(ANS – Córdoba) – The city of Córdoba hosted a significant and moving event. During the celebration of the Eucharist of the Good Shepherd, and in the presence of the provincial community, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Fr. Julio César Boffelli officially assumed his role as the new Provincial of the Salesian Province of Argentina North for the 2026–2032 term. The ceremony, presided over by … Continue reading Fr. Julio Boffelli Begins His Term as Provincial of the Salesian Province of Argentina North

(ANS – Turin) – There has been a change in the presidency of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Missionary Procuratorate Office based in Turin: Fr. Luca Barone, SDB, is the new person in charge of this service, following on from Fr. Daniel Antúnez, who accompanied him in recent months. Since September 2023, Fr. Barone has been at Salesian Headquarters in Rome, where he has taken on … Continue reading Fr. Luca Barone is the New Procurator of Missioni Don Bosco in Turin

(ANS – Rome) – The work of the General Council is proceeding at full speed: during this winter’s plenary session, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians, with the consent of the other members of the Council, designated Fr. Francisco Cervantes Huitron as the new Superior of the Christ the King and Mary Help of Christians Province of Guadalajara Mexico (MEG). Founded on August 30, … Continue reading Fr. Francisco Cervantes Appointed Superior of the Province of Guadalajara Mexico (MEG)

(Vatican City, Italy)– On Monday, October 7, the one-year anniversary of the the Hamas-Israel war, Pope Francis calls the Church to pray and fast for peace. “In this dramatic hour of our history,” the Pope said, “while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at … Continue reading Pope Francis Calls the Church to Pray and Fast for Peace