(ANS – São Paulo – September 30, 2026) – On September 25, the Don Bosco Social Center in Itaquera (São Paulo) hosted the 6th Congress on Social Education on the theme “New Frontiers and the Role of the Social Educator.” Social educators and professionals from Salesian organizations, together with representatives from various institutions, took part in a day of formation, reflection, and the exchange of … Continue reading 6th Congress on Social Education Brings Together Salesian Educators to Discuss “New Frontiers”

(ANS – Rome – September 25, 2026) – Today, Friday, September 25, marks the end of the second and final day of the Mediterranean Region Meeting at Salesian Headquarters in Rome. The meeting brought together the Salesian Provincial Superiors for a time of discussion, formation, and sharing ahead of the start of the new pastoral year. The meeting, convened by Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, … Continue reading Mediterranean Region Meeting: Focus on the Salesian Economy, the Team Visit, and Formation

(ANS – Lima – September 21, 2026) – A meeting attended by 18 Salesians involved in formation in the Interamerica Region concluded on September 18 at the Laura Vicuña Retreat House of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Chaclacayo, Lima. Over the course of four days, participants explored the challenges of Salesian formation, particularly the implementation of the new Ratio Fundamentalis. The meeting … Continue reading “Thinking of new paths that until now may have seemed impossible”: the Interamerica Region Salesian Formation Meeting concludes

(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

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

(ANS – Colle Don Bosco – September 10, 2026) – Fourteen novices from Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Poland and Spain made their first religious profession in the Salesian Congregation on September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 11 a.m. in the Basilica of St. John Bosco at Colle Don Bosco. The Holy Mass was presided over by Fr. Silvio Roggia, … Continue reading 14 Novices Make Their First Salesian Religious Profession at Colle Don Bosco

(ANS – Rome) – For September and October, we recommend reading Chapter Four of the Ratio: “THE DIMENSIONS OF THE JOURNEY.” It is one of the chapters where the new features of this edition are most clearly evident. Fr. Ivo Coelho presents it in a video interview; he is undoubtedly the person who knows, better than anyone else, from the inside, everything that the Ratio … Continue reading The Five Dimensions in the New Edition of the Ratio, Explained by Fr. Ivo Coelho

(ANS – Rome) – The “America Ratio: Young People, Brothers, and Salesians” online meeting took place on August 21, bringing together approximately 210 Salesian confreres in formation from about 15 Provinces across the Americas to share experiences and reflect together on the first three chapters of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum. One of the most significant features of the meeting was the active role … Continue reading America Ratio: Young People, Brothers, and Salesians

(ANS – Palermo) – The National Quinquennium Formation Week has come to a close in Palermo. From August 17 to 22, 2026, it brought together 54 Salesian confreres from all six Provinces in Italy. The event was marked by deep spiritual communion, fraternity, and study, centered on the guiding theme: “The beautiful witness” (1 Tim 6:13) “of charity.” What Is the Quinquennium? In the formation … Continue reading “A Fine Example of Charity”: 54 Young Salesians from Italy in Sicily for the Quinquennium Formation Week

(ANS – Turin) – The 11th Salesian School of Spiritual Accompaniment has begun in Valdocco, bringing together 23 participants from 14 different Provinces (ATE, AFC, ANG, MDG, ILE, ICP, ICC, ISI, CRO, SLK, CAM, COB, BBH, BMA), accompanied by Fr. Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, and Salesian Brother Raymond Callo, a member of the Formation Sector. Three simultaneous interpreters for Spanish, Portuguese, and French … Continue reading 11th Salesian School of Spiritual Accompaniment

(ANS – Shillong) – The General Councillor for Formation, Fr. Silvio Roggia, SDB, presented the new Salesian Ratio in English and presented the first copy to Fr. Ivo Coelho, former General Councillor for Formation and currently Rector of the Divyadaan Center in Nashik. Present at the launch ceremony were Fr. John Zosiama, Superior of the Shillong, India Province (INS), Formation Delegates from across the South … Continue reading English Edition of the New Ratio Presented in Shillong

(ANS – Bangalore) – At the age of 62, Manikkam has found in beekeeping an opportunity to improve her family’s life and regain the dignity that comes with being an entrepreneur. Her story is part of the “WELivE” program, run by the Salesian organization known as the Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) in India, which supports women in vulnerable situations through formation, technical … Continue reading Manikkam, the Indian Beekeeper Whose Life Has Been Transformed Through Salesian Support

(ANS – Rome) – A morning of formation dedicated to Don Bosco’s Preventive System brought together members of the Salesian Generalate on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The gathering was attended by the Rector Major, the Vicar of the Rector Major, the General Councilors, and members of the various sectors. Organized in collaboration with the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), the initiative is part of the preparations for the … Continue reading The Preventive System: A Shared Reflection on the Future of the Congregation

(ANS – Rome) – “The experience of the Extraordinary Visitation to the Province of São Paulo has prompted me to reflect on the experience of working alongside the laity and on shared formation, both in this Province and in others throughout the Region,” said Fr. Héctor Gabriel Romero, Regional Councilor for the South Cone Region of the Americas, during his “goodnight” on July 17. The … Continue reading “Goodnight” by Fr. Héctor Gabriel Romero, Regional Councilor for the South Cone Region of the Americas

(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of July 13, 2026, the Sacred Heart Community held another gathering featuring the “Goodnight” reflection by the General Councillors. The main speaker was Fr. Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, who presented the 5th edition of the Ratio Fundamentalis Formationis, recently promulgated by the Rector Major and his Council. To introduce his reflection, Fr. Roggia chose a striking … Continue reading Fr. Silvio Roggia’s “Goodnight” on the New Ratio: “A Journey That Has Only Just Begun”

(ANS – Rome) – The summer session of the General Council of the Salesian Congregation began on Monday, July 6, 2026. During this period, as is customary, the councilors are invited to deliver a goodnight reflection to the members of the Generalate community following Vespers. The first “goodnight” was given by Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, Regional Councilor for Central and West Africa, who shared a reflection … Continue reading General Council Session Gets Under Way: The First Goodnight Entrusted to Fr. Alphonse

(ANS – Quito) – From June 13–27, 2026, the Salesian Centre for Ongoing Formation in the Americas (CSFPA) hosted an Intensive Course on Salesianity, a formative experience that brought together 33 members of the Salesian Family from various provinces across the continent. From the moment participants arrived, the atmosphere was marked by a warm welcome from the Centre’s staff, who supported every stage of this … Continue reading The CSFPA Organizes an Intensive Course on Salesian Spirituality with Participants from 12 Countries Across the Americas

(ANS – Turin) – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, hundreds of people—including young people, Salesians, and women religious—listened attentively to Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin. The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and Rector Major Emeritus publicly presented his interview-based book, A Future Without Numbers and Without Walls: A Conversation … Continue reading Cardinal Fernández Artime, SDB: “Let the Decline in the Number of Religious Become an Opportunity for Renewal”

(ANS – Chile) – The first meeting of the online formation cycle for Salesians and lay collaborators from Salesian works took place on Tuesday, June 9. More than 130 participants from schools, parishes, shrines, the Don Bosco Foundation, the Catholic University Silva Henríquez, and various groups of the Salesian Family—especially Salesian Cooperators—took part in the session. The opening session was led by Salesian priest Fr. … Continue reading The Salesian–Laity Formation Cycle 2026 Begins

(TURIN, Italy) – A special event will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin, featuring Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and Papal Legate for the Papal Basilicas of Assisi, as well as former Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation. Scheduled for 11:00 … Continue reading Presentation of the Book A Future Without Numbers and Without Walls at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco

(ANS – Rome) – Next week, from May 25–31, 2026, the Zefirino Namuncurà Community at Bufalotta in Rome will host a meeting for Salesian Rectors of Specific Formation for both Salesian Brothers and candidates for the priesthood. The event, organized by the Formation Sector, will provide participants with a structured program of reflection, study, and sharing aimed at exploring key aspects of the Salesian formation … Continue reading Formation Meeting for Rectors of Specific Formation: A Week of Reflection and Discussion on the Salesian Formation Journey

(ANS – Colle Don Bosco, April 2026) – In the inspiring setting of Colle Don Bosco, the cradle of the Salesian charism, Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, convened an informal meeting of vocation animators and formators responsible for aspirantates and prenovitiates. The gathering brought together participants from two events currently taking place at the Colle: the School of Accompaniment and the European meeting of … Continue reading Salesian Vocation Animators and Formators Gather at Colle Don Bosco

(ANS – San Antonio Tlayacapan) – The 2026 Meeting of Salesian Brothers took place at the former MEG Novitiate in San Antonio Tlayacapan, in the state of Jalisco, from March 19–21, 2026: a space for fraternity, formation, and reflection centered on the vocational revitalization of the Salesian Brother, held within the framework of the Solemnity of St. Joseph. The activities began on the afternoon of March 19 in a … Continue reading 2026 Meeting of Salesian Coadjutors: “Vocational Revitalization of the Salesian Coadjutor”

(Vatican City — March 2026) — What is the future of consecrated life? This is the central question of a new book published by San Paolo, written by Salesian Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DIVCSVA) and Rector Major Emeritus, together with Fr. Giuseppe Costa, a Salesian priest and expert in religious communication. … Continue reading A Future Without Numbers and Without Walls: A Conversation on Consecrated Life

(ANS – Rome) – The first global online meeting dedicated to the specific formation of Salesian Brothers brought together the RMG Formation Team, directors, formators, Brothers in formation, and past pupils from the three international formation centers in Mexico, Cameroon, and the Philippines. With simultaneous translation facilitating active participation across languages, the gathering fostered a spirit of fraternity, shared reflection, and collaborative learning centered on … Continue reading First Global Online Meeting Strengthens Specific Formation of Salesian Brothers

(ANS – Rome) – The General Secretariat of the Salesian Congregation, led by Fr. Guido Garino, has compiled statistical data on the state of the Congregation at the end of 2025. The information, based on data contained in the “Flash” reports submitted by the 93 secretaries of the Salesian Provinces and Vice-Provinces worldwide and collected through the portal portal.sdb.org, offers a detailed snapshot of the Salesian … Continue reading Statistics of the Salesian Congregation as of December 31, 2025: An Updated Picture of Its Global Presence

(ANS – Telšiai) – In recognition of the valuable contributions of the various communities of consecrated life to the pastoral growth of the Diocese of Telšiai, which is celebrating its centenary this year, the Bishop of Telšiai, Msgr. Algirdas Jurevičius, awarded the Salesian Community of Telšiai, together with other religious communities of the diocese, the Medal of Saint Justin. The award was conferred at the … Continue reading The Salesian Community of Telšiai Receives the Medal of Saint Justin as the Diocese of Telšiai Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

(ANS – Rome) – On December 18, 2025, the Youth Ministry Department brought together Don Bosco TECH Regional Directors from India, Africa, Europe, and ASEAN for an online meeting, focused on strengthening global collaboration and envisioning the future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers (VTC). The virtual gathering provided a shared space for reflection on regional developments, emerging challenges, and collective aspirations for the Salesian mission in … Continue reading Global Collaboration: Charting the Future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers

(ANS – Rome) – In November, SMV Volunteer Coordinators, Salesians, and those engaging in volunteering participated in an online formation session to consider the topic: Building relationships with the Salesian Communities that receive volunteers. There were two different sessions – one for the Spanish language and one for the English language. The sessions were well attended and had robust discussions about this topic. In the Spanish language session, … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Volunteering Formation Building Relationships with the Salesian Communities that Receive Volunteers

(ANS – Rome) – The Orientation and Formation Course for newly appointed Salesian Provincials came to an end this morning, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. For almost two weeks, the participants shared moments of reflection, dialogue, study, and in‑depth work, but above all, growth in spirituality, fraternity, and awareness of their mission.​ Participants The course initially brought together: Fr. Domenico Saraniti, Provincial of Italy–Sicily (ISI) Fr. Vitális Gábor, Provincial of … Continue reading Course for Newly Appointed Provincials Concludes: An Enriching and Formative Experience to Recenter on the Salesian Charismatic Identity​

(ANS – Rome) – On Friday, July 11, the Advanced Formation Course for Salesian Leaders in Europe, organized by the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), came to an end. The course was entitled: ‘The Preventive System: Detailed study, Updating and Proposals’. The one-year course awarded 15 European University Credits, comprising 375 hours of work, with three weeks of compulsory attendance in Rome. The class was international, involving … Continue reading Advanced Formation Course for Salesian Leaders in Europe

(ANS – Alassio) – With the session of June 2025, the fourth edition of the Theological and Pastoral Formation Course was officially concluded, even if the previous ones had a different title. The initiative, the strong wish of the Salesian Central Italy Circunmscription (ICC), offered a qualified opportunity for growth to all those who, in various capacities, work within Salesian houses. It was a proposal  aiming to combine … Continue reading Conclusion of the Fourth Edition of the Theological and Pastoral Formation Course

(ANS – Rome) – On June 19, 2025, the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, in collaboration with Partnerships for Change of San Francisco, hosted the international conference Laudato Si’: Legacy, Prospects, and Challenges. This event, organized to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ historic encyclical, brought together academic leaders, environmental experts, students, and representatives of international organizations to reflect on the encyclical’s impact, future prospects, … Continue reading Laudato Si’ @10: Legacy, Prospects, and Global Challenges

(ANS) – After 30 days of pilgrimage in Italy, the participants of the 4th Level of the school of Salesianity have concluded their formation journey following in the footsteps of St. John Bosco. This experience, organized by the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation for America (CSFPA) based in Quito, marked the end of a four-year formation cycle. It began in Valdocco, where the participants retraced their … Continue reading ‘In the Footsteps of Don Bosco’: the 4th Level of the School of Salesianity Concludes in Italy

(ANS – Cagliari) – In 2022, something meaningful happened in Valdocco. For the first time, members from the Youth Ministry and Mission sectors came together to chart a common path for missionary volunteering. That meeting marked the birth of a shared strategic plan, a global effort to strengthen Salesian Missionary Volunteering (SMV) across the Congregation. Fast forward to 2025. The Advisory Team reunited in Sardinia to reflect … Continue reading Reflecting Forward: SMV Advisory Team Assesses 2022-2025 Global Strategy

(ANS – Quito) – With a solemn Eucharist celebrated last Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America (CSFPA) began the celebration of its 50th anniversary. This event marks the beginning of a year dedicated to giving thanks for the legacy received and to reflecting on and planning the future of this Salesian house, which since 1972 has been a place designed to respond … Continue reading The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America Celebrates 50-Year History of Responding to the Challenges of the Latin American Continent

(ANS – Rome) – A group of 14 Salesians will meet at Salesian Headquarters in Rome from October 18 to November 3, 2024, to work on the draft of the Ratio. The group consists of representatives from each of the regions, the Pontifical Salesian University and the members of the Formation Sector. The improved text will be presented to the new Rector Major during General Chapter 29, who will decide how and when to … Continue reading Updates on the “Ratio”

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

Amatitán, Mexico – March 2024 – From March 3rd to 10th, 2024, the 30th-anniversary celebrations of “CRESCO-America,” a specific formation community for Salesian coadjutors of the Salesian Provinces in America, were celebrated. The event, organized by the current CRESCO community and the Province of Mexico-Guadalajara (MEG), was also attended by 35 Salesian coadjutors who were formed at the center in previous years. From 3rd to … Continue reading The 30th Anniversary of CRESCO-America

(ANS – Quito) – The San José Cafasso Salesian School of Spiritual Accompaniment aims to form Salesians and lay people with the ability to accompany the processes of personal and vocational growth, walking alongside young people in their human experience and faith through the Salesian charism. This work has a fundamental value: it must be carried out in the daily lives of young people, integrating their … Continue reading Salesian Accompaniment: A Daily Mission