(Boyle Heights, California ) – As the month of May begins—traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary—Fr. Marco has extended a warm invitation to the Salesian family of the Parishes of Santa María and Santa Isabel de Portugal. In his message, he welcomes the community into this special Marian month, highlighting the many celebrations that will take place within the Salesian charism. Among them is … Continue reading Salesian Parishes Invite the Community to Celebrate Parish Feast in May

By Gina Battad, Salesian Cooperator (San Francisco, California) – Corpus Christi Parish joyfully announces our Pilgrimage of Hope, taking place from November 3 to 15, 2025, to Rome, Lourdes, Fatima and other sacred places. This journey will be a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal for as we travel together as pilgrims in this Jubilee Year of Hope. As we begin this pilgrimage, we hold in … Continue reading Corpus Christi Church: Pilgrimage of Hope

By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Boyle Heights, California) – On Sunday, October 8, the Salesian Faith Forgers Missionary Group experienced a very special moment at St. Isabel’s Parish: the first Children’s Mass, which will be held once a month. During the celebration, the children fulfilled their pledge of commitment, remembering that being missionaries is to serve with joy, share God’s love, and build … Continue reading St. Isabel’s Parish: Celebrating Holiness with Joy

(Bellflower, California) – The community of St. Dominic Savio parish is in full swing this fall with opportunities for young people and families to give, serve, learn, and enjoy! This weekend, St. Dominic Savio School is hosting its 5th Annual Halloween Costume Drive as a fun way to recycle and save money for families. Fundraising for the benefit of young people, the Salesian Cooperators are … Continue reading St. Dominic Savio Parish Animating Community

(Laredo, Texas) – The fall season is a great time to celebrate as a family. The San Luis Rey Church religious education program (CCD) also aims to unite families as a parish community. Furthermore, the parish is joining in solidarity with those who suffer from cancer and those who care for them. Our faith reminds us that prayer is a powerful source of strength for … Continue reading San Luis Rey Church Creates Opportunities For Family Fun and Prayer

By JC. Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California) – At St. Dominic Savio Church the quinceañera celebration is being reimagined through the lens of the Salesian mission. What is often seen only as a cultural tradition, a young woman’s coming of age, has become, in our parish, a powerful tool for family formation and evangelization. A Salesian Response to a Cultural Tradition The Quinceañera Retreat at St. Dominic Savio was designed … Continue reading A Quinceañera Retreat at St. Dominic Savio: Transforming Tradition into Family Formation

(ANS – Bellflower) – As another summer draws to a close, the impact of Camp Savio is clear: it’s more than just a summer program—it’s a transformative experience for young people and children alike. With 230+ volunteers serving 513 children, over 600 meals prepared daily by parish ministries, and 10 buses transporting campers on field trips—including a record-setting 638 participants at the California Science Center—Camp Savio has proven to be a model of teamwork, dedication, … Continue reading Camp Savio: A Summer of Transformation and Leadership

By Fr. Rafael Saiz, SDB (Watsonville, California) – It has been wonderful to celebrate the month of May with various demonstrations of affection to the Virgin under the titles of Fatima and Our Lady Help of Christians. Let us not fail to participate in the Eucharist celebrations at these events. The greatest gift we can offer the Mother of Heaven is to nourish ourselves with … Continue reading Stop, the Heart of Jesus is With You / Detente, El Corazón de Jesús Está Contigo

Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco, California “Franciscan and Dominican Friars, the Missionaries of Charity, the Salesian Family (Priests and Cooperators), and the faithful joined in the Corpus Christi Procession today, Sunday, June 22, from Saints Peter and Paul Parish to the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi.” Source: Saints Peter and Paul Facebook Page St. Luke Catholic Church, Stockton, California You are … Continue reading Province Parishes Photo News

(Los Angeles, California) – The Feast of Mary Help of Christians at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Boyle Heights was celebrated as a parish family from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25, engaging many parish leaders, including young people. The weekend festival promised an array of food, fun, and entertainment for everyone. Cultivating youth leaders in the Salesian communities of Boyle Heights, Luis Chacon, … Continue reading Youth Leaders Make a Difference at St. Mary’s Festival in Honor of Mary Help of Christians

(Los Angeles, California) – On Wednesday, May 28,2025, St Mary’s Catholic Church in Boyle Heights invites you to a night filled with the Holy Spirit! The Mary Help Prayer Group has made this night of worship and praise possible. The special guest will be Sonia Villarreal, a singing artist and Catholic preacher who will share her powerful testimony of faith. Come with your family and … Continue reading St. Mary’s Church Invites You to an Evening of Praise and Worship

By Fr. Rafael Saiz, SDB (Watsonville, California) – We started the last month of this year, and time passes quickly. However, the seconds have always been the same. Throughout these months, we have been able to live so many things and enjoy great moments; even so, time always seems “elusive.” An ancient Latin expression reflects this feeling of the human being: “Tempus irreparable fugit.” Yes, … Continue reading From the Pastor’s Desk

By Frank Lavin, Salesian Cooperator (San Francisco, California) – Sts. Peter and Paul Salesian parish in San Francisco celebrated the one-hundredth anniversary of its church building on November 9th and 10th, 2024. Pastor Fr. Tho Bui, SDB, parochial vicars, Fr. Al Mengon, SDB, Fr. Vien Nguyen, SDB, and in-residence Salesians Fr. John Lam, SDB, and Brother Ernie Martinez, SDB, welcomed the hundreds of visitors throughout … Continue reading 100 Years of Blessings: Sts. Peter and Paul Church

Join us November 9 & 10, 2024, as Saints Peter and Paul celebrates 100 Years! Enjoy the video invite below: Banquet tickets are available for all who wish to come. Please scan the QR code to order: Continue reading Ss. Peter and Paul Church Celebrates 100 Years

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By Andrea Navas, Camp Director  (San Francisco, CA) – We started planning for Camp Don Bosco at Corpus Christi Church months before it started; each Friday meeting was filled with nerves, excitement, and new faces. We recognized how we were all there for a purpose, but not many of the youth knew what an oratory was. Sharing with them the dream of Don Bosco, we … Continue reading Camp Don Bosco: A Dream Fulfilled at Corpus Christi Church

By Luis Chacon In a sincere gesture of appreciation for their dedicated service throughout Holy Week at both Salesian parishes of St. Mary’s and St. Isabel in Boyle Heights, the Salesians of Don Bosco, Father Marco Cesar and Father Hector, along with the leader of the altar servers, Ezequiel de Leon, treated the altar servers to a well-deserved outing to the cinema. Grateful for the … Continue reading Honoring Dedication: Salesian Altar Servers Enjoy a Movie Outing

By Luis Chacon On Holy Thursday, each parish held separate but deeply meaningful liturgical observances. Led by Lisandro Albor and Anna Monique, the youth from the confirmation program played an integral role in bringing to life the Gospel passage depicting Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, as well as presenting a poignant Living Stations of the Cross. However, it was on Good Friday that … Continue reading Tridium Celebrations at St. Isabel’s and St. Mary’s Salesian Parishes

By Louis Chacon This spiritual journey kicked off with the launch of the new Don Bosco Club, meeting every Friday afternoon at St. Isabel’s Parish. Led by Mrs. Belkys, discussions with kids and teens began, focusing on the importance of Palm Sunday. These chats set the stage for the upcoming retreats, fostering a space for reflection and growth. On Monday, simultaneous retreats for children were … Continue reading Holy Week Retreats at St. Mary’s and St. Isabel’s Salesian Parishes

By Luis Chacon In the heart of Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, a dedicated team of individuals from various groups of the Salesian family has embarked on a mission to cultivate a vibrant youth ministry. Led by Fr. Marco Caesar, pastor of St. Mary’s and Santa Isabel as well as Fr. Hector Franco, Associate Pastor. This initiative is also a collaborative effort involving passionate individuals like Mario Barrios, … Continue reading The Journey of Salesian Ministry in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

By Raul Salazar Hello! I’m Raul Salazar from San Luis Rey Church in Laredo, Texas. I am excited to share our experience from the Come and See Retreat held at the San Luis Rey Youth Center two weeks ago (February 3rd-4th). The Vocation Team thoughtfully crafted the retreat with support from the Youth Ministry Team here in Laredo. Our aim was to bring together young … Continue reading Come and See Retreat in Laredo Texas

By Joseph Ng On Sunday, February 11, 2024, St. Bridget Chinese Catholic Church in Chinatown, Los Angeles, celebrated the Grand Opening of the Mary Help of Christians Center. Bishop Matthew Elshoff, OFM, Cap. joined St. Bridget Pastor Father Peter Pong, SDB, in presiding over the Center’s Grand Opening ribbon cutting. The new Center will be dedicated to supporting the teachings of St. John Bosco by … Continue reading Grand Opening of Mary Help of Christians Center

By Lisandro Albor, Jr. (Los Angeles, California) – In the heart of East Los Angeles, the St. Mary’s and Santa Isabel parish communities gathered for a workshop, signaling a new era of focus and importance in youth ministry. The joy among the parishioners was noticeable as they happily welcomed Fr. Marco Cesar, their new pastor. With Fr. Hector Franco by his side, they were eager … Continue reading Salesian Parish Communities Listen for the Needs of Youth in East Los Angeles