Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isThe respect for HUMAN LIFEPray. Act. Witness. Enjoy and share! Please let us … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – July 2026
(ANS – Rome) – The summer series of “goodnights” offered to the Salesian community at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome continued on July 9, when Fr. Innocent Bizimana, SDB, Regional Councilor for the Africa East and South Region, reflected on the witness of Salesian confreres serving in some of the world’s most challenging mission territories. Remaining Faithful Amid War, Disease, and Crisis Fr. Bizimana described … Continue reading Fr. Innocent Bizimana’s “Goodnight”: The Strength of the Confreres in Times of Crisis
(ANS – Port Vila) – On June 29, 2026, the pioneering Salesian community in Vanuatu began a series of community meetings to discern the future direction of the Salesian presence in the country. This initiative is part of an initial planning process designed to better understand the realities and aspirations of young people in Vanuatu and identify the most effective educational responses to their needs. … Continue reading Towards Don Bosco’s Educational Mission in Vanuatu
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 May Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fidel Orendain SDB General Councillor for Social Communication; • “Human beings – respect for human life” by Fr. Moïse Paluku SDB, … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – July 2026
(ANS – Monte Salvado) – On June 17–18, 2026, the Council of the Salesian Province of St. Rose of Lima in Peru (PER) met at the Mary Help of Christians missionary community in Monte Salvado, one of the most emblematic, challenging, and historic Salesian presences in the Peruvian jungle. The session was chaired by Fr. Juan Pablo Alcas Michilot, Provincial, together with the Provincial Councilors, … Continue reading Monte Salvado: A Hopeful Outlook on the Future of the Salesians of Don Bosco from the Missionary Frontier of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
(ANS – Turin) – Fr. Luca Barone traveled to Ukraine in his capacity as president of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Mission Office based at Valdocco, Turin. He brought his Salesian confreres a message of fraternal solidarity, as Italy continues to send aid—within the limits imposed by the ongoing war—to meet both material and spiritual needs. “The aim is to reach out to our brothers … Continue reading Standing with those who resist: Missioni Don Bosco’s trip to Ukraine
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway and winter brings the coldest temperatures of the year to the Southern Hemisphere, Don Bosco Por Los Jóvenes, the Salesian Mission Office in Argentina, has launched an awareness and fundraising campaign to support the Salesian presence in Argentine Patagonia. “When the Selección (Argentina’s national soccer team) plays, something special happens. Distances fade away. … Continue reading “If the World Cup Unites Us, So Does Solidarity”: Don Bosco Por Los Jóvenes Launches Campaign for Missionaries in Patagonia
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isTHE VALUES OF SPORTLet the field be our formation ground. Enjoy and share! … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – June 2026
(ANS – Warsaw) – On May 27–28, 2026, Fr. Luca Barone, President of Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS, and Dr. Marco Faggioli, General Director of the same Salesian institution, traveled to Poland, specifically to Warsaw, for a two-day meeting and collaborative working session with the Director of the Provincial Mission Office, Fr. Marek Gryn, and his team. The exchange of knowledge between the Turin Mission … Continue reading Meeting in Warsaw Between Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco, Turin, and the Missionary Center of the PLE Province
(ANS – Goma) – The Ebola outbreak affecting the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread and has placed the entire country on high alert. According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 750 suspected cases and over 170 deaths have already been recorded. Although no cases have been detected elsewhere in the country, aside … Continue reading Ebola Emergency: Salesians Step Up Prevention and Awareness Efforts to Protect the Population
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 May Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Carlos Mendez SDB, new member of Youth Ministry Sector; • “In missions lands, we play as a team”, by Fr. … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – June 2026
(ANS – Rome) – Sometimes, when listening to the missionaries’ most adventurous accounts, one is struck by the dangers they faced, from a hostile natural environment and precarious travel conditions to hostility from certain sections of the local population. Don Bosco, through his dreams, imagined what those risks might be. As a newly ordained priest, he himself had considered going to China with the Fathers … Continue reading How Mary Help of Christians Protected the First Missionaries in Patagonia
(ANS – Rome) – One year after its publication, the “Bosco Food” book continues to highlight the richness of the cultures in which the Salesian charism is present throughout the world. On the monthly anniversary of the Salesian Missions, we once again draw attention to this unique tool for evangelization. The Bosco Food project began several years ago. Following the 150th anniversary of the first … Continue reading “We Love Bosco Food”: The International Salesian Recipe Book
(ANS – Beirut, April 29, 2026) – The crisis in the Middle East continues to worsen despite the ceasefire declared in Lebanon. Bombings in southern Lebanon, rising prices, and a lack of jobs are placing thousands of families in difficult conditions. Against this backdrop, the Salesians are continuing their work to assist more than 100 displaced people at the El Hossoun center and are strengthening … Continue reading Amid the Emergency, the Salesians Step Up Support for Displaced Families and Focus on Education
(ANS – Muniguda, April 2026) – Salesian missionaries secured funding for scholarships for 34 economically disadvantaged girls studying at Don Bosco School, located in Muniguda in the Rayagada District of Odisha, India. The scholarship funds were provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and were used to cover school fees, hostel fees, and educational materials. Although the funding … Continue reading 34 Girls at Don Bosco Muniguda Receive Scholarships Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 May Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation; • “Palabek: commitment, adaptability and community support ensure a food supply”, by Fr … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – May 2026
(ANS – Genzano) – The meeting of the Quinquennium missionaries serving in countries across the Mediterranean and Central and Northern Europe regions took place from April 20–25, 2026, in Genzano, in the province of Rome. For participants, it was a valuable opportunity to come together and reconnect with fellow missionaries from previous assignments. The team from the Missions Sector, organizers of the event, was also … Continue reading Quinquennium Missionary Program: Gratitude Following the Meeting Held in Genzano
(ANS – Madrid) – Child slavery continues to affect millions of boys and girls around the world, even though it often remains hidden. To mark World Day Against Child Slavery, observed today, April 16, Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, warns of a reality that takes many forms and reminds us that education and protection are essential to breaking this vicious cycle. These … Continue reading No School, No Childhood, and Constant Danger: The Current Face of Child Slavery Around the World
(ANS – Rome) – On the eve of the 11th of the month, the Missions Sector reminds everyone that all the materials for Salesian Mission Day 2026 are ready: the printed version has been sent out, and the PDFs can be found at the provided link. The well-known theme is: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive – Salesian Missionary Solidarity.” The booklet opens with an initial greeting … Continue reading SMD Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of April linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isSUPPORTING PRIESTS IN CRISIS“Be attentive. Be compassionate. Be there.” Enjoy and share! Please let … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – April 2026
(ANS) – One month after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and with no clear or rapid resolution in sight, Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. More than one million people have been displaced, thousands have been killed, and the population is becoming increasingly vulnerable. In this context, Salesian houses are providing education, shelter, and psychological care as a last line … Continue reading The Salesian Network: A Refuge for Displaced People One Month After the Start of War
By Jorge Suarez (Aptos, California) – A letter from the parent of one of our participating students, sharing reflections on the transformative experience in Tijuana. Dear Juan Carlos, I hope this message finds you well. It was great meeting you both today. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the extraordinary experience you provided my daughter, Camila, through the recent trip to Tijuana, … Continue reading Gratitude for the Transformative Impact of the México Mission Trip in Tijuana in 2026
By JC Montenegro, PhD (Watsonville, California — March 19, 2026) – During the solemn celebration of the Mass of St. Joseph at Mary Help of Christians Church, the community gathered to recognize students from St. Francis High School for their commitment and generosity in serving during the recent Tijuana mission trip. The recognition took place in the presence of the full student body, highlighting the … Continue reading St. Francis High School Participants Honored for Service in Tijuana Mission Experience
(ANS – Igawa) – Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Igawa Parish in Tanzania now have access to fresh, clean water for their community thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding was part of the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” and was implemented to address chronic water scarcity affecting Igawa village and surrounding rural communities in the Mbeya Region. With … Continue reading Water Project Funded by Salesian Missions Ensures Clean Water Access to 10,000 People in Don Bosco Igawa Parish
By Luis Chacon, CYM for St. Mary’s, Santa Isabel Church, and Salesian Family Youth Center (Berkeley, California — March 11, 2026) Salesian missionaries serving across the Western United States gathered in Berkeley on March 11 for a day of reflection, formation, and fraternity as part of the province’s preparation for Salesian Mission Day 2026. The meeting was coordinated by JC Montenegro, Delegate for Mission Animation, Fabian Cardenas, Delegate for … Continue reading Provincial meeting prepares for Salesian Mission Day 2026 and reflects on missionary accompaniment
(ANS) – In a brief but heartfelt message, the Salesian Superior of the Jesus the Adolescent Province of the Middle East (MOR), Fr. Simon Zakerian, invites the entire Salesian Family worldwide to support with their prayers the peoples living in the troubled lands of the Middle East. Fr. Zakerian chooses his words carefully in the video he released—not only because he speaks in Italian, which … Continue reading Appeal for Prayer from the Salesian Provincial of MOR: “Lord, Give Us Your Peace!”
(ANS – Mahajanga) – Students at the Salesian Technical and Vocational Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar, will soon benefit from newly constructed facilities, made possible through funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Construction began in March 2025 and is currently ongoing. The project will serve 400 students, including those from the Salesian community as well as young people … Continue reading Salesian Technical and Vocational Center Builds New Facility Thanks to Donor Support from Salesian Missions
(ANS – Gatenga) – The Don Bosco Gatenga Centre in Rwanda regularly hosts intensive training programs on photovoltaic solar energy for educators and vocational teachers, aiming to expand the impact of renewable energy in schools and their surrounding communities. These initiatives combine technological innovation, sustainability, and educational commitment to address the region’s energy challenges. The Don Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Centre has become a benchmark … Continue reading The Salesian Don Bosco Gatenga Centre Promotes Training in Solar Energy with Programs that Support Sustainable Development
(ANS – Rome) – Following the release of the poster and teaser, the Missions Sector has published the official video for Salesian Mission Day 2026, titled “Hearts Open, Mission Alive.” Salesian Mission Day (SMD) 2026 celebrates missionary solidarity and, in particular, the contribution of the Salesian Mission Offices. Everyone has something to give: time, listening, energy, joy, hope… As a wise Mapuche leader from Patagonia … Continue reading Here Are the Videos for Salesian Mission Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”
(ANS – Turin) – Guatemala? Yes. Papua New Guinea? Also. Sudan? The same. “It is easier to list the countries where I have not been,” smiles Bro. Antonio Saglia, speaking from his office in Valdocco. A Salesian Brother, professed in 1957 and formerly a teacher of graphic arts, he is now 87 years old and has traveled the world documenting life in Salesian missions inspired … Continue reading Bro. Saglia, SDB: A Life Traveling the World – Telling the Story of Salesian Missions
(ANS – Sangradouro) – Fr. Joseph Tran Van Lich, a Salesian missionary originally from Vietnam, has begun a new phase of his pastoral work among the Xavante Indigenous people in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Present in the region since 2021, the priest now uses digital tools to offer prayers and biblical teachings in the villages, adapting to the growing spread of technology among Indigenous populations. As … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Uses Social Media to Evangelize the Xavante People
(ANS – Rome) – Exactly 40 years ago, on March 3, 1986, in Turin, the Salesian NGO Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) (International Volunteering for Development) was founded with the goal of implementing international cooperation projects. On that day, 14 young men and women—dreaming of a more just world—decided to embark on a new journey with a single desire: to stand beside young people … Continue reading VIS: 40 Years Beside Youth Around the World with Don Bosco
(ANS – Rome) – On the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. John Cagliero (February 28, 1926), Salesian cardinal and leader of the first Salesian missionary expedition, the Missions Sector launches the Salesian Missionary Day (SMD). This year, the Salesian Missionary Day, promoted by the Missions Sector, focuses on missionary solidarity, particularly the role of Salesian Mission Offices, under the slogan “Hearts Open, Mission … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Day 2026: Hearts Open, Mission Alive!
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Guido Errico SDB, member of the Formation Sector;• “Building bridges in the Holy Land”, by Emanuele V., missionary in Middle … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – March 2026
(ANS – Rome) – The Presidency Assembly of the Association of Salesian History Enthusiasts (ACSSA) was held in Rome from February 13–15, 2026, dedicated to preparations for the 2027 World Congress on the theme “Salesian Missions in the World.” The proceedings opened with a moment of prayer, followed by greetings from the President, Sister Maria Maul, and a welcome from Fr. José Mendonça, Superior of … Continue reading Toward the 2027 World Congress “Salesian Missions in the World”: The ACSSA Presidency Assembly
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of Februarylinked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isILLNESS Enjoy and share! Please let us know what you think about … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – February 2026
(ANS – Tokyo) – Amid the coldest weather of the year and falling snow, the 100th Anniversary Commemorative Mass marking the arrival of the Salesians in Japan was solemnly celebrated on February 8 at Tokyo Cathedral. Despite the severe conditions, the cathedral was filled to capacity with Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, lay faithful, and many young people, creating a deeply prayerful atmosphere of … Continue reading Salesians Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Their Arrival
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Géza Nádudvari SDB, CORAM/RCMA (Regional Coordinator for Missionary Animation) Central-North Europe Region; • “Niger: Preaching without preaching”, by Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – February 2026
(ANS – Taisha) – “With hope in the Risen Christ, we sadly announce the passing of Fr. Enio Esteves. Until the very last moment of his life, he lived out his missionary vocation in service of the Amazonian peoples of our country. We are united in prayer for his eternal rest.” With these words, the Salesian Province of Ecuador announced the death of Fr. Esteves, who … Continue reading Salesian Fr. Enio Esteves Dies in Plane Crash
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of January linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or download it in the shared … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – January 2026
(ANS – Rome) – On the morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the General Councilor for the Missions, Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, visited the headquarters of Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) in Rome to lead a morning of formation, learning, and exchange with all the staff at the VIS headquarters and representatives from various countries and offices around the world. Also in attendance were … Continue reading Fr. Crisafulli Leads a Morning of Learning and Formation at VIS Headquarters
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations worldwide in observing the Catholic World Day of Peace, marked annually on January 1. Established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and first celebrated in 1968, the day invites people everywhere to reflect on the shared responsibility of building peace. For 2026, Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme “Peace be with you … Continue reading Catholic World Day of Peace: Programs from Salesian Missions that Foster Peace
(ANS – Rome) – Even the hope of missionaries and pastoral workers who are killed is “a hope full of immortality, because their testimony remains as a prophecy of the victory of good over evil.” This is one of the comments by Pope Leo XIV chosen to introduce the usual report published at the end of the year by the Fides Agency on Catholic missionaries and … Continue reading “The Hope of Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Who are Killed is a Hope Filled with Immortality.” Fides Publishes Report on Catholic Missionaries Killed
(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – On December 7, a meeting was held in the Lower Basilica at Colle Don Bosco for volunteers of Operation Mato Grosso, a spontaneous movement that educates young people through voluntary work in favour of the poorest in Latin America, born from the heart and imagination of Salesian priest Ugo De Censi. About a thousand young people gathered to remember Fr. … Continue reading Operation Mato Grosso: A Story that Continues
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the January 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11 – January 2026
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of December linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. It is linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – December 2025
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the December 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11 – December 2025
(ANS – Madrid) – Augusto left the streets of Angola and today wants to become a teacher; Artem had to leave his home in Ukraine and lives as a refugee in Poland, accompanied by the Salesians; while Agani was given a second chance at the Magone Centre in the Philippines after being imprisoned for stealing a telephone… Like them, there are millions of minors in the … Continue reading Day for the Rights of the Child: One in Six Children in the World Live in Extreme Poverty
(ANS – Rome) – Eric is a member of the 155th missionary expedition sent to Mongolia last year, who is participating in this year’s Corso Germoglio and received the missionary cross on November 11. Introduce yourself I am Br. Eric Ndayicariye, a Salesian of Don Bosco and member of the 155th missionary expedition. I was born in the Bujumbura archdiocese, Kirombwe parish; I am Burundian by … Continue reading Let Us Get To Know the New Missionaries: Eric, From Burundi to Mongolia
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on November 20, the day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness of children’s issues worldwide. To date, 194 countries have signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of … Continue reading WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Educational and Social Programs that Empower Youth
(ANS – Kedgaon) – Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, located in Maharashtra, India, implemented the “Solar Home Lighting” initiative to address energy deprivation among migrant households. To facilitate the initiative, Salesians received donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Through the project, 55 migrant families were provided with solar home lighting systems. These families now have safe, reliable and affordable access … Continue reading How Solar Lighting Empowered 55 Migrant Families in India
(ANS – Lomé) – Salesian missionaries at the Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House in St. John Bosco Community in Akodessewa, Lomé, Togo, added a new water purification and filtration system thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding came from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The project included the construction of a water tower and tank … Continue reading Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House Has Clean Water Access Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, After the wonderful moments in Valdocco for the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian Missionary Expedition, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Lifevideo of November. It is linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on YouTube or download it from … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – November 2025
(ANS – Rome) – Close to the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian Missionary Expedition, and exactly 150 years from the day when the ship Savoie set sail from the port of Genoa to take the first Sons of Don Bosco to Argentina, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, launches a new missionary appeal, ‘for a renewed charismatic fidelity and missionary generosity’. … Continue reading The Rector Major’s Missionary Appeal ‘for Renewed Charismatic Fidelity and Missionary Generosity’
(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, the beating heart of Don Bosco’s charism, the celebration of the missionary mandate of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) took place on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. … Continue reading 156th Missionary Mandate on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition
(ANS – Turin) – The Rector Major gathered with new missionaries, volunteers, and delegates of Missionary Animation on the morning of November 11 at Valdocco, for a profound encounter and dialogue centered on renewing the missionary spirit that lies at the heart of the Salesian vocation. Fr. Fabio Attard gave deep insights on the missionary identity of the Salesian charism, challenging participants to reconnect with the … Continue reading Rector Major Meets the Missionaries at Valdocco: A Call to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Missionary Heart
(ANS – Valdocco) – In the historic Church of Saint Francis de Sales, a profound moment of faith and dedication unfolded as the Salesian family gathered for the solemn Delivery of Missionary Assignments. This moving ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for dozens of new missionaries – SDBs and FMAs who have accepted the call to bring the Gospel and the Salesian charism to distant … Continue reading An Evening of Missionary Joy and Commitment at San Francis de Sales Chapel
(ANS – Rome) – One hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of young Salesians embarked on a journey that would change the history of the Congregation and the Church forever: the First Salesian Missionary Expedition, sent by Don Bosco on November 11, 1875 to South America. Those ten missionaries, with their hearts full of faith and their pockets empty, brought with them only the … Continue reading Salesian Family: 150 years of the First Missionary Expedition. And the Future?
By JC Montenegro, PhD, Delegate for Mission Animation, Salesians of Don Bosco USA West (ANS – Turin) – For the first time in the history of the Salesian Congregation, delegates from around the world have gathered in Valdocco, Turin – the birthplace of the Salesian charism – for a truly historic meeting. Eighty delegates, representing the rich diversity of our global Salesian presence, have come together … Continue reading Carrying the Fire Forward: A Salesian Goodnight by Fr. Jorge Crisafulli, SDB
(ANS – Turin) – Give thanks, Rethink, Relaunch: following these three verbs, the Salesian Family is journeying throughout the year, emphasizing the missionarydimension of the charism, 150 years after November 11, 1875, the date on which, led by John Cagliero, the first missionary expedition set out. Several events will take place in Valdocco in the coming days. On Thursday November 6, the Salesians who are members … Continue reading 150 Years of Salesian Missions in Valdocco: “Here We Are!”
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. Salesian Missions maintains partnerships with international humanitarian aid organizations like Rise Against Hunger and Feed My Starving Children that donate tons of nutritious … Continue reading Salesian Missions Launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal
(ANS – Vatican City) – On Thursday, November 6, 2025, during the Special Congress of Theological Consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, a unanimous positive opinion was given regarding the heroic exercise of virtues, the reputation for holiness and the signs of the Servant of God Oreste Marengo (1906-1998), Bishop of Tura, of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, missionary in India. … Continue reading The Cause of the Servant of God Oreste Marengo Moves Forward
(ANS – Santiago) – The Salesian Mary Help of Christians work, located in Santiago de Cuba, is among the hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, which has caused very serious material damage and a profound humanitarian crisis in the eastern part of the country. In spite of the seriousness of the emergency, the Salesian community – comprising Fr Miguel Ángel Fernández, Fr Eduardo Marroquín and Salesian Brother … Continue reading Salesians in Santiago de Cuba Face Up to the Devastation From Hurricane Melissa, Bringing Aid to the Population
(ANS – Madrid) – For many years now Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, in addition to carrying out numerous interventions in mission territories, has also been carrying out an important information and awareness-raising operation on the little-known realities of developing countries. Through news reports and documentaries it makes known the faces and stories of those most loved by Don Bosco – the vulnerable … Continue reading Misiones Salesianas: Giving a Voice to the Forgotten and Sowing Awareness
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the November 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11 – November 2025
(ANS – New Delhi) – Following the heartfelt “A Legacy of Love,” the South Asia Region releases “A Legacy of Grace,” the newest episode in the Salesian Mission 150 Years series. Now streaming on YouTube, the sequel journeys deeper into the struggles and faith of Salesian Family Missionaries in Sudan and South Sudan, revealing how divine grace sustains them amid war, famine, and loss. Produced by … Continue reading A Legacy of Grace – The Power of Faith in the Face of Suffering
Message of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB, at the Opening of the Celebrations for the Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA (ANS – Rome) – The life of Saint Maria Troncatti, a woman from the mountains who became a missionary in the Amazon, speaks powerfully to our times. Her experience, despite her humble origins, offers concrete answers to the questions that permeate our era: … Continue reading Saint Maria Troncatti FMA: Woman of Faith, Missionary, Peacemaker
(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, October 17, a “Meeting point” with journalists was held at the Holy See Press Office, Via della Conciliazione 54, on the canonizations of Sunday, October 19, 2025. The Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, was available to answer questions about Sr. Maria Troncatti. Sr. Maria Troncatti is Pope … Continue reading Fr. Cameroni, SDB: “Sr. Maria Troncatti, the Saint Who Was Passionate About Jesus
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11 – October 2025
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of October linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – October 2025
(ANS – Madrid) – Director Antonio Cuadri’s new film, “Te protegerán mis alas,”(My wings will protect you), which will be released in Spanish cinemas on November 14, was presented at several international festivals. The film, which won the Jury Award for Best International Feature Film at the Portobello Film Festival (England) and the Audience Award at the International “Cinema Bajo la Luna” Festival in Islantilla (Spain), … Continue reading ‘Te protegerán mis alas’ The New Film by Antonio Cuadri: A True Story of Friendship, Overcoming Difficulties, and Hope
(ANS – Quito) – The Superior of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Ecuador, Fr Marcelo Farfán, SDB, shared a message to communicate the launch of the Missionary Campaign 2025, which this year has the motto ‘Missionaries of Hope among Peoples’. The initiative will run from October 2025 until the end of January 2026. Here is the text of the message released by the Provincial of … Continue reading The Salesian Province of Ecuador Launches the 2025 Missionary Campaign with the Slogan: “Missionaries of Hope Among Peoples”
(ANS – Mandalay) – In a remarkable display of compassion and solidarity, Fr. Bosco Nyi Nyi led a team of Salesians, diocesan clergy, and religious sisters to provide much-needed aid and support to 1,600 displaced families in Min Kun, near Moekok Hill. These families, forced to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict, received not only essential supplies but also spiritual encouragement and emotional support during … Continue reading Salesians Bring Hope and Aid to 1,600 Displaced Families
(ANS – West Arnibil) – Salesian missionaries in the village of West Arnibil, located in Assam, India, completed the St. Jude Chapel thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. With the funding, Salesians were able to build the chapel, plaster and paint the interior, complete the wiring for lights and fans, and construct the portico and … Continue reading Salesians Build St. Jude Chapel in West Arnibil Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions
Dear Friends of the Salesian Mission, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of September linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on Youtube … Continue reading Cagliero Life September Video – Relationships
(ANS – Bobo-Dioulasso) – Salesian missionaries in the St. Francis of Assisi community of Burkina Faso have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The chapel is located in Bobo-Dioulasso, which is roughly 20% Catholic. The community has nearly 300 people who lacked an adequate place for liturgical celebrations on Sundays or for on-site activities such … Continue reading Salesians Have New Chapel for St. Francis of Assisi Community Thanks to Funding from Salesian Missions
(Rome – SDB Missions Sector) Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We send you the 2025 September Cagliero 11 bulletin: IN THIS ISSUE Relaunch: RELATIONSHIP, for promoters of integral ecology; We invite you to share your thoughts with us and follow us on our social media channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSDB Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero 11 – September 2025
(ANS – Xuan Hiep) – In a spirit of joy and communion, the Salesian Province of Vietnam held a grand Missionary Animation Dayat the Xuan Hiep community to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Congregation’s first missionary expedition (1875-2025). The event was graced by the presence of the General Councillor for Missions, Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, and the Economer General, Fr. Gabriel Stawowy, from the Salesian headquarters in Rome. The … Continue reading Celebrating 150 Years of Missionary Spirit with Renewed Zeal
(New Rochelle, USA – August 2025) – On August 14, the Salesians of the New Rochelle Province commissioned ten lay missionary volunteers at the Don Bosco Retreat Center in Haverstraw, N.Y. The group, five men and five women from seven U.S. states, completed a three-week orientation program that included prayer, cultural preparation, practical experience at St. John Bosco Parish in Port Chester, and a retreat … Continue reading Salesians Commission Ten Missionary Volunteers
(ANS – Porto Alegre) – From July 13 to August 2, the Salesian Province “Saint Pius X” of Brazil-Porto Alegre (BPA) organized the 2025 edition of the “Animação Missionária Juvenil” (AMJ – Youth Missionary Animation in Portuguese). The event brought together more than 450 participants in four cities across three southern Brazilian states: Guarapuava (Paraná), Ascurra and Joinville (Santa Catarina), and Viamão (Rio Grande do Sul). This edition … Continue reading “AMJ 2025” Strengthens the Salesian Mission with 450 Young Missionaries and 3,500 Visits
(ANS – Buenos Aires) – In a moment of profound celebration, the Salesian Missionary Bonfire commemorated the 150th anniversary of Don Bosco’s first missionary expedition to Argentina. Held during the Jubilee Year of Hope, the gathering was both a tribute to the pioneers of the past and an invitation to rekindle the Salesian mission today. A Missionary Bonfire of Gratitude The event honored the arrival of … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Bonfire Marks 150 Years Of Hope
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of August linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups.We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – August 2025
(ANS – Damascus) – Despite the extremely difficult security situation, the Salesians of Don Bosco in Syria are continuing their work with children and young people this summer. The Situation in the Country The socio-political context in the country remains fragile, and especially in southern Syria, thousands of people have left their homes for fear of the clashes that have taken place in recent months. But … Continue reading Help and Hope From the Salesians in the Midst of the Crisis. Also ‘Don Bosco Mission Austria’ in Support of Young Syrians
(ANS – Araçatuba) – The 7th edition of VAMS – Salesian Academic Missionary Volunteering – promoted by UniSALESIANO, took place in July 2025 and left a profound mark on the participating academics and the Bororo and Xavante indigenous communities in the state of Mato Grosso. More than a one-off mission, the project has established itself as a true encounter of worlds, values, and affections. Even before … Continue reading “VAMS” Promotes Solidarity Network and Transforms the Lives of Academics and Indigenous People
(ANS – Sao Paulo ) – During the month of July, the Salesian Mary Help of Christians Province of Sao Paulo Brazil (BSP) promoted a new edition of its traditional ‘Mission Week,’ a project that has now become historic, mobilizing 27 groups from different Salesian communities in evangelization and community development initiatives that benefit both those who receive them and those who carry them out. A … Continue reading The BSP Province’s Mission Week 2025 Involves More Than 1,300 Young People
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We send you the 2025 August Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school…and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE: Rethink: COEXISTENCE, for Social work collaborators We invite you to send us a comment and follow us on our social channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – … Continue reading Cagliero 11
(ANS – Vatican City) – Hundreds of digital missionaries and Catholic influencers from around the world have gathered in Rome for the first-ever Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, a two-day celebration aimed at fostering communion, deepening mission, and sharing hope through digital platforms. Part of the Jubilee of Youth and held on July 28–29, the Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, promoted by the Dicastery … Continue reading Catholic Digital Missionaries and Influencers Share Hope at Jubilee Event
(ANS – Berhampore) – In the heart of Berhampore Central Correctional Home, where despair and isolation often cast long shadows, the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) is quietly rewriting the narrative of incarceration. Established in 1999, this faith-driven Non-Governmental organization is proving that transformation, not punishment, is the key to lasting reform. Rooted in the Salesian spirit and guided by the words of Mahatma Gandhi—”Crime is … Continue reading Don Bosco Prison Ministry: Restoring Dignity and Hope Behind Bars
(ANS – Kuyuntsa) – From July 10 to 13, 2025, the community of Kuyuntsa hosted the first-ever gathering of Achuar indigenous youth, a pastoral initiative organized by the local parish. The aim was to strengthen cultural identity, faith, and youth leadership among the native communities of the Manchari River basin. Twelve years have passed since the death of the Servant of God, Fr. Luis (Luigi) Bolla, … Continue reading Young People of the Manchari River Basin Gather for the Achuar Youth Meeting
(ANS – New York) – From July 14 to 25, 2025, the High-Level Political Forum is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Salesian Congregation, represented by Fr. Rafael Bejarano, the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr. Mathew Thomas Panamkattu, the Representative of the Salesians of Don Bosco to the United Nations (UN), and a permanent team, is actively participating in this significant global event. … Continue reading Builders of Peace and Development: The Salesian Commitment in International Arenas
(ANS – Castelnuovo Don Bosco) – The Missionary Ethnological Museum (MEM) at Colle Don Bosco is the protagonist of a new relaunch adventure through its formal membership of the newly established MIPAM Network – Italian Museums with World Heritage. After a series of preliminary meetings held in Milan (November 2023), Parma (April 2024), Turin (January 2025), and Florence (June 2025), in which the MEM has always participated, the concrete formation … Continue reading The Missionary Ethnological Museum at Colle Don Bosco Among the Founders of the MIPAM Network
(ANS – Caracas) – Salesian missionaries with the Province of St. Lucas in Venezuela were able to provide training on the “Bosco Way Walking with Don Bosco Toward the Salesian Identity” thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project sought to provide pastoral and educational staff with a deeper understanding of Don Bosco and Mother … Continue reading Salesians Train Nearly 500 Staff About Life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups.We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – July 2025
(ANS – Juba) – On the 14th anniversary of the independence of the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, celebrated on July 9, more than 5,000 people displaced by the conflict in neighboring Sudan have improved their living conditions thanks to the distribution of waterproof tarpaulins by Salesian missionaries in the Gumbo refugee camp in Juba. This emergency intervention prevented hundreds of vulnerable families from spending the … Continue reading Tarpaulins to Shelter from the Rain and Give Dignity to Displaced Persons in Chaos
(ANS – Mandalay) – Two months ago, a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing more than 4,000 deaths and around 400,000 injuries, severe damage in many towns and villages in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions. Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged, and families were forced to flee their homes. Some communities remained isolated for days. Many families are still sleeping in the open, under plastic sheeting or … Continue reading Courage Amid the Rubble
(ANS – Rome) – From June 29 to July 1, 2025, the Directors of the four Salesian Mission Offices – Salesian Missions (New Rochelle), Missioni Don Bosco (Turin), Don Bosco Mission (Bonn), and Misiones Salesianas (Madrid) – gathered at the Salesian Generalate, Sacro Cuore in Rome, for a three day annual meeting marked by prayer, reflection, fraternity, and planning for the Congregation’s global missionary outreach. Convened … Continue reading Annual Meeting of the Directors of the Four Salesian Mission Offices at Congregational Level
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB, Formation Sector; • “For the Gift of Discernment, we Give Thanks”, by Raymond Callo SDB, Formation Sector; • The interview with Fr. Reginaldo Lima Cordeiro, Missions Sector member, about the processes of missionary discernment; • Forum about Ignatian and Salesian discernment;; • The monthly prayer intention for the discernment.[Give Thanks: DISCERNMENT, for the Provincial Formation delegates] … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – July 2025
(ANS – Madrid) – More than 123 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to armed conflict, extreme violence, or serious human rights violations. Once again, the number of displaced people has risen, and now 1 in 67 people worldwide are victims of forced displacement. Of these, nearly 43 million have had to flee to other countries, and over 49 million are boys … Continue reading More Than 500,000 People Forced to Leave Their Homes are Taken in by Salesians Worldwide
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups.We will follow the three verbs of the 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – June 2025
(ANS – Rome) – ‘Bosco Food’ published on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. June 4: Feast of St. Francis Caracciolo. Co-founder of the Clerics Regular Minor, added the renunciation of ecclesiastical offices to his vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Because of his deep love for the Eucharist, the “Bread of Jesus,” his industriousness in donating large quantities of food, … Continue reading Bosco Food: the International Salesian Cookbook
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Jose Joseph SDB, Treasurer, Office of the Salesian Economer General; • “Being a Salesian Family that goes forth,” by Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli SDB, New General Councillor for the Missions; • The interview with Julie Kim Yeaeun about balancing different needs with a Salesian mindset; • Forum with some data about Salesian Missionary Solidarity; • The monthly prayer intention … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – June 2025
(ANS – Buenos Aires) – As part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Salesian missionaries in America – sent by St. John Bosco himself in 1875 to Argentina to evangelize Patagonia – one of the major initiatives planned for this year took place: the American Salesian Missionary Congress ‘Entrelazando Caminos’ (Intertwining Paths). The event took place from May … Continue reading Salesian Missionary Congress in America Concludes: Renewed Momentum Towards New Paths for the Salesian Mission in America
(ANS – Port-au-Prince) – More than 2,300 youth in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization growing a global movement to end hunger. The shipments of meals were received by the Salesians of Don Bosco and then distributed to the three Salesian centers of Don … Continue reading Meals Provide Nutrition for More Than 2,300 Youth Through a Partnership Between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of May linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of the 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on Youtube, or just clicking on the … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – May 2025
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Jose Lorbeth Vivo SDB, member of the Youth Ministry Sector; • “Work that gives dignity and builds society”, by Hernando Mendivelso Aponte, Provincial Coordinator of Professional Training, Colombia – Bogotá (COB); • The interview with Sara Sechi, executive secretary of Don Bosco International, about the transition from school to work; • Forum about the world unemployment; • The monthly … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – May 2025
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, monthly remembrance of the Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of April, linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. This … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – April 2025
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Harris Pakkam SDB, member of the Sector for Social Communication, director of InfoANS; • “Contemplative in action: Balancing Prayer and Technology in a Digital World”, by Fr. Philemon Anthony Chacha SDB ; • The interview with Fr. Libor Všetula SDB about Artificial Intelligence; • Forum about the use of Artificial Intelligence; • The monthly prayer intention for the missionary … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – April 2025
(ANS – Mandalay) – A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on the morning of March 28, leaving the nation in shock. The tremors were also felt in neighboring Thailand and several other Southeast Asian countries. Thousands of casualties and injuries have already been confirmed, and local authorities have launched an appeal to the international community for emergency assistance. The Salesians have been working in Myanmar for … Continue reading Salesians’ Appeal After the Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: “We Will Need a Lot of Help to Recover”
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of March linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on YouTube or just click on the button … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – March 2025
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusing the world’s attention on areas requiring further action. This year’s theme is #AccelerateAction for gender equality. The theme “emphasizes the … Continue reading International Women’s Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Educational Programs that Empower Women and Girls
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Joan Lluís Playà SDB, Rector Major’s Delegate for the Salesian Family • “Crisis as opportunity also in families”, by Antonella Sinagoga, member of the Youth Ministry Sector, Psychotherapist and Family Mediator; • The interview with Sr Koshuni Auxilia VSDB about forgiveness of transgressions of missionaries made in the past; • Forum with some numbers about families; • The monthly prayer intention for … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – March 2025
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, monthly remembrance of the Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of February linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups.We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – February 2025
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Steve DeMaio SDB, Delegate for the Vocation Ministry for Eastern U.S.A. (SUE Province); • “Humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord, not Lord of the harvest”, thanksgiving speech by Fr. Alfred Maravilla SDB, General Councillor for the Missions; • The interview with Fr. Martin Kačmáry SDB, novice master in Poprad, Slovakia; • Forum on the number of Catholics per priest; • The monthly … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – February 2025
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, monthly remembrance of the Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of January linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – January 2025
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, here are the Salesian missionary intentions for 2025. They follow according to the 3 verbs of the 150th anniversary celebration.• GIVE THANKS• RETHINK• RELAUNCH Each month the prayer will be for a specific group of people collaborating for Salesian mission. Continue reading Cagliero 11
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, we send you the 2025 January Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board and forward it to the confreres and others interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE… We invite you to send us a comment and follow us on our social channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSDB Missions … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – January 2025
(ANS – Rome) – Looking ahead to 2025, the Jubilee Holy Year and the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition, Fr Stefano Martoglio, Vicar of the Rector Major, currently in charge of the Congregation worldwide ( Art. 143 of the Constitutions), addresses a missionary appeal to all Salesians on the anniversary of the foundation of the Salesian Congregation, today, December 18. “I am addressing … Continue reading 2025 Missionary Appeal
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of December linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or just clicking on the video button below. This month the topic is the HOPE Am I living … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – December 2024
(ANS – Buenos Aires) – The Mater Misericordiae church in the Congreso district of Buenos Aires hosted the celebration marking the opening of the 150th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, December 14, 2024, on the 149th anniversary of the arrival in Argentina of the first Salesian missionaries sent by Don Bosco himself and who arrived in Buenos Aires on December 14, 1875. The place was significant, as … Continue reading Celebrations Begin for the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human Rights Day commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been translated into … Continue reading Human Rights Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Educational and Social Programs for Youth
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, we send you the December Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print for the community Notice Board /Oratory /School… and/or forward it to the confreres and those interested. IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has outlined and reiterated its commitment to calling for the creation of inclusive, accessible, and sustainable societies and communities. In 1981, the U.N. proclaimed Dec. … Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities: Salesian Missions Highlights Support for People with Disabilities
We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of November linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or download it in the shared folder. This month the topic is the LOSS Do I trust God that, even if I lose someone, it may be for my … Continue reading Cagliero Life Video – November 2024
(ANS) – The Salesian American Missionary Congress’ Entrelazandos Caminos (Intertwining Paths) is officially launched on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with a digital formation session called “Preparatory Dialogues’’ that will take place through Zoom at 7pm Argentine time (UTC-3). In 2025 the Salesian Congregation celebrates the 150th anniversary of the First Missionary Expedition sent by Saint John Bosco to the Americas, specifically to Argentina. In this context, … Continue reading American Salesian Missionary Congress ‘Intertwining Paths’ Preparatory Dialogues Underway
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, we send you the November Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print for the community Notice Board /Oratory /School… and/or forward it to the confreres and those interested. IN THIS ISSUE Continue reading Cagliero 11
(ANS – Rome) – For 16 years, the Corsa dei Santi has gathered athletes and running enthusiasts on November 1 every year in an initiative that celebrates sport, honors the Solemnity of All Saints, and supports international solidarity. This year, the sports event through the historic center of Rome seeks to highlight the project of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Ukraine to support, through sport, the morale … Continue reading “Back on Course to Restart”: The 2024 Race of Saints in Support of Sport in Ukraine
(ANS – New Rochelle) – “Salesian Missions,” the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. The day, first held in 2012, was established to promote equal treatment and opportunities for girls. It is an acknowledgment by the world that there is a disparity in the way … Continue reading INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions Highlights Education and Social Programs for Girls
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, IN THIS ISSUE… Greetings from Adam Rudin, Salesian Lay Missioners director, New Rochelle, USA; “Builders of Ecumenic and Interreligious Dialogue”, by Fr. Alfred Maravilla SDB, General Councillor for the Missions (BUILDERS OF DIALOGUE is the theme of the 2024 Salesian Mission Day);The interview with Fr. Rafael Bejarano Rivera SDB, Youth Ministry Sector; Forum on major refugee-hosting countries; The monthly prayer intention for a shared mission, particularly in Colombia. … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – October 2024
(ANS – Rome) – Today, we continue to listen to the voices of the new missionaries belonging to the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition, who, on Sunday, September 29, will receive the missionary cross from the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio. With us today is Krešo Gabričević, who will leave Croatia for Oceania, specifically Papua New Guinea. Hi Krešo! Could you please introduce yourself? … Continue reading The 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition: Meet Krešo M. Gabričević, Being Sent to the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS)
(ANS – Jarabacoa) – More than 9,700 Haitian refugees and their families, who fled their home country due to the ongoing political crises and settled in the community of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, have received meals to support their nutritional needs. The meals were provided through a partnership between Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization growing a global movement to end hunger, and Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of … Continue reading More than 9,700 Haitian Refugees Improve their Nutrition through Rise Against Hunger Meals
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of September, linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or download it in the shared folder, just clicking on the button below. This month the topic is the EARTH: What can I … Continue reading Cagliero Video – September 2024: EARTH
(ANS – Rome) – Just a few days ago, on September 8, International Literacy Day was celebrated, a date that highlights, among other things, an alarming fact: more than 765 million people around the world cannot read and write. As reported in an article by Misiones Salesianas, Salesian missionaries around the world are at the forefront of education and more than 2.3 million children and young people receive education and find … Continue reading More than 765 Million People Around the World Cannot Read: the Salesians’ Commitment to Better Literacy
IN THIS ISSUE – Greetings from Fr. Stefano Martoglio SDB;– The members of the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition;“– The interview with Fr. Francis Alencherry on Salesian mission in Bangladesh;– The monthly prayer intention for the cry of the Earth: for the poor and exploited of Bangladesh and for the – sustainment of the Salesians working for them. Enjoy the reading! Mr. Marco Fulgaro and Fr. Pavel Ženísek, SDB Salesian Missions Sector For … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – September 2024
(ANS – Kuyuntsa) – Several decades ago, young Salesian missionary Luis (Luigi) Bolla left his life in Italy, driven by an inner voice that called him to explore lands unknown to him, but known to God. “You will have to walk a long way, carrying my Word,” said the mysterious character who would change the course of his life. A discovery changed everything Initially stationed in … Continue reading From Dreams to Jungle: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey in the Unknown Kuyuntsa
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of August linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on YouTube or download it in the shared folder, just clicking on the button below. This month the topic is POLITICS: What can I do to be … Continue reading Cagliero Video August 2024: POLITICS
(ANS – Rome) – In today’s world, an increasingly active and incisive role is played by the organisations of the so-called Third Sector (considering governments and businesses as the first two). And it is precisely on the non-governmental organisations that the missionary reflection of Fr Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for Salesian Missions, focuses this August, with the aim of fostering awareness of these organisations and networking … Continue reading Helping the Poor and Marginalized to Help Themselves
IN THIS ISSUE: Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSalesian Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero 11
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, United Nations member states adopted a resolution that designated July 30 as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The day aims to raise awareness about the victims of human trafficking and promote and protect their … Continue reading “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”: Salesian Programs Combat Trafficking Through Education
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharingwithin the various youth groups. This month the topic is INFIRMITY.How can I meet God in my infirmity? Enjoy! Please let us know what do you think about it and follow … Continue reading Cagliero Life- July Video: Infirmity
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, we are sending you the July Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE – Greetings from Br. Raymond Callo SDB, member of Formation Sector; – “The Servant of God Costantino Vendrame, apostolic missionary” by Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni SDB, General Postulator; – The interview with … Continue reading Cagliero 11
(ANS – Atyrau) – Fr Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions, was on an exploratory visit to Kazakhstan from May 24 to 28, 2024, at the invitation of Fr Peter Sakmár, Apostolic Administrator of Atyrau. “I accepted the invitation because it is the task of the General Councillor for the Missions to explore new possible frontiers for the Congregation,” he explained. The General Councillor arrived … Continue reading Exploratory Visit from the General Councillor for the Missions
IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Samuel Amaglo SDB, Lecturer in Missiology – Rome UPS; • “Volunteering: Something Meaningful for God!” by Fr. Alfred Maravilla SDB, General Councillor for the Missions; • The interview with Fr. Amatus Manirabaruta SDB: “Salesians rebuilding people’s life in Palabek”; • The forum on the forcibly displaced persons in the world; • The monthly prayer intention for refugees in … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – June 2024
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, IN THIS ISSUE Furthermore, you will find Bosco Food recipes of May: Algeria, Gambia, Sweden and Venezuela. Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Enjoy the reading! Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSalesian Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero11
IN THIS ISSUE: Furthermore, you will find Bosco Food recipes of April Guinea, Malta, Serbia, and Zimbabwe.Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Enjoy the reading and happy Holy Week! Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSalesian Missions Sector Continue reading Cagliero 11 – April 2024
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work on water and sanitation, the day has been honored on March 22 every year since 1993. The day focuses attention on the importance of safe, … Continue reading World Water Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Clean Water Projects
(ANS – Cuiabá) – On the last day of engagements in the Saint Alphonsus Liguori Province, Friday, 15 March, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, offered advice and messages of faith and courage to the participants in the Salesian Missionary Symposium. The event was entitled “From Dream to Missionary Reality in a Time of Synodality” and took place in the Fazenda Mato Grosso … Continue reading The Rector Major Encourages Young People Who Attend the Salesian Missionary Symposium
Mexico City, Mexico – March 2024 – Twenty-four members of Sherbrooke’s “Jeunes Missionnaires du Salésien” (JMS) completed a missionary trip to Mexico City from 28 February to 8 March- They were enthusiastically welcomed in a Salesian house that welcomes, accompanies and educates teenagers at risk. Many of them are orphaned, homeless or come from broken families. Others struggle with drug or alcohol problems. These young … Continue reading Mission Trip to Mexico City for the Salesians of Sherbrooke Young Missionaries
(ANS – Freetown) – Youth at Don Bosco Fambul in Freetown, one of Sierra Leone’s leading child welfare organizations, have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Don Bosco Fambul provides a range of programs to support youth who are living on the streets, girls who have faced sexual abuse, young women who … Continue reading Vulnerable Youth Have New Chapel Through Salesian Missions
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of February, linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharingwithin the various youth groups. This month the topic is GRAND FINAL Do I trust God to not leave me alone even in my Grand Finale? Enjoy! Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek … Continue reading Cagliero Life February Video
(ANS – Freetown) – Don Bosco Fambul in Freetown, one of Sierra Leone’s leading child welfare organizations, has added staffing support thanks to a grant from the Flora Family Foundation secured by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The Flora Family Foundation was established in 1998 by the family of William R. Hewlett (co-founder of the Hewlett-Packard Company) and his … Continue reading Don Bosco Fambul Expands Child-Welfare Work with Grant Secured by Salesian Missions
(ANS – Kep) – The Social Communication team of the Cambodia Salesian delegation of the province of Thailand organized a two-day innovative program, “VOICES,” at Don Bosco Kep (a technical school and children center at the southeast seacoast of Cambodia) on the 27 and 28 of January with the participation of representatives from 8 indigenous groups. As a continuation of the second version of the “Voices” … Continue reading Indigenous People speak up at VOICES, Cambodia
IN THIS ISSUE Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Continue reading February Cagliero 11 Bulletin
(ANS – Rome) – As has been a tradition for some years, on the day we celebrate St. Francis of Sales, the theme for Mission Day is launched, “Builders of Dialogue.” After having seen collaboration with Social Communication and Youth Ministry, this year it is Formation that has made a fundamental contribution to this journey. Dialogue is inescapable in our Salesian mission and is one of … Continue reading Salesian Mission Day 2024: “BUILDERS OF DIALOGUE”
Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of January, linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic is DIVERSITY: Positively embrace the diversity among us Enjoy! Please let us know what do you think about it and follow … Continue reading Positively Embrace the Diversity Among Us
(ANS – Madrid) – A new year has just begun, which opens with the month of Don Bosco, the celebration of the bicentenary of his prophetic dream at the age of nine and the number 24 to remember the constant presence of Mary Help of Christians. With all these incentives Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office based in Madrid, is launching an invitation to keep Don Bosco’s … Continue reading Spain – Bringing Hope Where It Serves and Building Peace: Missionary Goals for the New Year
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, appointed Father Michael Conway as new director of Salesian Missions. Fr. Mike immediately succeeds Father Timothy Ploch, who faithfully and effectively served as interim director for the past 12 months—a role he assumed following Fr. Gus Baek’s unexpected passing in December 2022. Fr Conway was born on 11 August … Continue reading United States – “Salesian Missions” welcome its New Director: Fr Mike Conway
IN THIS ISSUE Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Continue reading Salesian Missions January Cagliero 11 Bulletin
