(ANS – Rome) – A spiritual journey that accompanies the faithful toward the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, weaving together tradition, contemporary reflection, and prayer. This is the proposal of the Novena to the Sacred Heart 2026, organized by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, the International Shrine of Devotion to the Sacred Heart, in the tradition of spirituality rooted … Continue reading “The Novena to the Sacred Heart 2026: A Journey of Faith Through Contemplation and Daily Commitment”

(ANS – Rome) – In preparation for the Feast of Mary Help of Christians and within the context of the triduum in her honor, the Social Communications Sector is pleased to present a new series of posters featuring significant quotations from St. John Bosco on spreading devotion to Mary Help of Christians. When asked how Mary Help of Christians could be made better known and … Continue reading “Making Mary Help of Christians Known and Loved”: New Posters Featuring the Words of Don Bosco

(ANS – Turin) – As every year, the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, Turin, is joyfully preparing to host a series of events and initiatives for the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, honoring Don Bosco’s Madonna while reaching out to members of the Salesian Family throughout the world. In 2026, the Feast will coincide with the Solemnity of Pentecost, recalling that … Continue reading Valdocco Prepares to Celebrate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians

(ANS – Turin) – The “Women’s Saturday Evenings” series opened in Turin on May 2, 2026, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, marking the beginning of the Marian month in preparation for the feast day on May 24. As in previous years, on the three Saturdays leading up to the feast of Mary Help of Christians, three women are invited to the Basilica … Continue reading “Women’s Saturday Evenings” at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin: First Event Featuring Sister Brambilla, MC

(ANS – Rome) – The tradition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians is being renewed once again in 2026. This audiovisual project, made up of nine videos, is presented by the Salesian Congregation’s Social Communications Sector to all members of the Salesian Family and, more broadly, to devotees of Mary under this title so loved and promoted by Don Bosco. “Mary, You … Continue reading “Mary, You Are Our Help”: The 2026 Edition of the World Novena to Mary Help of Christians

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day nine, “Being Children – Building and Dreaming,” featuring Mary Help of Christians. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And … Continue reading Day 9: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 23, 2025 – Building and Dreaming

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day eight, “Being Children – Gentleness and Everyday Life,” featuring Our Lady of Benneux. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. … Continue reading Day 8: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 22, 2025 – Gentleness and Everyday Life

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day seven, “Being Children – Justice and Dignity,” featuring Our Lady of Aparecida. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And … Continue reading Day 7: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 21, 2025 – Justice and Dignity

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day six, “Being Children – Suffering and Healing,” featuring Our Lady of Sorrows of Kibeho. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on … Continue reading Day 6: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 20, 2025 – Suffering and Healing

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day five, “Being Children – Trust and Prayer,” featuring Little Catherine Labouré. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And a … Continue reading Day 5: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 19, 2025 – Trust and Prayer

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day four, “Being Children – Amazement and Reflection,” featuring Our Lady of La Salette. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. … Continue reading Day 4: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 18, 2025 – Amazement and Reflection

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day three, “Being Children – Obedience and Dedication,” featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And … Continue reading Day 3: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 17, 2025 – Obedience and Dedication

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day two, “Being Children – Simplicity and Hope,” featuring Our Lady of Fatima. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And … Continue reading Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2025 – Simplicity and Hope

(ANS – Rome) – For the second consecutive year, the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome—located just across from the city’s main train station and part of the same complex that houses the Salesian Headquarters—joined the diocesan Caritas initiative, “Via Crucis of the Invisible.” The prayerful procession began at the Salesian basilica and wound its way along Via Marsala, an area symbolic … Continue reading “Via Crucis of the Invisible 2025”: A Glimpse of Hope for Those Living on the Margins