(ANS – San Cristóbal de La Laguna) – On the morning of May 3, the Rector Major, Father Ángel Fernández Artime, arrived in Taco, one of the districts that make up the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, to meet with more than 200 young beneficiaries of the work of the “Fundación Don Bosco” at the Canary Islands. In the first meeting of his … Continuar leyendo The Trademark of the Salesian Heart
By Luis Chacon The Salesian Family Youth Center recently had the honor of participating in the Accenture Pancakes & Politics Speaker Series at The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. This event brought together a variety of leaders from across the community, including Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian. It was an incredible opportunity for our organization to learn more about the pressing issues … Continuar leyendo Pancakes, Politics, and Progress: Salesian Family Youth Center Takes Action with Local Leaders in LA
(ANS – Rome) – On Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 2023, in Rome, at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS), the 13th edition of the Salesian Days of Communication was held, two days of reflection and training on communication-related issues. Organized by the Department for Social Communication of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), the Sector for Communication of the Institute of the Daughters … Continuar leyendo XIII Edition of Salesian Days of Communication: “Reading and Interpreting to Proclaim”
By Luis Chacon The Salesian Volunteers Program of the Western United States recently organized a homeless outreach event in honor of Father Paul Chuong Nguyen, and it was an incredible success. The event took place last Sunday and brought together volunteers from various organizations, including the Restless Hearts Foundation, Saint Joseph’s Salesian Retreat House, and Saint Dominic Savio Parish. As the volunteers were making sandwiches … Continuar leyendo Bringing Hope to Skid Row: The Incredible Homeless Outreach in Honor of Father Paul Chuong
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS. Stroke is a devastating diagnosis that renders the patient dependent on care-givers. Many feel that they are starting a new life from scratch. Oftentimes they have to learn how to speak, walk and eat again. You can imagine the emotional stress and the over-size impact on their lives. It is critical to recognize that depression is real. … Continuar leyendo Depression and Stroke
By Luis Montenegro The Salesian Family Youth Center and the young leaders of the Saturday’s Oratory of the Saint Dominic Savio Parish recently participated in #ThisGen youth empowerment forum presented by META. The event was held on April 22nd at the Tournament House in Pasadena and was dedicated to youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 22. The event featured industry leaders … Continuar leyendo #ThisGen Empowerment Forum: Salesian Family Youth Center and Saturday’s Oratory of the Saint Dominic Savio Parish Leaders Take the Stage!
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB On 1st May we commemorated St. Joseph the Worker. The first reading of that Mass celebrated God at work as Creator and caregiver. The Gospel celebrated the Holy Family, Joseph at work caring for his family, Mary, Mother in a working household, Jesus as the Carpenter’s Son. Very likely, Joseph’s ancestry went way back to those families who chose far … Continuar leyendo God Works
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB El 1 de mayo conmemoramos a San José Obrero. En la primera lectura de esa misa, se celebró a Dios trabajando como creador y cuidador. El evangelio celebró la Sagrada Familia, José trabajando cuidando a su familia, María, la Madre en un hogar trabajador, Jesús como el Hijo del Carpintero. Muy probablemente, el linaje de José se remonta a esas … Continuar leyendo Dios Trabaja
By JC Montenegro Ph.D. The ECOSOC Youth Forum, held annually by the United Nations, is an event that gathers young people from all over the world to discuss and propose solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. This year, the Salesian Family was represented by two young ladies, Victoria Figueroa from St. Dominic Savio and Jennifer Gomez from the Salesian Family Youth Center, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Young Adults Present at the United Nations
(ANS – Vatican City) – The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has transmitted to the Postulator General of the Causes of the Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, the Decree by which, on March 23, 2023, the Supreme Pontiff Francis declares and affirms “The theological virtues of the Faith, Hope, and Charity toward God as well as toward one’s neighbor, the cardinal … Continuar leyendo Decree of Venerability of the Servant of God Carlo Crespi, SDB
By Fr. Gildasio Mendes – SDB Don Bosco was a writer, Don Bosco was a journalist, Don Bosco was a great Church communicator. He wrote a variety of texts such as hagiographies, historical texts on the Church, but also writings on education, religion and formation in general. There are 1,174 of his documents in all. Not only that. Our founder was also a journalist. In … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco and His Vision of Communication: a Great Network at the Service of Youth
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The opening prayer for the 4th Sunday of Easter goes to the heart of this week’s message: “Almighty ever-living God, lead us to a share in the joys of heaven.” That is the goal of all Christian life. The prayer continues, “…so that the humble flock may reach where the brave Shepherd has gone before.” We of that flock yearn … Continuar leyendo Good Shepherd Sunday
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB La oración de apertura para el cuarto domingo de Pascua va al corazón del mensaje de esta semana: “Dios todopoderoso y eterno, guíanos a compartir las alegrías del cielo”. Ese es el objetivo de toda la vida cristiana. La oración continúa: “…para que el humilde rebaño alcance donde ha llegado antes el valiente Pastor”. Nosotros, miembros de ese rebaño, anhelamos … Continuar leyendo Domingo Del Buen Pastor
Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS. Aggressive rehabilitation is the dominant theme for stroke survivors. How much one can regain his/her function is dependent on many factors such as the extent of the injury, age, and oftentimes the timing of the diagnosis. Regardless of the causes of the stroke, one of the goals for stroke patients after their intensive care is access to … Continuar leyendo Life After Stroke
