Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Awards

By Bro. A. Vu, SDB On Tuesday, March 12, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles, the Department of Catholic Schools from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles held their 50th Christian Service Awards ceremony. The day began with a festive Eucharist presided over by Archbishop Jose Gomez. Students from all over the archdiocese were recognized for their selfless service to those who are … Continuar leyendo Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Awards

Finding Christ on the Streets of Skid Row: A Young Person’s Reflection

By Jessica Narez On Sunday, March 17th, the Salesian Missionary Volunteer Program, in collaboration with various Salesian works, organized a homeless outreach in the Skid Row community, providing meals to over 500 individuals living on the streets. Volunteers from St. Mary’s and St. Isabel Salesian parishes, along with young Confirmation students led by catechist Anna Rosales, joined forces. Additionally, Salesian High School Bishop Mora contributed … Continuar leyendo Finding Christ on the Streets of Skid Row: A Young Person’s Reflection

The Rector Major Encourages Young People Who Attend the Salesian Missionary Symposium

(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 … Continuar leyendo The Rector Major Encourages Young People Who Attend the Salesian Missionary Symposium

The Pre-Synodal Commission Works on the Salesian Synod of Young People Working Document for 2024

(ANS – Rome) – On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Don Bosco’s Childhood Dream, the Youth Ministry Sector is promoting the Salesian Youth Synod 2024 from August 11 to 16 at Colle Don Bosco in Castelnuovo Don Bosco. Currently, the preparatory phase of listening and dialogue has been completed in each Province, and the contributions have been sent to the pre-synodal commission for drafting … Continuar leyendo The Pre-Synodal Commission Works on the Salesian Synod of Young People Working Document for 2024

IN THE SHAPE OF YOUR DREAM, the Official Hymn of the Salesian Youth Synod 2024

(ANS – Rome) – Setting up the mood for the Salesian Youth Synod, the song, “In the Shape of Your Dream” composed by Emanuel Geraci (ISI), was chosen as the official theme song by the Core Group of Salesian youth – Pablo Osorio (SSM), Marta Radic (CRO), Kasia Grabek (PLE), Kyle Portelli (MLT), Teaghan Dolan (AUL), Jennifer Lie (INA), Wendy Ponce (BOL), Santiago Roda Cano (COM), … Continuar leyendo IN THE SHAPE OF YOUR DREAM, the Official Hymn of the Salesian Youth Synod 2024

Remembering A Dream – Studies for the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s Dream of 1824

In order to mark the bicentenary of the foundational dream that Saint John Bosco experienced when only nine years of age (1824), this book offers readers reflections on a number of biblical and theological themes that emerge from the simplicity yet depth of that dream. In the first place, certain elements from the life and person of Jesus are presented as the model for a … Continuar leyendo Remembering A Dream – Studies for the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s Dream of 1824

Meeting of the Salesian Cooperators Association World Council and Appointment of the World Coordinator

(ANS – Rome) – There was a recent meeting of the Salesian Cooperators Association World Council held in Rome from March 14 to 17, 2024. The meeting was attended by World Councillors for the 12 Regions into which the Association is divided. In particular, in addition to the World Coordinator, Antonio Boccia, there were also members of the World Executive Secretariat and Fr Joan Lluis Playà, … Continuar leyendo Meeting of the Salesian Cooperators Association World Council and Appointment of the World Coordinator