Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

By Karen Krynen Rosemead, CA – Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in pre-application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026.  Prior … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Technical Institute Announces 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker

SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

By Luis Hernandez, SJB Brave News (Bellflower, CA) – Last school year, St. John Bosco High School introduced a new online learning service called SJB Global, which allows students to take multiple online classes while still having the option to be on campus. This was only possible due to the school President, Dr. Brian Wickstrom, who has had the idea for many years, but it finally … Continuar leyendo SJB Global’s Online Curriculum Creates Flexible Opportunities for Students

Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, May 3, 2024, Pope Francis warmly welcomed the members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills (CONFAP) to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Centre for Upskilling in Technical Skills (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale – … Continuar leyendo Pope Francis Acknowledges the Valuable Educational Service Provided Through Industrial Technical Training

Civil Association for Youth and Work: 30 years of Formation for Work

(ANS – Caracas) – For 30 years, the Asociación Civil Juventud y Trabajo (Civil Association for Youth and Work) has played a fundamental role in the formation and support of young Venezuelans. Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco, this organization was a beacon of hope in a context of growing school dropout and violence in the country. The mission of the association is clear and is typically Salesian: to transform lives through vocational training, education and … Continuar leyendo Civil Association for Youth and Work: 30 years of Formation for Work

San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre Celebrates 39th Anniversary

(Tegucigalpa, Honduras) – April 2024 – The San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre celebrates its 39th anniversary. Founded almost four decades ago by Fr. Guerrino Giacomel, SDB, who, following Don Bosco’s ideals, dedicated his commitment and passion to helping Honduran youth, the center has left an indelible mark on the country’s technical training. Under the current leadership of Salesian Brother Oscar Pereira and his team … Continuar leyendo San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre Celebrates 39th Anniversary

Impelled by Love

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Peter, quite far from Jerusalem, had just worked two miracles in the Name of Jesus. He healed a man totally paralyzed for the past eight years. Called to another town on the coast, he raised a widow from the dead and restored her to her grieving community. Lingering there, God sent a vision to teach Peter that he must change … Continuar leyendo Impelled by Love

Impulsados por el Amor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Pedro, muy lejos de Jerusalén, acababa de obrar dos milagros en el Nombre de Jesús. Sanó a un hombre totalmente paralizado durante los últimos ocho años. Llamado a otro pueblo de la costa, resucitó a una viuda de entre los muertos y la devolvió a su afligida comunidad. Permaneciendo allí, Dios envió una visión para enseñarle a Pedro que debía … Continuar leyendo Impulsados por el Amor

Lessons Learned from Retirement

By Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS Time flies; it has been two years since I retired in 2022 after being a pediatric nurse for 46 years. I had been reading on how to grow old gracefully and how to structure this phase of my life from my work with the Care Ministry. Looking back, I probably had entered this part of my life with a little bit … Continuar leyendo Lessons Learned from Retirement