From Bolivia to Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley:  Fr. Mario’s Quest to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Preventive System

By Judy Alvarez (Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley) – Over the years, Salesian educators and members of the Salesian Family, locally and around the world, have benefited tremendously from the ongoing formation programs offered by Don Bosco Hall, located in Berkeley.  Don Bosco Hall is recognized and promoted by the Rector Major as a Salesian ongoing formation center for the Interamerican region.  It is most … Continuar leyendo From Bolivia to Don Bosco Hall – Berkeley:  Fr. Mario’s Quest to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Preventive System

The Country is Experiencing a Situation “That Cannot be Described in Words”

(ANS – Port-au-Prince) – “Life in Haiti, particularly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, cannot be described in words. We are in a state of almost total anarchy. People are generally unable to carry out their activities and the main roads are closed”. This is the dramatic testimony shared by Fr Victor Auguste, Salesian of Haiti. “The violence of the gangs is causing a significant number … Continuar leyendo The Country is Experiencing a Situation “That Cannot be Described in Words”

Salesian Cooperator Formation: “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime”

Costa Rica – May 2024 – The Salesian Cooperators of the Inter-American region held their second virtual regional training meeting on Sunday, May 19, the feast of Pentecost. The theme “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime” was taught by Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. Juanita Silva, regional training manager, welcomed all participants. Martín Calderón, world advisor for the region, addressed … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperator Formation: “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime”

Cagliero Life June 2024 Video

Dear friend of the Salesian missions, 
On day 11, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to share with you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention published in the June Cagliero, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. 
  You can also watch the video on the Settore per le Missioni Salesiane … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life June 2024 Video

Learning to Re-Conceptualize Gender Relations from the Dignity of Faith

(ANS) –  “We have to think about human relationships that welcome, accept, and are nourished by the richness of diversity. This is stressful in our interpersonal relationships because diversity may lead us to think about divisions or the temptation to uniformity (…) the issue is how to simultaneously sustain communion and unity in distinction.” Andrea Sánchez Ruiz, rapporteur. As the RED América Social Salesiana (RASS), we promote opportunities to strengthen the capacities of the … Continuar leyendo Learning to Re-Conceptualize Gender Relations from the Dignity of Faith