Accompanying Salesian Missionaries in the Western United States

By Juan Carlos Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – Under the leadership of Fr. Mel Trinidad, Provincial, and the Delegate of Mission Animation, six Salesian missionaries from different parts of the world gathered at St. Dominic Savio Church to discuss the experiences and challenges faced by missionaries joining the Salesian Province of St. Andrew the Apostle. This meeting was a rich exchange of personal stories, … Continuar leyendo Accompanying Salesian Missionaries in the Western United States

A Witness to Saints in Our Salesian Vocation

Bro. Reegan J. Ledet, SDB (Los Angeles, California) – I want to share a little about my experience with St. André Bessette with you, my Salesian Family. This past December, I had the opportunity to visit Canada for a vocation conference with the Eastern Province in Ottawa. This happened to coincide with our Christmas break. With that said, I have been waiting to make a … Continuar leyendo A Witness to Saints in Our Salesian Vocation

A Message from the Principal of Don Bosco Technical Institute for a Hope-filled School Year

By Jeff Krynen, Principal of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead California Greetings, Tech Family! Student leaders of our Youth Ministry Core Team recently conducted the year’s first Character Assembly, recognizing classmates for positive contributions and displays of good character. The assembly’s theme, “Anchored in hope, pilgrims with young people,” reflects the new international Strenna (a message of encouragement for the coming year) selected by the … Continuar leyendo A Message from the Principal of Don Bosco Technical Institute for a Hope-filled School Year

The Proposals of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Educate the Gaze of Educators in the Current Global Context

(ANS – Aparecida) – As part of the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America (9-13 September 2024), the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr Miguel Angel García Morcuende, held a conference on the reality of youth in the world, entitled: “The universe of young people: a photographic report.” A long question-and-answer session followed with the 120 participants in the meeting. The study … Continuar leyendo The Proposals of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Educate the Gaze of Educators in the Current Global Context

More than 765 Million People Around the World Cannot Read: the Salesians’ Commitment to Better Literacy

(ANS – Rome) – Just a few days ago, on September 8, International Literacy Day was celebrated, a date that highlights, among other things, an alarming fact: more than 765 million people around the world cannot read and write. As reported in an article by Misiones Salesianas, Salesian missionaries around the world are at the forefront of education and more than 2.3 million children and young people receive education and find … Continuar leyendo More than 765 Million People Around the World Cannot Read: the Salesians’ Commitment to Better Literacy

Bro. Dominic Duc Nam Nguyen’s Message for the Past Pupils Extraordinary World Assembly

(ANS – Rome) – With just over two weeks to go until the Extraordinary World Assembly of Past Pupils, scheduled for 2-6 October at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin, the World Delegate for the Past Pupils of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Salesian Brother Dominic Duc Nam Nguyen, has sent them a brief video-message. Recalling that this year we celebrate the Bicentenary of  Don … Continuar leyendo Bro. Dominic Duc Nam Nguyen’s Message for the Past Pupils Extraordinary World Assembly

A Christian Way of Life

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our scriptures this 24th Sunday B, are a reminder of how we Christians ought to live. The title of an old guide, The Imitation of Christ, 1414, best sums up our task. Now, though far away from Passion Tide, each Sunday reading refers to the Suffering Savior. While meditating on how we Christians should live, it is good that we have a reminder of the Passion. Troubles are a big … Continuar leyendo A Christian Way of Life

Un Estilo de Vida Cristiana

Por P Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestras Escrituras de este 24º Domingo B, son un recordatorio de cómodebemos vivir los cristianos. El título de una antigua guía, La imitación de Cristo,1414, es el que mejor resume nuestra tarea. Ahora, aunque lejos de la Pasión,cada lectura dominical se refiere al Salvador Sufriente. Al meditar sobre cómodebemos vivir los cristianos, es bueno que tengamos un recordatorio de laPasión. Los … Continuar leyendo Un Estilo de Vida Cristiana