Pope Francis Calls the Church to Pray and Fast for Peace

(Vatican City, Italy)– On Monday, October 7, the one-year anniversary of the the Hamas-Israel war, Pope Francis calls the Church to pray and fast for peace. “In this dramatic hour of our history,” the Pope said, “while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at … Continuar leyendo Pope Francis Calls the Church to Pray and Fast for Peace

Holy Land – The Christian Community After a Year of War

(ANS – Jerusalem) – A year after the beginning of the conflict, the small Christian community in Gaza, which has seen its numbers halved, continues to face enormous challenges in the midst of violence that does not want to stop. In recent months, many people have sought refuge in churches, which have tragically become targets themselves. At the beginning of the war, an attack caused damage to an … Continuar leyendo Holy Land – The Christian Community After a Year of War

The Message of the Vicar: Our Annual Gift

Don Stefano Martoglio, SDB Traditionally as a Salesian Family, we receive the Strenna every year – a gift at the beginning of the year. I hold it dear to look inside this gift with these few lines so as to welcome it as it deserves, without losing anything of the freshness of the gift. A gift  It is a gift because, before all else, strenna means: … Continuar leyendo The Message of the Vicar: Our Annual Gift

SYLC 2024: In Review

(Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Youth Leadership Conference in 2024 can be revisited thanks to the creative work of the SYLC 2024 Social Communications Team and the Province Youth Ministry Office. SYLC 2024 Magazine is now published, highlighting the program of the week and the meaning it had for the youth leaders. Remember to awaken the Dream! SYLC 2024 Magazine ANS Media, the Salesian Congregation’s … Continuar leyendo SYLC 2024: In Review

Bosco Tech to Host Free College Fair on October 10

(Rosemead, California) —October 3, 2024–Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will host its annual college fair for high school students and their parents on Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.  The event, which is free of charge and open to all local families, will feature representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities across the U.S., including Notre … Continuar leyendo Bosco Tech to Host Free College Fair on October 10

Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday, October 06, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB, (Los Angeles, California) English Video on YouTube God created everything with a purpose and gave right duties to one another.  To us humans he gave the ability to reason and to use our intelligence in making decisions.  The best of his creation is the human beings in his own image and as couples they bring the image of God visible … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday, October 06, 2024 – English and Spanish

Bringing Hope to the Children of Skid Row: A Day of Connection and Care

By JC Montenegro, PhD. (Los Angeles, California) – In the heart of Los Angeles, a city often associated with dreams and opportunities, a stark and heartbreaking reality persists—children living on the streets. For many of these young ones, daily life is marked not only by homelessness but by insecurity, lack of access to education, and an uncertain future. Recently, a group of six young Salesian … Continuar leyendo Bringing Hope to the Children of Skid Row: A Day of Connection and Care

Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Agenzia Info Salesiana – ANS (Facebook Page) Today we commemorate St Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints. Commemorated on 4 October, for 800 years St Francis of Assisi has been a beacon for the Church because of his full adherence to the gospel that gave him the name ‘alter Christus’, his choice of poverty to meet the Lord, his love for God … Continuar leyendo Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi