“Via Crucis of the Invisible 2025”: A Glimpse of Hope for Those Living on the Margins

(ANS – Rome) – For the second consecutive year, the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome—located just across from the city’s main train station and part of the same complex that houses the Salesian Headquarters—joined the diocesan Caritas initiative, “Via Crucis of the Invisible.” The prayerful procession began at the Salesian basilica and wound its way along Via Marsala, an area symbolic … Continuar leyendo “Via Crucis of the Invisible 2025”: A Glimpse of Hope for Those Living on the Margins

SYLC Participants Gather Regionally for Pre-SYLC Workshop

By Marisol Becerra, Province Youth Ministry Assistant (Bellflower, California) – On Saturday, April 12th, the Pre-SYLC Workshop brought together young leaders from across the province, uniting simultaneously at three locations: St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA; Corpus Christi Church in San Francisco, CA; and San Luis Rey Church in Laredo, TX. Coordinated by the SYLC Executive Team and animated by the Youth Spirit … Continuar leyendo SYLC Participants Gather Regionally for Pre-SYLC Workshop

The Heart of Service: Staff Stories Behind the Salesian Family Youth Center

By JC Montengro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – In the heart of Boyle Heights, the Salesian Family Youth Center (SFYC) is a place of hope, resilience, and transformation. While its programs and facilities benefit countless children and families, the true soul of the center lies in its staff, dedicated individuals whose own journeys are testaments to the power of community, mentorship, and love. Each staff … Continuar leyendo The Heart of Service: Staff Stories Behind the Salesian Family Youth Center

Palestine – “Juzoor” Project: Educational “Roots” to Build a Future of Hope

(ANS – Khallet Taha) – Since the beginning of the war—which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced over 1.5 million people in Gaza—the Salesian NGO “Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo” (VIS – International Volunteer Service for Development) has continued its work in Palestine without interruption. Now, it plans to expand its support and educational initiatives by renovating existing buildings and launching the construction of a … Continuar leyendo Palestine – “Juzoor” Project: Educational “Roots” to Build a Future of Hope

The Origins of the Salesian Presence in the Holy Land: A New Book Sheds Light on the Subject

(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Historical Institute (ISS), through its “Studi” series, has recently published a unique and groundbreaking book: “Salesians in the Holy Land. From Fr. Belloni’s Work to the British Mandate (1863–1920)” — the first in-depth study ever conducted on the early Salesian presence in the Holy Land. “A truly innovative work, both in its perspective and approach, deserving of wide recognition within our Congregation,” said … Continuar leyendo The Origins of the Salesian Presence in the Holy Land: A New Book Sheds Light on the Subject