Día: 16 mayo, 2025

Notícias de la Inspectoría

In Loving Memory of Fr. David Purdy, SDB

February 21, 1940 – May 5, 2025 – (San Francisco, California) – Fr. David Purdy died on May 5, 2025, after suffering complications arising from Parkinson’s Disease these past few years.  Born in Long Beach, California, Fr. David entered the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1959.  He received his B.A. Degree in Philosophy at Don Bosco College in New Jersey.  He studied theology at the Josephinum in Columbus, … Continuar leyendo In Loving Memory of Fr. David Purdy, SDB

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

‘My Vocation Came from Seeing a Priest:” The Testimony of the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard

(ANS – Lima) – Last Sunday, May 11, 2025, the universal Church celebrated the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, one more opportunity for millions of people around the world, especially young people, to look at their hearts and ask themselves: What is God calling me to? What is the meaning of my life? Where can I best serve? Among the many stories of vocations that … Continuar leyendo ‘My Vocation Came from Seeing a Priest:” The Testimony of the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard

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Don Bosco, Salesian World News

Don Bosco and the Altar of Tears: a Mass, a Mission, and Fulfillment

(ANS – Rome) – On May 16 1887, exactly 138 years ago, Don Bosco, by then tired and physically undermined, celebrated his first and only Mass at the altar dedicated to Mary Help of Christians in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Castro Pretorio in Rome. It was a deeply symbolic event: the church, built amidst a thousand obstacles and pains, was … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco and the Altar of Tears: a Mass, a Mission, and Fulfillment

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Salesian Prayer, Salesian World News

Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2025 – Simplicity and Hope

The video series of the World Novena of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians continues with day two, “Being Children – Simplicity and Hope,” featuring Our Lady of Fatima. Accompany many consecrated and lay people of the Salesian Family on the spiritual journey towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, an anniversary so dear to Don Bosco. Children trust, children rely on others. And … Continuar leyendo Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2025 – Simplicity and Hope

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Reflexión del Evangelio, Notícias de la Inspectoría

From Difficulty to Glory / De la Dificultad a La Gloria

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Mass this 5th Sunday of Easter refers often to Jesus, Risen Savior and Shepherd, and to us, His flock who follow Him. The reading from Acts points to a new shepherd, Jesus, taught by Paul and his companion Barnabas. The Church never forgets the Passion, nor does Paul forget: “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter … Continuar leyendo From Difficulty to Glory / De la Dificultad a La Gloria

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Notícias de la Inspectoría, Salesian Spirituality

The North American Salesian Network Elects New Officers

By Fr. John Puntino, SDB (Etobicoke, ON) – The annual meeting of the North American Salesian Network (NASN) took place from Monday, April 28, through Wednesday, April 30, at Camp DeSales in Brooklyn, MI. NASN connects institutes and associations that share in the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales. Mr. Joseph Conroy, provincial coordinator of Salesian Cooperators, Canada province, is the president. Fr. Joseph Boenzi, SDB, … Continuar leyendo The North American Salesian Network Elects New Officers

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