#SYMJubilee Festival: Gathering of 5,000 Salesian Youth at the Jubilee of Hope 2025

(ANS – Rome) – On July 30, 2025 the highly anticipated SYM Jubilee Festival took place  in front of the Basilica of St. John Bosco in Rome, as the central event for the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM – MGS) during the Jubilee of Youth. It was a vibrant celebration blending artistic performances, personal testimonies, and moments of spirituality – all deeply rooted in the Salesian values of faith, joy, interculturality, and … Continuar leyendo  #SYMJubilee Festival: Gathering of 5,000 Salesian Youth at the Jubilee of Hope 2025

Salesian Cooperator News: The Cord / La Cuerda, August 2025

(ASC – USA West) – Dear Salesian Cooperators and Friends, We hope your summer has provided you with times of rest and renewal that strengthen your witness to Christ and our Salesian mission. The attached August Cord will hopefully give you more knowledge and inspiration for the journey. Yours in Don Bosco, Phoebe Mok Julia Tafoya Social Communications Councilors ASC-SUO PROVINCIAL COUNCIL “Give me souls, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperator News: The Cord / La Cuerda, August 2025

Pope to Young Pilgrims: “Your Voices Will Be Heard to the Ends of the Earth”

(ANS – Vatican City) – At the opening of the Jubilee of Youth, the Holy Father welcomes young people to St. Peter’s Square, inviting them to pray for peace: “Let us walk together with our faith in Jesus Christ.” On Tuesday evening, Pope Leo XIV welcomed young people in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth. After the welcoming Mass in St. Peter’s Square, which was celebrated … Continuar leyendo Pope to Young Pilgrims: “Your Voices Will Be Heard to the Ends of the Earth”

Jubilee of Youth: Young People from Around the World “Invade” Rome Saying, “We Want to Live, Not Just Get By”

(ANS – Rome) – The Jubilee of Youth has transformed the face of Rome. The usual summer crowds of older tourists from America, Japan, and Germany have made way for a peaceful “army” of hundreds of thousands of young people from every corner of the globe. With colorful outfits, radiant smiles, and vibrant energy, they’ve arrived to celebrate the Holy Year dedicated to them—together with Pope … Continuar leyendo Jubilee of Youth: Young People from Around the World “Invade” Rome Saying, “We Want to Live, Not Just Get By”

Education That Changes Lives – Even In Times Of War: The Don Bosco Vocational Education Center

(ANS – Lviv) – The Don Bosco Vocational Education Center is the only Catholic and private vocational training institution in Ukraine, combining high-quality professional training with spiritual guidance and value-based education inspired by the charism of Saint John Bosco. Despite the ongoing war and all its challenges, the Center in Lviv continues to grow and develop. Over the years, it has become a safe and supportive … Continuar leyendo Education That Changes Lives – Even In Times Of War: The Don Bosco Vocational Education Center

August 2 – Memorial of Blessed Augusto Czartoryski (Salesian Priest)

Augusto Czartoryski was born on 2 August 1858 in Paris, France, the firstborn son to Prince Ladislaus of Poland and Princess Maria Amparo, daughter of the Duke and Queen of Spain. The noble Czartoryski Family had been living in exile in France for almost 30 years, in the Lambert Palace. Here, with the hope of restoring unity in Poland, they continued to direct activities between … Continuar leyendo August 2 – Memorial of Blessed Augusto Czartoryski (Salesian Priest)

Inauguration of the “Don Bosco” Social Service Project in Cuiabá to Support Children and Teenagers

(ANS – Cuiabá) – On Tuesday, July 29, the parish of Nossa Senhora da Guia in the Coxipó neighborhood of Cuiabá, together with the Salesian Institute Santo Antônio, officially inaugurated the “Don Bosco” Social Service Project. The initiative is designed to welcome and care for 200 children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 from the nearby Coophema district. The activities take place at the Santa Maria Goretti church … Continuar leyendo Inauguration of the “Don Bosco” Social Service Project in Cuiabá to Support Children and Teenagers

Cause for Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Gaetano Nicosia Begins

(ANS – Macao) – On July 16, 2025, Bishop Stephen Lee Bun Sang of Macao issued the Edict announcing the opening of the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Gaetano Nicosia. Born on April 3, 1915, in San Giovanni La Punta (Catania, Italy) and deceased on November 6, 2017, in Hong Kong, Fr. Nicosia was a professed priest of the Salesian … Continuar leyendo Cause for Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Gaetano Nicosia Begins

Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead – A Mission Impossible

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator (Rosemead, California) – Going into May 2025, the idea of having a summer camp at our St. Joseph Youth Renewal Retreat Center seemed like a futile proposal; we had only 19 campers signed up. When we compared our camp site with say Camp Francis, we felt totally out of the league – we have no ocean breeze, no nature-walk like … Continuar leyendo Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead – A Mission Impossible

Read the Stories of Young People Redefining Our Community

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – Last week, we celebrated something extraordinary at the Salesian Family Youth Center: the book premiere and signing of “Stories of Identity, Leadership, and Dreams” and “Notes from Chicago.” These two books are collections of stories written by young people from our very own community, stories of identity, leadership, purpose, and dreams. These are not just books; they are living proof of … Continuar leyendo Read the Stories of Young People Redefining Our Community

“Rest, Eat, Drink, be Merry!”/ “¡Descansa, come, bebe, diviértete!”

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Sixteenth Sunday, Be Generous; Seventeenth Sunday, Be  Strong; this Eighteenth Sunday, “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” is that what Jesus said? Not exactly, but He did use those words to warn his listeners that to live by them is foolish and would lead a person to a regretful end.  The Book of Ecclesiastes leads us emphatically to live wisely and not … Continuar leyendo “Rest, Eat, Drink, be Merry!”/ “¡Descansa, come, bebe, diviértete!”

Digi Evangeli: Aug 3, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English In all what we do, we are called to give priority to our God. Without God we grow in greed and then we find emptiness, because what we accumulate is what is earthly. Let’s place our God to be the first in our life.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish En todo lo que hacemos, estamos llamados a dar la … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Aug 3, 2025 -English and Spanish