Message of the Rector Major: Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB In these times, where day after day the news communicates experiences of conflict, war, and hatred, how great is the risk that we as believers end up being drawn into a reading of events reduced merely to a political level, or limit ourselves to taking sides for one faction or another with arguments tied to our … Continuar leyendo Prophets of Forgiveness and Gratuity
Dear Friends of the Salesian Mission, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of September linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on Youtube … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life September Video – Relationships
(ANS – Rome) – It is with deep sorrow that the Salesian Family announces the passing of Fr. Elio Torrigiani, who died in Rome on 11 September 2025 at the age of 92. Born on November 4, 1932, Fr. Torrigiani embraced Don Bosco’s charism from a young age, dedicating 77 years of religious life and 67 years of priesthood to the education of young people and … Continuar leyendo In Memory of Fr. Elio Torrigiani, SDB (1932-2025), an Authentic Witness to the Spirit of Don Bosco in Modern Times
(Bellflower, California) – To all teens from our SoCal Salesian sites: We are less than ten days away for the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) SoCal Youth Advisory Gathering and you do not want to miss it! Come to connect, grow, and get inspired by our incredible line up of session speakers. Our team is busy preparing an event that is educative, impactful and FUN! Source: … Continuar leyendo Come and Connect at the Salesian Youth Movement SoCal Gathering
St John Bosco High School, Bellflower, CA On Sunday, September 7, St. John Bosco High School had a wonderful Grandparents’ Day on campus, where the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren was celebrated. The community expressed appreciation for the love and wisdom that the students’ grandparents bring. A big thank you was extended to the Parent Association for organizing the event. St. Francis Salesian High … Continuar leyendo Celebrating Grandparents and Others Who Inspire Our Youth
By Marisol Becerra (Bellflower, California) – Dear Salesian Family, In 2019, I first encountered the Salesians at the Religious Education Congress. On the final day, something nudged me to stop by their booth—initially just to pick up a water bottle. There, I was greeted by a Salesian Sister who asked about my ministry background. I shared that I had been involved in parish youth ministry … Continuar leyendo Embracing Salesian Spirit: A Journey of Faith and Service
By JC. Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California) – At St. Dominic Savio Church the quinceañera celebration is being reimagined through the lens of the Salesian mission. What is often seen only as a cultural tradition, a young woman’s coming of age, has become, in our parish, a powerful tool for family formation and evangelization. A Salesian Response to a Cultural Tradition The Quinceañera Retreat at St. Dominic Savio was designed … Continuar leyendo A Quinceañera Retreat at St. Dominic Savio: Transforming Tradition into Family Formation
