Witnesses to Faith, Hope, and Healing at the Jubilee of Consolation

By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Los Angeles, California) – On the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15th, 9,000 pilgrims took part in a prayer vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica for the Jubilee of Consolation. As part of the Holy Year celebrations, this event remembered people experiencing a time of pain and affliction, due to illness, bereavement, violence, or abuse, together with their families … Continuar leyendo Witnesses to Faith, Hope, and Healing at the Jubilee of Consolation

Camp Salesian Report

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) -Camp Salesian 2025 welcomed children for seven weeks, serving an average of 102 campers each week. While attendance dipped slightly due to factors such as immigration and family challenges, 79% of families received financial aid, ensuring broad access to the program. The camp operated with 72 youth counselors and 10 staff, creating a vibrant community where most volunteers … Continuar leyendo Camp Salesian Report

Inauguration of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of CSFPA

(ANS – Quito) – The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America (CSFPA) officially launched its 50th-anniversary celebrations with a program imbued with spirituality, gratitude, and hope for the future. The day began in the Center’s chapel, where participants shared a profound moment of prayer reflecting on the meaning of Don Bosco’s heart. The prayer was accompanied by Salesian symbols that embody the spirit and identity … Continuar leyendo Inauguration of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of CSFPA

Living the Charism Authentically Today: the Rector Major’s Appeal to the Salesian Family in Ecuador

(ANS – Quito) – On the morning of Saturday, September 13, the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, 11th Successor of Don Bosco, held a meeting with the Salesian Family and the laity in Ecuador. In the Coliseum of the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) in El Girón, Quito, more than 450 people gathered to share a space for dialogue, identity, and charism. With his close and profound … Continuar leyendo Living the Charism Authentically Today: the Rector Major’s Appeal to the Salesian Family in Ecuador

Today is the Birthday in Heaven of Blessed Teresa Cejudo Redondo, Martyr, Salesian Cooperator, and ADMA member

(ANS – Facebook) – Commitment and spirit of sacrifice characterized her life as far as the supreme witness of martyrdom. When Pozoblanco fell under the power of the Republican regime, Teresa was arrested because of her Catholic militancy. In prison, while encouraging others, she was heard to say: “Jesus on the altar, Jesus on the cross, Jesus in the soul, a thousand times Jesus!” On … Continuar leyendo Today is the Birthday in Heaven of Blessed Teresa Cejudo Redondo, Martyr, Salesian Cooperator, and ADMA member

The Rector Major: Filial Greetings and Prayers for the 70th Birthday of Pope Leo XIV

(ANS – Rome) – On this joyful day, when the universal Church gives thanks to God for the 70 years of life of the Holy Father Leo XIV, the Rector Major on behalf of the Salesian  Congregation and the entire Salesian Family, expresses his warmest greetings, closeness, and prayers to the Pope. In his message, he assures the filial fidelity and service of the Don Bosco’s Family … Continuar leyendo The Rector Major: Filial Greetings and Prayers for the 70th Birthday of Pope Leo XIV

Salesians Bring Hope and Aid to 1,600 Displaced Families

(ANS – Mandalay) – In a remarkable display of compassion and solidarity, Fr. Bosco Nyi Nyi led a team of Salesians, diocesan clergy, and religious sisters to provide much-needed aid and support to 1,600 displaced families in Min Kun, near Moekok Hill. These families, forced to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict, received not only essential supplies but also spiritual encouragement and emotional support during … Continuar leyendo Salesians Bring Hope and Aid to 1,600 Displaced Families

Salesians Build St. Jude Chapel in West Arnibil Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

(ANS – West Arnibil) – Salesian missionaries in the village of West Arnibil, located in Assam, India, completed the St. Jude Chapel thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. With the funding, Salesians were able to build the chapel, plaster and paint the interior, complete the wiring for lights and fans, and construct the portico and … Continuar leyendo Salesians Build St. Jude Chapel in West Arnibil Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

2nd Educommunication Congress: A Bridge Between Salesian Pedagogy and Digital Citizenship

(ANS – Bogota) – The St Louis Bertrand Province of Medellín, Colombia (COM), together with the Provincial Commission for Education, led by Br. José Luis Jiménez, SDB, took an active part in the 2nd Educomunication Congress held from September 12 to 13 in Bogota. This meeting brought together all the Salesian Provinces of Colombia around a key theme for current educational events: the articulation between education … Continuar leyendo 2nd Educommunication Congress: A Bridge Between Salesian Pedagogy and Digital Citizenship