The Salesian Magazine: Newest Edition – Fall 2025

(Richmond, California) – For years, the Salesian Magazine has been a vibrant testament to the incredible spirit and community that drives Salesian College Preparatory forward. Thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated teachers, parents, volunteers, and generous donors, we continue to provide life-changing opportunities for our students and bring St. John Bosco’s vision to life. Each edition of the magazine captures the dynamic energy … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Magazine: Newest Edition – Fall 2025

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Salesian College Preparatory

By Joshua Christian and Matthew Ventura, Student Journalists (Richmond, California) – As the vibrant green leaves of summer start to fade, new autumn leaves begin to emerge with the arrival of October and the approach of Halloween. However, in the Salesian high school community this past month, something else took shape: the Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th … Continuar leyendo Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Salesian College Preparatory

Transparency in Action: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Achievements

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Boyle Heights, California) – From July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, the Salesian Family Youth Center reached over 2,000 children and young people, sparking growth, creativity, and connection. This year, we celebrated milestones like publishing two books and expanding programs in education, athletics, and spiritual development. These highlights reflect our mission in action, empowering youth, strengthening communities, and building a … Continuar leyendo Transparency in Action: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Achievements

Life Goes On / La vida continúa

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Fundamental to our Christian belief is that there is life beyond, and that life is eternal. Our faith in the afterlife brings us hope. It helps us to bear whatever each day may bring with tranquility. It gives calm and purpose as does the prayer Don Bosco taught his youngsters, “Dear Mother Mary, ever Virgin, help me to save my soul.” Now, … Continuar leyendo Life Goes On / La vida continúa

From the Pharisee’s Table to the Heart of Ministry

MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB – Humility and Charity in the Education and Evangelization of Young People – In chapter 14 of St. Luke’s Gospel, we find the account in which Jesus accepts an invitation to dine at the home of an important Pharisee. Jesus enters a space thick with social calculations and feigned religious attitudes wherein the dinner becomes a … Continuar leyendo From the Pharisee’s Table to the Heart of Ministry

The Opening of the IUS International Conference: Salesian Education, Synodality, and Facilitation

(ANS – Rome) – The city of Rome has become a centre of reflection, communion and renewal for Catholic education, as leaders from around the world have gathered for the World Education Jubilee. Members of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) are gathered at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome to participate in the International Conference entitled “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal … Continuar leyendo The Opening of the IUS International Conference: Salesian Education, Synodality, and Facilitation

Reflections and Shared Learning Mark Day Two of the IUS Conference 2025

(ANS – Rome) – The second day of the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal & Salesian Facilitation” unfolded with reflection at the Università Pontificia Salesiana. Following the spirit of communion and dialogue set during the opening day, participants engaged deeply with the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the present and future of higher education within the Salesian world. The morning began in the Library Hall … Continuar leyendo Reflections and Shared Learning Mark Day Two of the IUS Conference 2025