Global Collaboration: Charting the Future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers

(ANS – Rome) – On December 18, 2025, the Youth Ministry Department brought together Don Bosco TECH Regional Directors from India, Africa, Europe, and ASEAN for an online meeting, focused on strengthening global collaboration and envisioning the future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers (VTC). The virtual gathering provided a shared space for reflection on regional developments, emerging challenges, and collective aspirations for the Salesian mission in … Continuar leyendo Global Collaboration: Charting the Future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers

Operation Mato Grosso: A Story that Continues

(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – On December 7, a meeting was held in the Lower Basilica at Colle Don Bosco for volunteers of Operation Mato Grosso, a spontaneous movement that educates young people through voluntary work in favour of the poorest in Latin America, born from the heart and imagination of Salesian priest Ugo De Censi. About a thousand young people gathered to remember Fr. … Continuar leyendo Operation Mato Grosso: A Story that Continues

With Technology and Artificial Intelligence, the Salesians Preserve Indigenous Languages in Mato Grosso

(ANS – Campo Grande) – The preservation of indigenous mother tongues has become a global concern. Fr. Tiago Figueiró, a Salesian and researcher on the subject, explains that the Salesians of the Campo Grande Brazil Province (BCG) have been addressing this challenge since they first began working among the Bororo indigenous people in 1895 and among the Xavante in 1957. The cultural diversity of peoples, in … Continuar leyendo With Technology and Artificial Intelligence, the Salesians Preserve Indigenous Languages in Mato Grosso

December 18, 1859: The Humble Beginning of a Global Salesian Mission

(ANS – Rome) – December 18 is remembered throughout the Salesian world as the “birth certificate” of the Salesian Congregation. On this date in 1859, in the modest room at Valdocco, Don Bosco and a small group of 17 young collaborators freely chose to found the “Pious Society of St Francis de Sales,” giving juridical and spiritual form to a charism already alive in the … Continuar leyendo December 18, 1859: The Humble Beginning of a Global Salesian Mission

Fr. Luca Barone is the New Procurator of Missioni Don Bosco in Turin

(ANS – Turin) – There has been a change in the presidency of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Missionary Procuratorate Office based in Turin: Fr. Luca Barone, SDB, is the new person in charge of this service, following on from Fr. Daniel Antúnez, who accompanied him in recent months. Since September 2023, Fr. Barone has been at Salesian Headquarters in Rome, where he has taken on … Continuar leyendo Fr. Luca Barone is the New Procurator of Missioni Don Bosco in Turin

Christmas Greetings from Salesian Cooperators

Dear Salesian Family, In the name of all the Salesian Cooperators of USA West, I wish to share with you news of renewed hope. Worldwide, the Association of Salesian Cooperators is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 and has prepared to “relaunch” our apostolic commitment for the next 150 years. Here in our province, we have much to be thankful for in the … Continuar leyendo Christmas Greetings from Salesian Cooperators

St. Dominic Savio Cooperators (Español) Celebrate the Season

By Giovanni Fernandez, Cooperator Candidate, Santo Domingo Savio Center A Salesian Family Posada (Bellflower, California) – On Tuesday, December 16, St. Dominic Savio Church hosted a beautiful Posada led by Anabelle Navarro. The community gathered and was reminded of what the Christmas season is all about….the coming of Jesus Christ. The children of all ages did a wonderful job in their performances. The songs were … Continuar leyendo St. Dominic Savio Cooperators (Español) Celebrate the Season

The Lord God Among Us / El Señor Dios Entre Nosotros 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Advent has repeatedly confronted us with an astounding truth: the Spirit-God has deigned to take upon Himself the form of a human being. He actually did come and live among us. In Advent, the Church has placed before us a wealth of scriptural references to help us celebrate once more the fulfillment of human history’s greatest moment. The liturgy acclaims … Continuar leyendo The Lord God Among Us / El Señor Dios Entre Nosotros