Official Presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026: Next Saturday, December 27, 2025

(ANS – Rome) – With the world premiere of the video and an accompanying interview with the Rector Major, next Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Generalate of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Rome, the official presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026 will take place on the theme: “Do whatever he tells you. Believers, free to serve.” Since the time of … Continuar leyendo Official Presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026: Next Saturday, December 27, 2025

Goodnight Talk of the Rector Major at the Conclusion of the Winter Session of the General Council

(ANS – Rome) – In the traditional “Salesian goodnight” talk at the conclusion of the Winter Session of the General Council yesterday, Monday December 22, 2025, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, addressed his confreres at the Central Headquarters with a summary reflection aimed at understanding and implementing the Strenna for 2026, inspired by the Gospel theme of the Wedding at Cana: “Do whatever he tells … Continuar leyendo Goodnight Talk of the Rector Major at the Conclusion of the Winter Session of the General Council

The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Ratio 5th edition 2025

(ANS – Rome) – During their session on December 22, 2025, the Rector Major and the General Council approved the complete text of the fortieth draft of the Ratio, after examining the entire text, divided into 14 units, in 14 previous sessions and approving them individually. This is the culmination of a long journey that began with the 28th General Chapter in 2020. Pope Francis, … Continuar leyendo The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Ratio 5th edition 2025

Due to New Clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, There is Once Again a State of Emergency in the Country

(ANS – Gitega) – On December 10, anti-government rebel forces occupied the city of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This latest action follows what took place last January in the city of Goma, when rebel militias invaded the city, taking possession of it and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis already underway. According to the United Nations, in … Continuar leyendo Due to New Clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, There is Once Again a State of Emergency in the Country

Empowering Futures: 2025 Northern California College Exposure Trip Inspires Our Youth

(Boyle Heights, California) – In the spring of 2025, eighteen students from the Salesian Family Youth Center embarked on an unforgettable journey through Northern California’s top universities, including UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Monterey Bay, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This College Exposure Trip was more than a visit—it was a hands-on experience designed to expand students’ horizons, deepen their … Continuar leyendo Empowering Futures: 2025 Northern California College Exposure Trip Inspires Our Youth

Salesian Youth Ministry and Its Great Energy and Impact in the Two Regions of America

(Rome, Italy) – December 2025 – To continue strengthening collaboration between the various sectors and regions, the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr. Rafael Bejarano, concluded a series of meetings with the Regional Councillors of the two Regions of America, Fr. Gabriel Romero (America South Cone) and Fr. Hugo Orozco (Interamerica). During the meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of deep listening, dialogue, and … Continuar leyendo Salesian Youth Ministry and Its Great Energy and Impact in the Two Regions of America

A Celebration of Unity and Commitment in the Salesian Family at Santo Domingo Savio

By Rachel Pinchinati (Bellflower, California) – An image speaks louder than a thousand words. With that spirit, on December 14, 2025, a very special day was experienced by the Salesian Family, which celebrated one more year of hard and constant work within the great Santo Domingo Savio community, reaffirming its commitment to the most in-need children and young people, following the style of Don Bosco. … Continuar leyendo A Celebration of Unity and Commitment in the Salesian Family at Santo Domingo Savio

A Unique Family / Una Familia Única 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our Scriptural prayer this Holy Family Sunday leads us to trace God’s place, His guidance, and His authority in the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. First, we might notice that the opening reading from Sirach turns the family’s name around. It becomes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. St. Paul, much in the Old Testament style of Sirach, does refer to … Continuar leyendo A Unique Family / Una Familia Única