Día: 6 enero, 2026

Holy Father, Salesian World News

World Day of Peace 2026: Pope Leo XIV Calls for an “Unarmed and Disarming” Peace

(ANS – Vatican) – On the occasion of the 59th World day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2026, Pope Leo XIV shared his Message for this anniversary to the Church and the world. In the text, the Holy Father proposes the theme “Peace be with you all. Towards an unarmed and disarming peace,” referring to the greeting of the risen Christ. The Message invites us to rediscover peace as a … Continuar leyendo World Day of Peace 2026: Pope Leo XIV Calls for an “Unarmed and Disarming” Peace

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

Catholic World Day of Peace: Programs from Salesian Missions that Foster Peace

(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations worldwide in observing the Catholic World Day of Peace, marked annually on January 1. Established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and first celebrated in 1968, the day invites people everywhere to reflect on the shared responsibility of building peace. For 2026, Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme “Peace be with you … Continuar leyendo Catholic World Day of Peace: Programs from Salesian Missions that Foster Peace

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Notícias de la Inspectoría, Salesian Family

(SEEK) BUSCAR en las Alturas: Una Presencia Salesiana de Esperanza y Discernimiento Vocacional

By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of the Salesian Missionary Volunteer Program (Los Angeles, California) – As the Salesian Family gathers for SEEK, one of the largest Catholic conferences for young adults in North America, we do so under this year’s theme: “SEEK in the Heights.” Inspired by the witness of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the conference invites young people to lift their eyes upward and rediscover … Continuar leyendo SEEK in the Heights: A Salesian Presence of Hope and Vocational Discernment

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Health and Wellness, Rector Major, Salesian World News

Superiors of the SDB ILE and FMA ILO Communities Meet in Valdocco with the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard

(ANS – Turin) – Fifty superiors of the SDB ILE and FMA ILO communities gathered in Valdocco (Turin) on 2 January 2 for a summit on educational leadership chaired by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. The meeting, attended by Salesian rectors (SDB) and superiors of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) led by their respective Provincials, Fr. Roberto Dal Molin and Sr. Stefania … Continuar leyendo Superiors of the SDB ILE and FMA ILO Communities Meet in Valdocco with the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard

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Salesian World News, Salesian Youth Movement

Fifteen Thousand Young People Gathered in Paris for the 48th European Taizé Meeting

(ANS – Paris) – Fifteen thousand young people from all over Europe gathered last week in Paris to welcome the new year and experience the 48th European Taizé Meeting. The parishes in the capital and the Île-de-France region mobilized to welcome all these young people, and the Salesian parishes in Paris and Argenteuil also opened their doors: 80 young people were hosted by families in the … Continuar leyendo Fifteen Thousand Young People Gathered in Paris for the 48th European Taizé Meeting

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Salesian World News

Vibrant “Educational Playgrounds:” Don Bosco Communities Organize Spring Fair 2026

(ANS – Ho Chi Minh) – In the joyful atmosphere marking the beginning of the New Year, Don Bosco communities across Vietnam simultaneously organized the Spring Fair 2026 to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Inspired by the Salesian conviction that “education is a matter of the heart,” these celebrations brought together thousands of children and young people, offering them spaces of joy, faith, fraternity, … Continuar leyendo Vibrant “Educational Playgrounds:” Don Bosco Communities Organize Spring Fair 2026

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

“The Hope of Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Who are Killed is a Hope Filled with Immortality.” Fides Publishes Report on Catholic Missionaries Killed

(ANS – Rome) – Even the hope of missionaries and pastoral workers who are killed is “a hope full of immortality, because their testimony remains as a prophecy of the victory of good over evil.” This is one of the comments by Pope Leo XIV chosen to introduce the usual report published at the end of the year by the Fides Agency on Catholic missionaries and … Continuar leyendo “The Hope of Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Who are Killed is a Hope Filled with Immortality.” Fides Publishes Report on Catholic Missionaries Killed

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Notícias de la Inspectoría, Salesian Spirituality

Reflecting on the 2026 Strenna: A Guide for Deepening Faith and Mission

(Los Angeles, California) – Each year, the Rector Major of the Salesians offers a Strenna—an invitation to reflect on a Gospel-centered theme that guides our prayer, mission, and daily life. The 2026 Strenna, inspired by the Wedding Feast at Cana, invites us to listen attentively to Mary’s words: “Do whatever he tells you.” This simple yet profound message speaks to our everyday experiences as Salesian … Continuar leyendo Reflecting on the 2026 Strenna: A Guide for Deepening Faith and Mission

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