“Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine

(ANS – Turin) – In an atmosphere charged with emotion, gratitude, and shared responsibility, the final moment of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, held in Turin–Valdocco, took place on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event concluded four intense days of listening, prayer, discussion, and communion, followed both in person and online by a large audience: over 18,200 people connected via live streaming, … Continuar leyendo “Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine

Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family

(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Salesian Family gathered at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin–Valdocco for the concluding Eucharistic Celebration of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. This pivotal moment offered a spiritual synthesis of the journey, where listening to the Word and participating in … Continuar leyendo Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family

The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion

(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of the second day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, the Lay Groups Fair of the Salesian Family took place, offering a particularly meaningful moment of mutual acquaintance, sharing, and charismatic reflection. The Purpose of the Fair The primary goal of the Lay Groups Fair was to promote understanding of the origins of each Association and the initial … Continuar leyendo The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion

Don Bosco Novena: Let Us Pray Together January 22 to January 30

(Los Angeles, California) – In preparation for the Feast of St. John Bosco, let us join in a novena to God through the intercession of our beloved founder, St. John Bosco, whose feast we will celebrate on Saturday, January 31. The Strenna for 2026 reminds us that all our initiatives are to be rooted in Christ, led by discerning his call, and responding as Don … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Novena: Let Us Pray Together January 22 to January 30

Launch of the “Let’s Not Leave the Most Vulnerable Children in the Dark” Campaign by Salesiani per il Sociale

(ANS – Rome) – Gen Z finds itself caught between the desire to build its own future and widespread emotional vulnerability, marked by a disenchanted view of adults—who are no longer seen as role models—yet accompanied by a clear-eyed awareness of the world. This is the picture outlined by Salesiani per il Sociale, a network of associations committed to the care and protection of minors … Continuar leyendo Launch of the “Let’s Not Leave the Most Vulnerable Children in the Dark” Campaign by Salesiani per il Sociale

Don Bosco: Historical Research and Visual Culture — A New Exhibition Opens Dialogue Between Salesian Tradition, Academic Research, and the Languages of Visual Culture

(ANS – Rome) – The exhibition “Don Bosco: From Biographies to Comics” opened at the Pontifical Salesian University with a day of study and in-depth reflection aimed at placing the figure of Don Bosco within a broader horizon of historical, cultural, and communicative analysis. From the outset, the initiative was conceived as an opportunity for dialogue between Salesian scholarship and contemporary academic debate, bringing together … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco: Historical Research and Visual Culture — A New Exhibition Opens Dialogue Between Salesian Tradition, Academic Research, and the Languages of Visual Culture

Service That Builds Community and Shapes Young Hearts

By JC Montenegro, PhD, Executive Director of the Salesian Family Youth Center (Boyle Heights, California) – It is often interesting how meaningful experiences begin with something simple. In this case, it started with an email from Gabriela Gordillo-Banuelos, Director of the Center for Service and Justice, sharing that more than twelve seniors from Loyola High School were looking for a place to complete their required service … Continuar leyendo Service That Builds Community and Shapes Young Hearts