Mary, Mother of Solitude Psalm 23 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of solitude, is the woman who does not flee from silence but dwells in it with faith, allowing everything to find a place in … Continuar leyendo Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2026
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of May 14, 2026, the Salesian Social Communication Sector at the Salesian Headquarters welcomed members of the Rome Communication Network (NetCom Rome) for a meaningful encounter marked by dialogue, professional exchange, and fraternal sharing. Around twenty communication professionals, collaborators, and media practitioners gathered at the Salesian Headquarters for the meeting, animated by the Sector under the leadership of … Continuar leyendo Rome Communication Network Visits the Salesian Social Communication Sector at the Generalate
(ANS – Dimapur) – The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude to God and to civil society following the safe release of Br. Pamei Aching Albert, SDB, and Br. Poji Kiivisie Peter, SDB, who had been held captive since the night of May 13, 2026, and were released on May 14. In an official communication from the Don Bosco Provincial House in Dimapur, … Continuar leyendo Salesians Express Gratitude for Safe Release of Two Brothers in Dimapur Province
(ANS – Vatican) – Eight stages, eight multimedia content packages, and eight parts of the body to help us understand that information concerns us as human beings and therefore cannot be entirely delegated to Artificial Intelligence. This is the starting point for the project “Ci Sto! Human by Choice in the Age of AI,” which beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, will see a training course … Continuar leyendo Launch of the Training Program “Ci Sto! Human by Choice in the Age of AI,” Organized by Avvenire and IUSVE
(ANS – Rome) – Recognizing the growing importance of mental health in volunteer service, an online formation program on psychological care and mental well-being is being offered within the framework of Salesian Missionary Volunteering (SMV). This initiative is the result of collaboration between the Youth Ministry Sector and the Missions Sector, reflecting a shared commitment to the holistic care of young volunteers. The formation program … Continuar leyendo Online Formation: Psychological Care and Mental Well-Being of Volunteers in the SMV Experience
(ANS – Rome) – Sometimes, when listening to the missionaries’ most adventurous accounts, one is struck by the dangers they faced, from a hostile natural environment and precarious travel conditions to hostility from certain sections of the local population. Don Bosco, through his dreams, imagined what those risks might be. As a newly ordained priest, he himself had considered going to China with the Fathers … Continuar leyendo How Mary Help of Christians Protected the First Missionaries in Patagonia
(ANS – Rome) – In the Gospel of Luke, at the beginning of Chapter 10 (verses 1–19), Jesus extends His mission beyond the Twelve, sending seventy-two disciples ahead of Him to prepare the way. It is a decisive moment: the mission is no longer reserved for a small apostolic circle but extends to a wider group of ordinary followers. The implication is clear: every disciple … Continuar leyendo THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Are We Also Among the 72?
By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – This initiative brings a historic opportunity to children from Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles—communities where many young people face limited access to organized sports and recreational opportunities. Through this grant, over $26,000 has been invested to expand soccer programming for more than 80 children per season, ages 9 to 14, providing structured leagues and seasonal play … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Family Youth Center is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), made possible through the World Cup 2026 Extraordinary Impact Grant supported by the LA84 Foundation.
By Christina Mendoza (Boyle Heights, California) — The Salesian Family Youth Center continues to empower local youth through leadership, service, education, and community-building initiatives, highlighted in its April programs focused on environmental stewardship, student achievement, sports, arts, and volunteerism. Spreading Kindness in Our Community We are grateful to the Boys & Girls Club for inviting our youth to participate in their Kindness Summit. Throughout the … Continuar leyendo April in Action: Leadership, Service & Community Impact
