By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Sacred Scripture today takes us back two thousand years to the time of Christ, and another two thousand years further to God’s revelation to Moses on Mount Sinai. Our prayer of reverence to God on this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time reaches back more than four thousand years! Our passage from Exodus is governed by one enormous word: “IF.” God … Continuar leyendo The Kingdom Is at Hand / El Reino está a Mano
(ANS – Ottawa) – The National Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils of Canada has officially been established, marking a historic milestone for the Salesian Family in the country. During a virtual ceremony, Fr. Dominic Tran, SDB, Provincial, administered the oath of office to the newly elected national officers. Although Canada does not have any Don Bosco schools directly administered by the Salesians, it is … Continuar leyendo Canadian Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils Established
(ANS – Brussels) – On June 9, 2026, the European Parliament hosted a high-level dialogue seminar under Article 17 TFEU entitled “Health and Well-Being in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Communities Tackling Isolation and Digital Risks.” The event brought together representatives of religious and non-confessional organizations, along with officials from the European Commission and the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, to … Continuar leyendo EU Parliament: Youth Well-Being in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
(ANS – Rome) – On the afternoon of June 4, the Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco Salesian center in Rome welcomed Dr. Mario Nava, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission, accompanied by representatives of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and a delegation from the Lazio Region’s Directorate for Education, Training, and Employment Policies. The visit … Continuar leyendo A Bridge Between European Institutions and the Local Community: Director-General of the European Commission’s DG EMPL Visits Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco
(ANS – Barcelona) – Pope Leo XIV spent the second and longest stage of his apostolic journey in Spain in Barcelona, a city with deep ties to Don Bosco. The Pope’s messages and pastoral gestures left a profound impression on the faithful gathered there, just as Don Bosco’s visit to the Catalan city more than a century ago bore lasting fruit. With the insight of … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona, “In the Company of Don Bosco”
Photo: Vatican Media (ANS – Barcelona) – Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit to Spain continues. After arriving in Barcelona, he immediately began a packed schedule of events. The Pontiff, the third pope to visit the Iberian nation, concluded the day on June 10 with a celebration at the Sagrada Família—held on the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death—and the symbolic inauguration of the Tower of … Continuar leyendo The Pope Opens the Tower of Jesus at the Sagrada Família, a Beacon Overlooking the Mediterranean
(ANS – Naples) – The 2026 National Assembly of Salesians for Social, held at the Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Naples, has concluded. Dedicated to the theme, “Those Who Love Educate: Educating for Social Justice,” the event took place from June 5–7, 2026, and brought together hundreds of participants from across Italy. The assembly served as an important opportunity for discussion, discernment, and shared responsibility … Continuar leyendo Salesians for Social: National Network Renues Its Journey in Naples
(ANS – Rome) – A reflection on the Letter to the Romans 8:35 – The apostle Paul, almost two thousand years ago, in his letter to the Romans (chapter 8:35) posed a question that still challenges us in a unique way today as believers in Jesus Christ: Who will separate us from the Love of Christ? This is not a question addressed to a group … Continuar leyendo THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Who Will Separate Us from the Love of Christ?
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isTHE VALUES OF SPORTLet the field be our formation ground. Enjoy and share! … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – June 2026
(Rosemead, California) – Don Bosco Technical Institute is offering its LEGO Robotics Summer Camp for students entering grades 4 through 8 in Summer 2026. The program is designed to introduce participants to hands-on problem-solving, coding fundamentals, and basic mechanical engineering concepts through engaging, project-based learning. Students will work collaboratively to complete a challenge inspired by the 2025–2026 FIRST Robotics Challenge, building both technical skills and … Continuar leyendo LEGO Robotics Summer Camp 2026 at Don Bosco Technical Institute
