Salesian Family Formation Day at St. Dominic Savio Parish

By Doris Salas, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Family groups at St. Dominic Savio Parish gathered with great joy for an enriching day of formation. This meaningful experience offered participants the opportunity to deepen their Salesian identity, strengthen their Christian commitment, and renew their desire to serve young people and the wider community in the spirit and mission of Don Bosco. Throughout the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family Formation Day at St. Dominic Savio Parish

Cagliero 11 – July 2026

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 May Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fidel Orendain SDB General Councillor for Social Communication; • “Human beings – respect for human life” by Fr. Moïse Paluku SDB, … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – July 2026

On the Feast Day of June 24, the Rector Major Reaffirms Gratitude as an Educational and Prophetic Path

(ANS – Rome) – At the conclusion of Solemn Vespers celebrated in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Castro Pretorio, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, addressed the traditional Good Night to the Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, and friends present, offering a profound reflection on the theme: “Gratitude and Appreciation in the Salesian Tradition.” On June 24, the Solemnity of the Nativity … Continuar leyendo On the Feast Day of June 24, the Rector Major Reaffirms Gratitude as an Educational and Prophetic Path

A “Gerla” (Basket) That Spans the Centuries: Thanksgiving Celebration for the Rector Major at the Sacred Heart

(ANS – Rome) – In the heart of Rome, at the Salesian Congregation’s headquarters, the Salesian Family gathered in joy and gratitude for the traditional Thanksgiving Celebration in honor of the Rector Major, the Successor of Don Bosco. Since the origins of the Congregation, this event has expressed filial affection and gratitude toward the one entrusted with safeguarding and guiding the Salesian charism throughout the … Continuar leyendo A “Gerla” (Basket) That Spans the Centuries: Thanksgiving Celebration for the Rector Major at the Sacred Heart

Amid Devastation and Grief, the Salesian Solidarity Network Springs Into Action

(ANS – Caracas) – The twin powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on the afternoon of June 24, 2026, have caused such widespread structural damage and loss of life that it remains difficult to fully comprehend the scale of the disaster. The tragedy has hit a country already burdened by years of economic and political crisis, along with recurring local emergencies. While assessments of the damage … Continuar leyendo Amid Devastation and Grief, the Salesian Solidarity Network Springs Into Action

Thanksgiving Celebration for the Beatification of Fr. Franciszek Miśka at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Jaciążek

(ANS – Jaciążek) – On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time (UTC+2), the Salesian parish community of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Jaciążek, part of the Warsaw Province of Poland (PLE), gathered to celebrate the beatification of Blessed Fr. Franciszek Miśka—a Salesian priest, martyr of the faith, and one of the nine Salesian martyrs of World War II who were beatified on … Continuar leyendo Thanksgiving Celebration for the Beatification of Fr. Franciszek Miśka at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Jaciążek

Schio, Young Salesian Priest and Oratory Youth Leader Die in Road Accident

(ANS – Schio) – Fr. Francesco Andreoli, a 36-year-old Salesian priest regarded by the community as the heart and soul of the Salesian oratory in Schio, and Alberto Fioretto, a 16-year-old youth leader, died on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026, in a road accident. A third person was injured. The tragedy has left the entire community in mourning. The Circumstances of the Tragedy … Continuar leyendo Schio, Young Salesian Priest and Oratory Youth Leader Die in Road Accident

The General Councillor for Youth Ministry Begins His Visit to the Campo Grande Province

(ANS – Campo Grande) – Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councillor for Youth Ministry, began an Animation Visit to the St. Alphonsus Liguori Province in Campo Grande, Brazil (BCG), on Saturday, June 20, 2026, launching a full schedule of meetings and celebrations. His first stop was Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, where the Salesian mission first took root 132 years ago. Accompanied by the Provincial … Continuar leyendo The General Councillor for Youth Ministry Begins His Visit to the Campo Grande Province