“Acts That Diminish or Disregard the Dignity of Any Person or Group of People Should Never Be Normalized in Our Society,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahill

(WASHINGTON) – In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the Committee on Migration, issued the following pastoral reflection: As Catholics, we believe that all persons are created in the image … Continuar leyendo “Acts That Diminish or Disregard the Dignity of Any Person or Group of People Should Never Be Normalized in Our Society,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahill

“Goodnight” by Fr. Héctor Gabriel Romero, Regional Councilor for the South Cone Region of the Americas

(ANS – Rome) – “The experience of the Extraordinary Visitation to the Province of São Paulo has prompted me to reflect on the experience of working alongside the laity and on shared formation, both in this Province and in others throughout the Region,” said Fr. Héctor Gabriel Romero, Regional Councilor for the South Cone Region of the Americas, during his “goodnight” on July 17. The … Continuar leyendo “Goodnight” by Fr. Héctor Gabriel Romero, Regional Councilor for the South Cone Region of the Americas

Installation of the New Superior of the ICP: Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi Begins His Ministry

(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, the Salesian Family of Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, and Lithuania gathered to mark the beginning of Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi’s term as the new Superior of the Mary Help of Christians Special Circumscription (ICP). The Eucharistic celebration, presided over by the Councilor for the Mediterranean Region, Fr. … Continuar leyendo Installation of the New Superior of the ICP: Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi Begins His Ministry

Fr. Playà’s “Goodnight”: “Walking Together, Convinced That We Are Bearers of a Prophecy”

(ANS – Rome) – In his “goodnight” to the Sacred Heart community on Monday, July 21, 2026, Fr. Joan Lluis Playà, the Rector Major’s Delegate for the Salesian Family, reflected on the path of Animation and Accompaniment (A+A) within the Salesian Family, drawing inspiration from the presentation of the fifth edition of the Ratio. The Starting Point: The Good Shepherd Fr. Playà recounted that, during … Continuar leyendo Fr. Playà’s “Goodnight”: “Walking Together, Convinced That We Are Bearers of a Prophecy”

Opening of the “Don Bosco 87” Children’s Home

(ANS – Saint-Junien) – Since 1856, the Don Bosco Institute, which originally began as an orphanage, has cared for the most vulnerable children. Earlier this month, the organization opened a Social Care Home for Children (MECS), named “Don Bosco 87,” in Saint-Junien, in the western part of the Haute-Vienne department. The Don Bosco Institute, a recognized charitable and social welfare organization based in Gradignan, operates … Continuar leyendo Opening of the “Don Bosco 87” Children’s Home

Mirko Giulietti, Swiss Ambassador to Kenya, Visits Don Bosco Tech Africa

(ANS – Nairobi) – On July 15, 2026, Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) welcomed the Swiss Ambassador to Kenya, Mirko Giulietti, to its headquarters in Nairobi for a courtesy visit that reaffirmed both institutions’ shared commitment to promoting high-quality skills development, innovation, and youth employment across Africa. In welcoming the Ambassador, Bro. John Njuguna, SDB, Deputy Director of DBTA, described the visit as a great … Continuar leyendo Mirko Giulietti, Swiss Ambassador to Kenya, Visits Don Bosco Tech Africa

Already Loved, Already Called: What Camp Savio Reveals About Evangelizing Young People Today

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California) – At a time when many people wonder whether young people are still open to faith, Camp Savio offers a hopeful answer. They are open, but their journey toward faith often begins long before they describe themselves as religious. It begins when someone welcomes them, remembers their name, listens without judgment, and entrusts them with a meaningful responsibility. It … Continuar leyendo Already Loved, Already Called: What Camp Savio Reveals About Evangelizing Young People Today