(ANS – Rome) – The proceedings of the International Historical Conference, Salesian Missions: From the Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud (1919) to the Conciliar Decree Ad Gentes (1965), have been published. The conference was held at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome on May 2–3, 2025, as part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition (1875–2025). The volume, sponsored by the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS) and … Continuar leyendo Proceedings of International Historical Conference on 150 Years of Salesian Missions Published

(ANS – Caracas) – Venezuelan Salesian missionary Fr. Ubaldino Andrade, who normally serves in Africa alongside refugees, has returned temporarily to his home country to visit his family. During his stay, he visited the areas hardest hit by the earthquakes and worked alongside displaced people, volunteers, health care workers, and family members who continue to search for their loved ones among the rubble. His account reflects … Continuar leyendo “They’re Still Digging with Their Bare Hands”: An Account from a Salesian Missionary at “Ground Zero”