Burritos, Bendiciones y Gracia Cuaresmal

Al entrar en la tercera semana de Cuaresma, nuestra comunidad en el Centro Misionero Don Bosco en Boyle Heights continúa su iniciativa Obras de Misericordia con renovada dedicación y alegría. Los voluntarios se reunieron temprano para bajar la comida, preparar carne, frijoles y arroz, y organizar el espacio de trabajo para la preparación de burritos. Otros clasificaron cuidadosamente la ropa donada, asegurándose de que cada... Continuar leyendo Burritos, Blessings, and Lenten Grace

Serving the Community We Grew Up In

By Dr. Ricardo Quintero, Works of Mercy Coordinator (Boyle Heights, California) – This past weekend the Works of Mercy Outreach team had the honor of bringing to fruition an idea that had been on our hearts for some time: providing clothing to those in need in the very neighborhood where we grew up. My wife, Elva, my comadre Cynthia, and I have been serving as leaders of … Continuar leyendo Serving the Community We Grew Up In

Salesian High School Students Partner with Don Bosco Mission Center to Serve Boyle Heights

By Dr. Ricardo Quintero, Works of Mercy Coordinator (Boyle Heights, California) – The new year began with renewed commitment and compassion as Salesian High School students partnered with the Don Bosco Mission Center to support the local Boyle Heights community. On January 31, 2026, a group of Catholic, service-oriented young men came together to serve one of Los Angeles’s most under-resourced neighborhoods through hands-on outreach … Continuar leyendo Salesian High School Students Partner with Don Bosco Mission Center to Serve Boyle Heights

Discover Treasures at Our Charity Shop – Free for Those in Need

(Boyle Heights, California ) – Looking for quality clothing or household items without spending a dime? Our Charity Shop is here to help! Stocked entirely through generous donations, we offer clothing for children and adults as well as houseware items, all available completely free to anyone in need. We warmly invite you to visit us on the last Saturday of every month, from 8:00 AM … Continuar leyendo Discover Treasures at Our Charity Shop – Free for Those in Need

Celebrate Christmas by Helping the Homeless in Skid Row

By Ricardo Quintero, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – This is a busy season of celebrations with family and friends. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us also remember the poor for whom we are called to be Good News. Here is is an opportunity to engage your family and friends in caring for the homeless on Sunday, December 28. It’s simple – … Continuar leyendo Celebrate Christmas by Helping the Homeless in Skid Row

Works of Mercy Outreach – October 2025

(Los Angeles, California) – If you are looking for a way to “share your bread with the hungry,” come join the Works of Mercy team this Saturday, October 25, at 9:00 AM at the Don Bosco Mission Center. Making 400 burritos is no small task, nor is distributing them to those who need this hearty meal. Humble teamwork and love for Jesus in the poor … Continuar leyendo Works of Mercy Outreach – October 2025

Works of Mercy: Help the Homeless in Los Angeles

By Rick Quintero, PhD – (Los Angeles, California) – The Works of Mercy volunteers at the Don Bosco Mission Center are honored to host the ninth monthly Burrito Project, continuing our mission to serve the homeless in our beloved city of Los Angeles. As the weather becomes cooler and the days grow shorter, we are in particular need of men’s clothing, suitcases, and storage bags. … Continuar leyendo Works of Mercy: Help the Homeless in Los Angeles

ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”

By Margarita Hernandez, ADMA-Y Facilitator (Boyle Heights, California) – On the weekend of June 6-8, ADMA-Y hosted a retreat for high school youth at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights. Before the retreat, members of the ADMA-Y leadership team prepared a welcoming and thematic environment that would remain a gift to the Mission Center. The direction of the weekend took root in a … Continuar leyendo ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”

Something Special Is Happening at the Salesian Mission Center in Boyle Heights

By Ricardo Quintero, PhD At the Salesian Mission Center in Boyle Heights, something truly extraordinary is taking place. It has become a space where people of all ages come together in service to others. At our most recent Burrito Project, for example, youth from the ADMA-Y group at St. Dominic Savio teamed up with volunteers like Luis and Sheila Kun—retirees—and many others from across generations. It’s … Continuar leyendo Something Special Is Happening at the Salesian Mission Center in Boyle Heights

Celebrating the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Don Bosco Mission Center

By Martha Hernandez (Boyle Heights – California) – On June 27th, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, during a Mass presided over by Fr. Peter D. Le, SDB, at the Don Bosco Mission Center, the community enjoyed a beautiful and teachable moment in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During a special message by Anthony Rodriguez, former religion teacher at Sacred Heart … Continuar leyendo Celebrating the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Don Bosco Mission Center