By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator, and ASC Provincial Councilor for Social Communications (Bellflower, California) – In 1841, St. John Bosco brought to life an experience that would extend his mission beyond the boundaries of the oratory. He recognized that laymen and women can be active participants in the education and evangelization of young people, while also living their faith in their families, workplaces, and communities. … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family in Southern California to Celebrate the Salesian Cooperators 150th Anniversary (1876–2026)

(San Antonio, Texas – October 4, 2026) – Yesterday evening our beloved friend and Salesian Cooperator, Don Varella, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Those of us in the Salesian family in San Antonio, Texas had the joy of being led and accompanied by Don and his loving wife, Catherine, for decades. Catherine’s soul returned Home to be with Christ not too long ago. … Continuar leyendo In Loving Memory of Don Varela, Salesian Cooperator

Por Susana Carrillo, Salesiana Cooperadora (Bellflower, California – 12 de septiembre de 2026) – Con gran alegría y un verdadero espíritu de Familia Salesiana, los Salesianos Cooperadores del Centro Local Hispano Santo Domingo Savio, en Bellflower, California, celebraron la Promesa Apostólica de seis nuevos Salesianos Cooperadores: Estela Padilla, Manuel García, Yesenia Montes Delgado, Giovanni Fernandez, Maria Quilizapa y Abraham Quilizapa. Después de dos años de formación, oración, acompañamiento y discernimiento, … Continuar leyendo Six New Salesian Cooperators Make Their Apostolic Promise at St. Dominic Savio

Por Michael Alvarez, Coordinador Provincial de los Salesianos Cooperadores Querida Familia Salesiana: Anoche recibimos la noticia de Ernie Rodriguez, Coordinador del Centro Local San Miguel Arcángel en Colorado Springs, sobre el fallecimiento de Katherine Cristelli. A continuación, compartimos información sobre Katherine, proporcionada por Kristie Martinez. Recordando a Katherine Cristelli Nuestra querida amiga y Salesiana Cooperadora, Katherine Cristelli, entró en la vida eterna la mañana del mes de septiembre… Continuar leyendo In Memoriam: Katherine Cristelli, Salesian Cooperator, Enters Eternal Life

(Bellflower, California) – Los Salesianos Cooperadores de la Provincia Oeste invitan a la Familia Salesiana y a todos los que deseen asistir a la Ceremonia de la Promesa Apostólica de los Salesianos Cooperadores el sábado 12 de septiembre de 2026. Los aspirantes que harán su Promesa como Salesianos Cooperadores son: Giovanni Fernandez, Manual Garcia, Estella Hernandez, Yesenia Montes, Abraham Quilizapa y Maria Quilizapa. La ceremonia tendrá lugar durante la Misa de las 7 p. m. … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators to Celebrate Apostolic Promise in Bellflower

Por Andrea Zimmerman, Delegada SDB de la Familia Salesiana, y Denise Dunn, Coordinadora Provincial de los Salesianos Cooperadores – USA Este Nota del editor: Muchos Cooperadores y miembros de la Familia Salesiana recordarán al Salesiano Cooperador Jim Dolan, quien durante muchos años fue una presencia activa y un líder en la misión salesiana en el este de Estados Unidos. Que ahora descanse en la fiesta del cielo junto a quienes nos han precedido. Querida Familia Salesiana: Hoy … Continuar leyendo Remembering Jim Dolan: A Faithful Salesian Brother

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Cooperators of the Spanish Group of the Local Center at St. Dominic Savio Church in Bellflower, California, recently gathered for a joyful day of fellowship, friendship, and relaxation. Away from our regular activities, we had the opportunity simply to enjoy one another’s company—sharing a meal, conversations, laughter, and even some refreshing time in the pool. … Continuar leyendo Salesian Joy Beyond Our Meetings

By Maria Quilizapa, Salesian Cooperator Candidate (Bellflower, California) – My husband Abraham and I were among eight aspiring Salesian Cooperators from St. Dominic Savio Church who attended the retreat on July 31 at St. John Bosco High School Chapel in Bellflower.  The retreat was led by Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, SDB, a professor at the Institute of Salesian Studies in Berkeley, California.   I attended the retreat … Continuar leyendo Retreat Deepens Aspiring Salesian Cooperator’s Sense of Calling

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – On June 12, 2026, the Salesian Cooperators (Spanish group) of the St. Dominic Savio Local Center in Bellflower, California, welcomed approximately 40-50 children, parents, and community members to a special Family Movie Night featuring the inspiring film Wonder. Rooted in the Salesian spirit of creating welcoming environments where young people feel loved and valued, the event offered … Continuar leyendo Seeing Ourselves Through God’s Eyes: A Wonder-Filled Evening at St. Dominic Savio

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Cooperators at St. Dominic Savio invite all the Salesian Family throughout Southern California, parishioners, friends, families, and neighbors to a special Family Movie Night featuring the inspiring film “Wonder.” The Wonder movie was selected as it is a story that speaks deeply to the heart of the Gospel. Through the journey of a young boy … Continuar leyendo An Evening of Faith, Community, and Kindness

(San Francisco, California) – On May 9, 2026, Salesian Cooperators from Watsonville, Richmond, Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, and Corpus Christi gathered in San Francisco for a special retreat celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Cooperators, founded on May 9, 1876. The retreat offered participants an opportunity to renew their promises together through prayer, reflection, storytelling, and fellowship. Centered on the spirit of Don … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators Gather in San Francisco for Retreat and Renewal

By Mikey Vera, Salesian Cooperator (San Antonio, Texas) – On Sunday, April 26, on the occasion of Good Shepherd Sunday, two new Salesian Cooperators made their promise at the provincial chapel of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in San Antonio, Texas. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Provincial, Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB, who reminded those present that each new Cooperator is … Continuar leyendo Two New Cooperators Inducted in the USA Western Province

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Cooperators (Spanish Center), together with the youth of St. Dominic Savio Youth Group in Bellflower, had the opportunity to visit the residents of Rose Villa Community Center, a senior community center on April 25, 2026. The purpose of this visit was to teach the young people the importance of living out the Corporal Works of … Continuar leyendo The Youth of St. Dominic Savio Bring Joy to the Residents of Rose Villa

By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Ver la traducción al español a continuación.) (Los Angeles, California) – Within the framework of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, the Interamerica Region has arranged for three regional encounters to help Cooperators move from celebration to apostolic commitment, deepening our identity and our Salesian mission. The first of these encounters will be held … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators of the Interamerica Region Celebrate and Recommit to the Salesian Mission

By Giovanni Fernandez (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Cooperators (Spanish) at St. Dominic Savio in Bellflower held their first annual Easter egg hunt! A rainy start to the day gave some uncertainty and second thoughts, but the skies cleared up, and the sun was bright for the event to be held outside as planned. Parents arrived with their children, who were ready to join in … Continuar leyendo The Easter Bunny has Struck Again!

By JC Montenegro, PhD (Bellflower, California – March 15, 2026) – A joyful moment for the parish community of St. Dominic Savio Church was celebrated on March 15, 2026, as nine members of the community made their promise as Salesian Cooperators during a solemn Mass presided over by Mel Trinidad, Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco. During the Eucharistic celebration, Fr. Trinidad officially received … Continuar leyendo Nine Faithful of St. Dominic Savio Church Become Salesian Cooperators

El Domingo 15 de marzo, durante la Misa de las 11:30 de la mañana en la Iglesia de St. Domingo Savio, nueve personas harán sus primeras promesas a Dios como Cooperadores Salesianos. Durante más de dos años, han sido acompañados en el discernimiento de su llamada a esta vocación única a través de clases y experiencias formativas. El Domingo responderán a su llamada para vivir... Continuar leyendo St. Dominic Savio Cooperator Center (EN) Welcomes Nine New Cooperators

Dear Salesian Family, In the name of all the Salesian Cooperators of USA West, I wish to share with you news of renewed hope. Worldwide, the Association of Salesian Cooperators is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 and has prepared to “relaunch” our apostolic commitment for the next 150 years. Here in our province, we have much to be thankful for in the … Continuar leyendo Christmas Greetings from Salesian Cooperators

By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator – (Los Angeles, California) – In 2026, the Association of Salesian Cooperators worldwide will celebrate of the 150th Anniversary of our founding in the Church made possible by Don Bosco’s charismatic mission with young people, particularly those who are poor and at-risk. As lay Salesians, we share the same family spirit and educational mission belonging to all groups of the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators Relaunch Their Mission in Honor of 150 Anniversary

By Susanna Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – I had the blessing of participating in the Salesian Cooperator Province Congress for USA West, held at the Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio, Texas, from October 10–12, 2025. This gathering was filled with fraternity, reflection, and renewal of the Salesian spirit. Local center councilors and members were updated on the life of our province and local centers. We also worked … Continuar leyendo Embracing Don Bosco’s Spirit at the 2025 Salesian Cooperator Province Congress – USA West

By Judy Alvarez, SC – Updated Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – (San Antonio, Texas) – On Friday, October 10, 2025, Salesian Cooperators in the USA Western Province arrived in San Antonio, Texas, to begin their Provincial Electoral Congress. In three-year intervals, Salesian Cooperator provinces worldwide convene to verify the life of the Association in the province, establish directives for the Provincial Council regarding mission and … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators Congress 2025: Growth, Renewal & Election Update

Editor: In this post, we encounter an essential structure for the Association of Salesian Cooperators in the Inter-America Region – the Regional Secretariat, as they reflect on the VI Regional Meeting held in Santa Domingo, September 25-28, 2025. – By Pierre Larocque, SC, Secretary – (SSCC – Inter-America Region) – On Thursday, October 2, the monthly meeting of the Regional Secretariat was held virtually. The … Continuar leyendo Insights from the Inter-America Regional Secretariat Meeting

By Pierre Larocque, SC, Secretary for the Inter-American Region (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) – From September 25 to 28, 2025, the Salesian Cooperators of the Inter-America Region held their VI Regional Meeting at the María de la Altagracia Archdiocesan House in Santo-Domingo, Dominican Republic. Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association, attended the meeting, accompanied by his wife Francesca. Eighty-two Salesian Cooperators and Delegates participated … Continuar leyendo Strengthening Salesian Identity at VI Regional Meeting of Salesian Cooperators

With Reflections by Lourdes Guzman, Doris Salas, and Kristie Martinez (Bellflower, California) – Lourdes Guzman, Centro Santo Domingo Savio Treasurer, Province Councilor Participating in the Regional Meeting of Salesian Cooperators of the Interamerican Region was a deeply enriching experience. Under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope with Young People, Relaunching Our Identity Toward the Future,” an atmosphere of Salesian fraternity and joy permeated from the very … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators from USA West Respond to the VI Regional Meeting in Santo Domingo

By Judy Alvarez, SC – (ASC – SUO) – In view of the 150th Anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators in 2026, the Interamerican Region has invited Antonio Bocci, the ASC World Coordinator, to help focus the third year of preparations. The goal is to relaunch our Association in ways that are increasingly more relevant to our mission with the young and those who … Continuar leyendo Association of Salesian Cooperators: Relaunching With Hope /Asociación de Cooperadores Salesianos: Un relanzamiento con esperanza

By Deacon Joe Lumsdaine, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – A group of Salesian Cooperators from St. Dominic Savio Church completed a Jubilee Year pilgrimage in Italy this past February.  The group consisted of Cooperators, family members, and friends and was led by Pilgrimage Chaplain, Fr. Gael Sullivan, SDB.  We spent five days in Rome, a day each in Assisi, Pisa, and Milan, and two days … Continuar leyendo Salsian Cooperator Deacon Couples Make Jubilee Year Pilgrimage

By Michael Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Los Angeles, California) – On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the Cooperators of St. Dominic Savio Center hosted a retreat at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights for the Southern California Cooperator Centers. Participants came from the Cooperator Centers of St. Joseph in Rosemead, the English and Spanish Centers of St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower, the St. Bridget … Continuar leyendo Annual Cooperator Retreat Day Focuses on the 2025 Strenna