(ANS – Catania) – On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Provincial Center on Via Cifali in Catania hosted the launch of the 2026–2027 pastoral year for all the Educative and Pastoral Communities (EPCs) of the Salesians in Sicily. The gathering brought together consecrated members, lay people, and young people from across the island who share responsibility for the mission. The event marked the conclusion of … Continuar leyendo Salesians of Sicily: Pastoral Year Begins in the Spirit of Educational Charity

(ANS – Rome) – “How is the Salesian educational and pastoral heritage experienced today in the world’s diverse cultural contexts?” This is the central question driving the international research project Rethinking Salesian Education, promoted by the Pontifical Salesian University and the Pontifical Faculty of Educational Sciences Auxilium, in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Sector of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help … Continuar leyendo “Rethinking Salesian Education”: International Research Project Enters Results Analysis Phase

(ANS – Turin) – The second edition of the Advanced Program in Salesian Educational Leadership concluded at Valdocco on July 17, 2026. The program was promoted by the Pontifical Salesian University in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Sector of the Salesians of Don Bosco. It combined formation, dialogue, a return to the sources of the Salesian charism, and practical planning for the future of Salesian works. The … Continuar leyendo Salesian Educational Leadership: Second Edition of the Advanced Program Concludes at Valdocco

(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

(ANS – Zhytomyr) – The bilingual book My First Day of War, published in Ukrainian and English, was officially launched in June 2026. It is neither a novel nor a historical essay, but rather a collection of firsthand accounts by students and teachers from Vsesvit Salesian High School in Zhytomyr, who share their personal memories of February 24, 2022—the day that forever changed the lives … Continuar leyendo “My First Day of War”: A Book That Brings Together the Memories Hidden in Children’s Hearts

(ANS – Pamplona) – From June 16–18, 2026, the Salesian Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Pamplona hosted the Technical Days on Mechanization, which this year focused on the work that participating centers are carrying out as part of the Cunas que salvan vidas/Incunest (Cots that Save Lives/INCUNEST) project. Teachers of mechanics and electrical-electronics from Salesian VTCs in Asturias, Vigo, Santander, Madrid, León, Logroño, Zaragoza, Burgos, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Centers of Vocational Training Gather in Navarre for the “Cots that Save Lives” Project

(ANS – Rome) – On the afternoon of June 4, the Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco Salesian center in Rome welcomed Dr. Mario Nava, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission, accompanied by representatives of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and a delegation from the Lazio Region’s Directorate for Education, Training, and Employment Policies. The visit … Continuar leyendo A Bridge Between European Institutions and the Local Community: Director-General of the European Commission’s DG EMPL Visits Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco

(ANS – Rome) – Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of the educational conversation, raising questions, expectations, and, at times, concerns. Against this backdrop, the experience developed by Italian Salesian schools now represents one of the most significant laboratories for educational research and innovation at the national level. This is confirmed by the results of research coordinated by Prof. Fr. Michal Vojtáš, a professor in … Continuar leyendo Artificial Intelligence and Education: UPS Research Guides the First Italian Systemic Model in Salesian Schools

(ANS – Rome) – On May 20, the “Don Bosco” Cinema Theatre in Rome hosted the closing event of the second edition of Alice Through the Screen (Alice attraverso lo schermo), a project promoted by the Salesian Cultural Center and dedicated to media literacy and film appreciation in schools. The initiative involved more than 3,000 children between the ages of 3 and 10 from 22 … Continuar leyendo “Alice Through the Screen,” a Salesian Project to Educate Through Imagery

(ANS – Naples) – In recent weeks, Don Bosco House in Naples hosted the National Assembly of the Salesian Association for Schools (CNOS-Scuola). The event brought together around 70 key leaders, including Rectors of Salesian houses, principals, and assistant principals, and was guided by an ambitious objective: overcoming current local fragmentation in order to create a more coordinated and recognizable national school system. Centered on … Continuar leyendo The CNOS-School National Assembly in Naples: Building the Future of the Salesian School System

(ANS – Vatican City, May 4, 2026) – In the field of education, listening is an art that must be cultivated together in order to respond to the challenges of our time. This is the central message that emerged from the international meeting titled “A Time for Listening in the Church’s Educational Mission,” jointly promoted by the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), the Union … Continuar leyendo Listening to Educate: Consecrated Life at the Service of the Church’s Educational Mission

(ANS – April 2026) – At the invitation of Confindustria Udine, as part of an exploratory mission focused on formation, mobility, and educational cooperation between Italy and Argentina, Don Bosco Tech Europe had the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of key Salesian initiatives in the South American nation. The delegation visited the Provinces of Argentina South (ARS), in Buenos Aires, and Argentina North (ARN), … Continuar leyendo DBTech Europe Builds Educational Bridges Between Italy and the Salesian World

(ANS – Medellín) – In a moving recognition of its institutional journey and as a tribute to its invaluable contribution to education and social transformation in the region, the Salesian Institute “Pedro Justo Berrío” (PJB) of Medellín received the Order of Merit “Don Juan del Corral,” Gold Grade, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. A Prestigious Award in a Historic Moment The award, the highest honor … Continuar leyendo The “Pedro Justo Berrío” Institute Receives Medellín’s Highest Honor in Its Centennial Year

(ANS – Guwahati) – In the rich yet underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India, a new species of fossorial reed snake has been discovered in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The species, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills Reed Snake), has been formally described in the internationally renowned, peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica. The discovery is the result of a collaborative research effort involving several leading institutions, including Assam … Continuar leyendo New Reed Snake Species Discovered in Garo Hills: Assam Don Bosco University

(ANS – Khartoum) – Three years after the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, and millions of children still lack access to education. With international attention focused elsewhere, the Salesians of Don Bosco, who were forced to leave the country at the height of the fighting, are now resuming their work in the capital, Khartoum—reopening schools and offering protection, food, … Continuar leyendo After Years of War, Salesian Education Reopens Its Doors to Thousands of Children

(ANS – Rome) – The second edition of the “Sognati da Grande” (Dream Big) youth creative competition, promoted by the DON BOSCO NEL MONDO Foundation and dedicated this year to the theme of peace, has concluded with a very positive outcome. The initiative involved around 1,000 students from Salesian schools and vocational training centers, recording a threefold increase in participation compared to the first edition. A Highly Significant Result … Continuar leyendo Second Edition of the “Sognati da Grande” Competition: Over 1,000 Young People Share Their Visions of Peace

(ANS – Rome) – Culminating a week of intense reflection, dialogue, and discernment, the Don Bosco Tech Visioning reached a defining moment of shared direction and strategic convergence. The final day began with the celebration of Holy Mass, presided over by Fr. Rafael Bejarano, who grounded the gathering in the heart of the Salesian mission. In today’s context, it was emphasized that this mission finds one of … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Tech Global: Educating Hearts and Hands Through a Unified Global TVET Network

(ANS – Santiago) – The network of Salesian schools in Chile has received news that fills the Chile Province and the entire Salesian Congregation with pride: 12 Salesian schools have been selected to receive the “Excellence Performance Grant” awarded by the National System for Performance Evaluation (SNED) for the 2026–2027 period. This recognition from the Chilean Ministry of Education confirms the commitment of educational and pastoral communities to pedagogical quality, continuous … Continuar leyendo 12 Salesian Schools of the Chile Province Recognized for Academic Excellence

(ANS – Cuenca) – The Salesian Technical Educational Unit opened its doors to the Cuenca Council for the Protection of Rights for a meeting that brought together various educational institutions from the canton. During the event, a joint commitment was signed in support of the well-being and mental health of adolescents in Cuenca. The initiative is part of the “Mental Health and Well-Being” program, promoted by the Cuenca Cantonal Council … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Technical Educational Unit Brings Together Educational Institutions to Sign a Pledge in Support of Adolescents’ Mental Health

(ANS – Cebu City) – Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) – Cebu inaugurated, blessed, and formally received the Bugsay Leadership Center on March 4, 2026. The facility includes a 300-seat auditorium and a library that will serve as spaces for learning, leadership formation, and community activities. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), led by Ms. Amaya Cristina Aboitiz-Fansler, … Continuar leyendo DBTC Cebu Inaugurates Bugsay Leadership Center

(ANS – Mestre) – The Salesian University Institute of Venice (IUSVE), part of the Salesian Don Bosco complex in Mestre, celebrated its Dies Academicus on the afternoon of Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the university’s Aula Magna. The event served as a time of encounter, reflection, and sharing in academic life, as well as the formal opening of the new academic year. Two new elements … Continuar leyendo Inauguration of the Academic Year at IUSVE: Engagement of the Academic Community and Criteria Defined for the Use of Artificial Intelligence

(ANS – Turin) – The journey toward the 2026 National Exhibition of Masterpieces begins in Valdocco, the heart of the Salesian tradition. An unprecedented dialogue among institutions, education, and business — with the participation of the Lavazza Group and Confindustria — aims to rediscover young people as a strategic resource for the country. The launch event for the 2026 edition of the National Exhibition of … Continuar leyendo Generating Value: Shaping the Future, Embracing Every Talent

(ANS – Frascati) – News reports in recent weeks paint a picture of a wounded Italy: teenagers wielding knives instead of words, conflicts escalating into tragedy, violence erupting in the very place meant to teach coexistence and guarantee safety—the school. These incidents raise urgent questions for families, institutions, and educational communities, highlighting a generation increasingly struggling with communication, emotional regulation, and relationships. It is precisely … Continuar leyendo Like a Ferrari Without Brakes: Educating About Emotions to Keep Young People on Track

(ANS – Rome) – Moving beyond an emergency-driven mindset and putting education back at the center, through cohesion among all social stakeholders. This is the appeal launched by Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco with the conference “The Human Face of Juvenile Delinquency – Understanding to Reactivate the Future Through Education, Community, and Intervention Systems,” scheduled for January 30, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at its headquarters … Continuar leyendo Juvenile Delinquency: Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco Relaunches Its Model of Intervention Based on Prevention and Social Mediation

(ANS – Vatican City) – On Monday, January 12, 2026, some of the highest authorities of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), together with representatives of their university institutions and the Holy See Dicastery responsible for culture and education, met at the Vatican for a time of listening and shared reflection on the meaning and future … Continuar leyendo Salesian Education at the Service of the Church: Salesians and Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Talks with the Dicastery for Culture and Education

(ANS – Rodeo del Medio) – Since 1901, the Don Bosco Faculty located in Rodeo del Medio, in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, has been a benchmark in enology and the fruit and vegetable industry. It is recognized as the “cradle of Argentine enology.” This tradition has been sustained over time and projected worldwide, with distinguished graduates and degree holders who stand out at both … Continuar leyendo The Don Bosco Faculty in Rodeo del Medio is Recognized as the Most Awarded Educational Institution in Latin America

(ANS – Quito) – The Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS), together with the Salesian Social Network of America (RASS), has presented a Guide to Social-Emotional Development for Educators in Salesian Social Works. This publication is the result of a research process promoted by the Salesian Social Network of America (RASS), in collaboration with the Psychology team of the Salesian Polytechnic University – Ecuador and the Salesian Project Ecuador (PSE). The initiative aims to … Continuar leyendo Salesian Polytechnic University and Salesian Social Network of America Present the ‘Guide to Social-Emotional Development for Educators in Salesian Social Works’

(ANS – Rome) – The IUS network continues to expand its global presence in 2025 with the incorporation of six new partners: Istituto Universitario Don Giorgio Pratesi (Italy), Istituto Universitario IPU (Italy), Scuola Superiore di Scienze dell’Educazione “San Giovanni Bosco” (Italy), Katholische Stiftungshochschule München — University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute of Technology (KIITEC), Arusha (Tanzania), Instituto Superior Dom Bosco in Dili (Timor-Leste). These institutions expand the … Continuar leyendo The IUS Network Grows in 2025: Six Institutions Join, Expanding Salesian Higher Education Across Europe, Africa and East Asia

(ANS – Mountain View) – A delegation of six representatives from the Steering Committee of the Italian Salesian project ‘GO Beyond Traditional Education / Gemini@Salesians,’ is in Mountain View, California, at Google’s headquarters, to discuss the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The visit aims to strengthen the existing collaboration and present the expanding vision of this project, which puts the dignity and integral … Continuar leyendo ‘GO Beyond Traditional Education’: Project Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Salesian Schools Meets Google in Silicon Valley

(ANS – Panjim) – The Don Bosco Higher Education South Asia (DBHEI) Annual Conference and General Body Meeting 2025 will convene from November 18 to 20 in Panjim, Goa, hosted by the Salesian Province of Panjim. Centred on the theme “Participatory Models of Higher Education,” the gathering will bring together more than 60 leaders and educators from across South Asia to explore collaborative pathways for the … Continuar leyendo DBHEI 2025 Conference to Spotlight Participatory Models in Higher Education

(Botucatu, Brazil) – Female students from the UniSALESIANO Salesian University were honored at the 28th National Congress of Biomedicine (ENBM, in Portuguese), held at the end of October at the Institute of Biosciences of UNESP in Botucatu. The Congress, which brought together students, lecturers and professionals from different areas of health, is one of the most prestigious in Brazil and promotes the exchange of experiences … Continuar leyendo Female Students from UniSALESIANO Honored at the 28th National Biomedicine Meeting

(ANS – Rome) – The Three-Day Conference on Salesian Facilitation came to a close on 30th October at the Salesian University, Rome, and concluded on October 31, 2025, at Sede Centrale Salesiana, Rome. The event concluded with a strong sense of unity and renewed dedication to the shared mission of Catholic higher education. On the final day, participants gathered at Ricaldone Hall for the closing session, … Continuar leyendo IUS Conference 2025 Concludes with a Renewed Commitment to Global Collaboration in Catholic Higher Education

(ANS – Rome) – The city of Rome has become a centre of reflection, communion and renewal for Catholic education, as leaders from around the world have gathered for the World Education Jubilee. Members of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) are gathered at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome to participate in the International Conference entitled “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal … Continuar leyendo The Opening of the IUS International Conference: Salesian Education, Synodality, and Facilitation

(ANS – Rome) – The second day of the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal & Salesian Facilitation” unfolded with reflection at the Università Pontificia Salesiana. Following the spirit of communion and dialogue set during the opening day, participants engaged deeply with the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the present and future of higher education within the Salesian world. The morning began in the Library Hall … Continuar leyendo Reflections and Shared Learning Mark Day Two of the IUS Conference 2025

(ANS – Rome) – Rome prepares to welcome a landmark gathering of Salesian educational leaders from across the globe as the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal & Salesian Facilitation” opens on October 27. The five-day event, part of the Jubilee of Education celebrations, is hosted by the Salesian University, Rome, and organized by the Salesian Institutes of Higher Education under the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Leaders Worldwide Gather in Rome for Salesian Higher Education Conclave

(ANS – Macas) – The Don Bosco Educational Unit in Macas is hosting the International ‘INNOVAEDU’ 2025 Pedagogical Day,  an academic space that reaffirms the institution’s commitment to the excellent formation of teachers and the construction of innovative and quality education. This event, taking place from August 25 to 29, features Manuela Fabbri, Associate Professor at the University of Bologna (Italy), known for her career in … Continuar leyendo Towards the Future of Education: Don Bosco Macas Promotes Pedagogical Transformation with the Support of the University of Bologna

(ANS – Tampa, FL) – Eight students from Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School (CRTSHS) recently embarked on a transformative 12-day pilgrimage to Italy, exploring the life and legacy of St. John Bosco. The trip, organized and chaperoned by Fr. Steve Shafran, SDB, Fr. John Serio, SDB, and other staff, was made possible by a generous donation from a past pupil. Sophomores and juniors were selected … Continuar leyendo CRTSHS Students Embark on Pilgrimage to Italy, Discovering Don Bosco’s Legacy

(ANS – Araçatuba) – Last month, the Meu Pet veterinary clinic, a partner of the UniSALESIANO University Center, recorded a historic milestone, reaching a total of 1,849 visits and exceeding the initial target for the period by more than three times. This significant result demonstrates the growing confidence of the community in the service run by UniSALESIANO and the team’s commitment to providing quality care. … Continuar leyendo A Historical Record for the ‘Meu Pet’ Veterinary Clinic, Partner with ‘UniSALESIANO’ University Center