(ANS – Turin) – The devotion of the entire Salesian community to “Don Bosco’s Madonna” was once again evident during the Feast of Mary Help of Christians celebrated at Valdocco on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Solemnity of Pentecost. The solemn Masses, the church consistently filled to capacity, the orderly and prayerful flow of pilgrims, the inspiration of the homilies, the traditional procession, and even … Continuar leyendo Feast of Mary Help of Christians 2026: With Our Gaze Fixed on Mary to Welcome the Holy Spirit

(ANS – Rome, May 5, 2026) – “Our Identity in the Church” is the title of the second chapter of the new edition of the Ratio, which Pascual Chávez invites readers to explore in a video interview available below. At the beginning of March, the Vicar of the Rector Major, Stefano Martoglio, introduced the first chapter. The gradual presentation of the text will continue with … Continuar leyendo “Ratio,” Chapter 2: Salesian Identity in the Church

(ANS – Madrid, May 2, 2026) – On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Salesian house in Atocha, Madrid, hosted the Provincial Feast of the Salesians in Spain’s St. James the Greater Province (SSM), a day marked by gratitude, shared memory, and the beginning of a new phase for the province. On this occasion, the installation ceremony of the new Provincial, José Carlos Sobejano, also took … Continuar leyendo Fr. José Carlos Sobejano Begins His Term as Provincial of Spain’s St. James the Greater Province

(Rome — March 2026) — The Project of the National Centre of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Italy was established to express and promote its identity and mission. The National Centre is not merely an organizational structure, but above all an educative and pastoral community that embodies a distinctive “place” of the Salesian heart in Italy and serves as a reference point for the … Continuar leyendo Project of the National Centre of the Salesians, Italy: A Strategic Reference Point for Pastoral Care

(ANS – Rome) – On the occasion of the birthday of Vera Grita (January 28, 1923), Salesian Cooperator and Servant of God, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Sonia Nifosi’s company presented a theatrical dance performance at the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, located at the Salesian Headquarters. Through text and choreography, the performance honored this remarkable figure of Salesian holiness. The setting … Continuar leyendo “Sacri Cuori Viventi” (Living Sacred Hearts): A Tribute to Vera Grita in the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome

(ANS – Viedma) – The diocese of Viedma, led by Salesian Bishop Esteban María Laxague, invites people to participate in the 55th pilgrimage of faith to Chimpay, in commemoration of the young indigenous Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá, who formed and sanctified himself in Don Bosco’s school. The event will have as its motto: ‘With Ceferino we walk together, pilgrims of hope’ and will take place from Friday, … Continuar leyendo 55th Pilgrimage to Chimpay: ‘With Ceferino We Walk Together, Pilgrims of Hope

(ANS – Rome) – A crowd significantly larger than in recent years filled the large Basilica of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice al Tuscolano on Saturday, May 24, for the traditional feast day involving the parish, the entire neighborhood, and many people who come from various places to join in this great event. The Eucharistic celebrations throughout the day were attended by a remarkable number of faithful, … Continuar leyendo Feast of Mary Help of Christians at Pio XI in Rome

(ANS – Damascus) – In a country devastated by years of war, young Syrians stand as symbols of resilience and hope. Despite the countless difficulties that surround them, they show a surprising skill and intelligence that distinguishes them, an ability to face daily challenges with determination and a spirit of sacrifice. Syria, with its destroyed political and social landscape, may seem a place where the future … Continuar leyendo Young Syrians: Talent, Difficulties and Hope in a War-torn Land

By Fr. Bruno Ferrero | August 27, 2024 | Salesian Bulletin Online A touching testimony by Raoul Follereau. He was in a leper colony on a Pacific island. A nightmare of horror. Nothing but walking corpses, despair, rage, sores and horrific mutilation. Yet in the midst of such devastation, one sick old man retained surprisingly bright and smiling eyes. He was suffering in body, like … Continuar leyendo A Smile at Dawn

By P. Wirth MORAND from the Salesian Bulletin Online In September 1594, Francis de Sales, provost of the cathedral, arrived, accompanied by his cousin, at Thonon in the Chablais, a province located south of Lake Geneva and close to Geneva, to explore the territory with the aim of possibly reconquering that province, which had been Protestant for sixty years, to Catholicism. Thus began an acute phase of … Continuar leyendo Correcting “Rebellious Children” with St. Francis de Sales

By Redator Strong             Nino Baglieri was born in Modica Alta on May 1, 1951 to his mother Giuseppa and father Pietro. After just four days he was baptised in the Parish of St Anthony of Padua. He grew up like many boys, with a group of friends, some struggles during his school years and the dream of a future made up of work and … Continuar leyendo Nino, A Young Man Like So Many… Meets the Purpose of Life in His Lord

(ANS – Rome) – Keeping up the promise he made on 17 December 2023, when he took possession of the diaconate of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice on Via Tuscolana assigned to him by Pope Francis, the Rector Major of the Salesians and Titular Archbishop of Ursona, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, celebrated the Feast of Mary Help of Christians 2024 in the church he is responsible for. The celebration was … Continuar leyendo Feast of Mary Help of Christians: the Rector Major Emphasizes “Mary’s Welcoming Nature”