(ANS – Antananarivo – September 15, 2026) – At present, Fr. Luca Barone, President of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Mission Office based at Valdocco in Turin, is traveling in Madagascar, the great “Red Island” off the east coast of Africa, so named because of the vivid color of its soil. This is a special missionary journey, undertaken together with Fr. Davide Banzato and the … Continuar leyendo In the Heart of Madagascar, Where the Mission Is a Living Presence

(ANS – Rome – September 11, 2026) – The “Corso Germoglio 2026” has officially begun. This is the orientation and immediate preparation program for new Salesian missionaries ahead of their departure ad gentes, ad exteros and ad vitam. The participants arrived in Rome on September 11 at the Zeffirino Namuncurà Community, and the course will begin on September 12 with a day of integration and … Continuar leyendo The “Corso Germoglio 2026” Gets Underway: 15 New Salesian Missionaries Set to Depart for the 157th Missionary Expedition

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 September Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings Greetings from Fr. Pedro André SDB, director of the ANS– Agenzia iNfo Salesiana; • “Care of Water Among the Pastoralist Population of … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – September 2026

En la víspera del día 11, conmemoración mensual de las misiones salesianas, nos complace enviarles el video de Cagliero Life de septiembre, vinculado a la intención salesiana mensual, para que sea utilizado como herramienta de animación, diálogo e intercambio en los diversos grupos juveniles. Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – September 2026

(ANS – Rome) – Work and reflection on missionary animation in the Salesian provinces continue unabated on a global scale. Toward the end of August, two Salesian regions – East Asia-Oceania and Interamerica – met online to continue their respective regional journeys. The Provincial Delegates for Mission Animation (PDMAs) from the East Asia-Oceania Region, coordinated by Fr. Arun Charles Michael of Cambodia, continued the tradition … Continuar leyendo Digital Meetings to Promote and Support Missionary Animation

(ANS – Madrid) – International Literacy Day marks its 60th anniversary under the banner of “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity.” Although progress has been made, 739 million adults still lack basic reading and writing skills, and 273 million children and young people do not have access to schooling. Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, emphasizes that education is a right and … Continuar leyendo Literacy Day: The Right to Read and Write Remains an Unfulfilled Dream for 739 Million People Worldwide

(ANS – Mugling) – On Aug. 26, a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River, on the border between Nepal and Tibet, triggered by the collapse of a glacial mass and an ice avalanche, caused a devastating flood in the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Chitwan. The force of the water, accompanied by mud and debris, with some waves reportedly reaching heights of 8–10 … Continuar leyendo A Sudden and Devastating Flood: The Salesian Response to the Emergency

(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day of Charity, celebrated each year on Sept. 5. The date was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She received the Nobel Peace … Continuar leyendo International Day of Charity: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs That Meet Basic Needs and Ensure Educational Access

(ANS – Quito) – The Extraordinary Visitation by Fr. Hugo Orozco, Regional Councillor for Interamerica, to the Salesian Province of Ecuador officially began on Monday, August 31, 2026. The program began with a meeting with Fr. Marcelo Farfán, Provincial of Ecuador, and the members of the Provincial Council. The initial meeting was attended by Fr. Juan Flores, Vice Provincial and Provincial Secretary; Fr. Luis Mosquera, … Continuar leyendo Fr. Hugo Orozco Begins His Extraordinary Visitation to Support the Salesian Mission in Ecuador

(ANS – Granada) – On August 18, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the province of Granada in southern Spain, causing material damage and leaving three people with minor injuries. This was the second seismic event to strike the area in a matter of days: on August 15, another earthquake of the same magnitude caused damage, but fortunately no one was injured. … Continuar leyendo Assessment of Salesian Facilities Following the Earthquake That Struck Granada

(ANS – Columbia) — A week after the earthquake that shook western Colombia, the emergency continues to affect the lives of thousands of people. While rescue, assessment and reconstruction operations continue, Salesian missionaries have stepped up their efforts in the areas affected by the quake, setting up collection centers, distributing food, supporting rescue teams and providing direct assistance to communities that were already living in … Continuar leyendo One Week After the Earthquake, Aid to Those Worst Affected Is Increasing

(ANS – Flores) — On Saturday, Aug. 15, Indonesia was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in the town of Mbay, in Nagekeo Regency on the island of Flores. The earthquake hit the northern part of the island hardest, stretching from Maumere and Ngada to Manggarai. The death toll and extent of the damage caused by the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Solidarity Following the Earthquake

(ANS – Medellín) – An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in the department of Chocó, shook large areas of western Colombia on the morning of August 10, 2026, causing serious damage to several Salesian institutions. The San Luis Beltrán Salesian Province in Medellín has confirmed that, so far, there have been no reports of casualties among the Salesians, staff, students, … Continuar leyendo Earthquake Hits Ten Communities in the San Luis Beltrán Salesian Province in Medellín

(ANS – Quito) – On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Salesian Family in Ecuador gratefully celebrated the 105th birthday of Fr. Silverio Equísoain, born in Navarre, Spain, in 1921. He arrived in Ecuador in 1955 as a Salesian missionary and was soon sent to Morona Santiago, beginning a long journey of service in the Ecuadorian Amazon. In Limón, he learned the Shuar language, came to … Continuar leyendo Fr. Silverio Equísoain: 105 Years of a Vocation in Service to the Peoples of the Amazon

(ANS – Rome) – The series of “goodnights” offered by the General Councilors to the members of the Sacred Heart Community at the Salesian Headquarters continued on July 31 with Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, Councilor for the Missions, who shared reflections inspired by the recent Missionary Quinquennium meetings and his visits to missionary communities around the world. Regional Meetings of the Missionary Quinquennium Fr. Crisafulli … Continuar leyendo “Missionary Life Is Wonderful”: Fr. Crisafulli’s ‘Goodnight’

(ANS – Kyiv) – In recent days, Fr. Michał Wocial, a Polish Salesian serving in Ukraine, visited the Salesian Mission Office Missioni Don Bosco in Turin to review projects supporting those affected by the war, share updates on ongoing initiatives, and discuss the communities’ most urgent needs after more than four years of living with the consequences of the conflict. Fr. Wocial’s visit followed a joint mission organized … Continuar leyendo “Peace Has the Face of a Child”: A Report on the Missionary Trip by the President of Missioni Don Bosco

(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”

(ANS – Caracas) – One month after the two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck northern Venezuela just 39 seconds apart on June 24, the country continues to grapple with the human, social, and material consequences of the disaster. The latest official death toll has risen to more than 5,200. Nearly 16,800 people have been injured, and more than 17,900 have lost their … Continuar leyendo A Month of Grief After the Earthquakes, but Also of Salesian Solidarity with Affected Families

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isThe respect for HUMAN LIFEPray. Act. Witness. Enjoy and share! Please let us … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – July 2026

(ANS – Rome) – The summer series of “goodnights” offered to the Salesian community at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome continued on July 9, when Fr. Innocent Bizimana, SDB, Regional Councilor for the Africa East and South Region, reflected on the witness of Salesian confreres serving in some of the world’s most challenging mission territories. Remaining Faithful Amid War, Disease, and Crisis Fr. Bizimana described … Continuar leyendo Fr. Innocent Bizimana’s “Goodnight”: The Strength of the Confreres in Times of Crisis

(ANS – Port Vila) – On June 29, 2026, the pioneering Salesian community in Vanuatu began a series of community meetings to discern the future direction of the Salesian presence in the country. This initiative is part of an initial planning process designed to better understand the realities and aspirations of young people in Vanuatu and identify the most effective educational responses to their needs. … Continuar leyendo Towards Don Bosco’s Educational Mission in Vanuatu

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the July 2026 Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fidel Orendain SDB General Councillor for Social Communication; • “Human beings – respect for human life” by Fr. Moïse Paluku SDB, … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – July 2026

(ANS – Monte Salvado) – On June 17–18, 2026, the Council of the Salesian Province of St. Rose of Lima in Peru (PER) met at the Mary Help of Christians missionary community in Monte Salvado, one of the most emblematic, challenging, and historic Salesian presences in the Peruvian jungle. The session was chaired by Fr. Juan Pablo Alcas Michilot, Provincial, together with the Provincial Councilors, … Continuar leyendo Monte Salvado: A Hopeful Outlook on the Future of the Salesians of Don Bosco from the Missionary Frontier of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

(ANS – Turin) – Fr. Luca Barone traveled to Ukraine in his capacity as president of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Mission Office based at Valdocco, Turin. He brought his Salesian confreres a message of fraternal solidarity, as Italy continues to send aid—within the limits imposed by the ongoing war—to meet both material and spiritual needs. “The aim is to reach out to our brothers … Continuar leyendo Standing with those who resist: Missioni Don Bosco’s trip to Ukraine

(Buenos Aires, Argentina) – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway and winter brings the coldest temperatures of the year to the Southern Hemisphere, Don Bosco Por Los Jóvenes, the Salesian Mission Office in Argentina, has launched an awareness and fundraising campaign to support the Salesian presence in Argentine Patagonia. “When the Selección (Argentina’s national soccer team) plays, something special happens. Distances fade away. … Continuar leyendo “If the World Cup Unites Us, So Does Solidarity”: Don Bosco Por Los Jóvenes Launches Campaign for Missionaries in Patagonia

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of June linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. This month the topic isTHE VALUES OF SPORTLet the field be our formation ground. Enjoy and share! … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – June 2026

(ANS – Warsaw) – On May 27–28, 2026, Fr. Luca Barone, President of Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS, and Dr. Marco Faggioli, General Director of the same Salesian institution, traveled to Poland, specifically to Warsaw, for a two-day meeting and collaborative working session with the Director of the Provincial Mission Office, Fr. Marek Gryn, and his team. The exchange of knowledge between the Turin Mission … Continuar leyendo Meeting in Warsaw Between Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco, Turin, and the Missionary Center of the PLE Province

(ANS – Goma) – The Ebola outbreak affecting the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread and has placed the entire country on high alert. According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 750 suspected cases and over 170 deaths have already been recorded. Although no cases have been detected elsewhere in the country, aside … Continuar leyendo Ebola Emergency: Salesians Step Up Prevention and Awareness Efforts to Protect the Population

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the June 2026 Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Carlos Mendez SDB, new member of Youth Ministry Sector; • “In missions lands, we play as a team”, by Fr. … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – June 2026

(ANS – Rome) – One year after its publication, the “Bosco Food” book continues to highlight the richness of the cultures in which the Salesian charism is present throughout the world. On the monthly anniversary of the Salesian Missions, we once again draw attention to this unique tool for evangelization. The Bosco Food project began several years ago. Following the 150th anniversary of the first … Continuar leyendo “We Love Bosco Food”: The International Salesian Recipe Book

(ANS – Beirut, April 29, 2026) – The crisis in the Middle East continues to worsen despite the ceasefire declared in Lebanon. Bombings in southern Lebanon, rising prices, and a lack of jobs are placing thousands of families in difficult conditions. Against this backdrop, the Salesians are continuing their work to assist more than 100 displaced people at the El Hossoun center and are strengthening … Continuar leyendo Amid the Emergency, the Salesians Step Up Support for Displaced Families and Focus on Education

(ANS – Muniguda, April 2026) – Salesian missionaries secured funding for scholarships for 34 economically disadvantaged girls studying at Don Bosco School, located in Muniguda in the Rayagada District of Odisha, India. The scholarship funds were provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and were used to cover school fees, hostel fees, and educational materials. Although the funding … Continuar leyendo 34 Girls at Don Bosco Muniguda Receive Scholarships Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 May Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation; • “Palabek: commitment, adaptability and community support ensure a food supply”, by Fr … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – May 2026

(ANS – Genzano) – The meeting of the Quinquennium missionaries serving in countries across the Mediterranean and Central and Northern Europe regions took place from April 20–25, 2026, in Genzano, in the province of Rome. For participants, it was a valuable opportunity to come together and reconnect with fellow missionaries from previous assignments. The team from the Missions Sector, organizers of the event, was also … Continuar leyendo Quinquennium Missionary Program: Gratitude Following the Meeting Held in Genzano

(ANS – Madrid) – Child slavery continues to affect millions of boys and girls around the world, even though it often remains hidden. To mark World Day Against Child Slavery, observed today, April 16, Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, warns of a reality that takes many forms and reminds us that education and protection are essential to breaking this vicious cycle. These … Continuar leyendo No School, No Childhood, and Constant Danger: The Current Face of Child Slavery Around the World

(ANS – Rome) – On the eve of the 11th of the month, the Missions Sector reminds everyone that all the materials for Salesian Mission Day 2026 are ready: the printed version has been sent out, and the PDFs can be found at the provided link. The well-known theme is: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive – Salesian Missionary Solidarity.” The booklet opens with an initial greeting … Continuar leyendo SMD Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of April linked to the monthly Salesian intention, 
to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups.  This month the topic isSUPPORTING PRIESTS IN CRISIS“Be attentive. Be compassionate. Be there.” Enjoy and share! Please let … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – April 2026

(ANS) – One month after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and with no clear or rapid resolution in sight, Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. More than one million people have been displaced, thousands have been killed, and the population is becoming increasingly vulnerable. In this context, Salesian houses are providing education, shelter, and psychological care as a last line … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Network: A Refuge for Displaced People One Month After the Start of War