Mary, Mother of Solitude Psalm 23 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of solitude, is the woman who does not flee from silence but dwells in it with faith, allowing everything to find a place in … Continuar leyendo Day 2: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 16, 2026
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of May 14, 2026, the Salesian Social Communication Sector at the Salesian Headquarters welcomed members of the Rome Communication Network (NetCom Rome) for a meaningful encounter marked by dialogue, professional exchange, and fraternal sharing. Around twenty communication professionals, collaborators, and media practitioners gathered at the Salesian Headquarters for the meeting, animated by the Sector under the leadership of … Continuar leyendo Rome Communication Network Visits the Salesian Social Communication Sector at the Generalate
(ANS – Dimapur) – The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude to God and to civil society following the safe release of Br. Pamei Aching Albert, SDB, and Br. Poji Kiivisie Peter, SDB, who had been held captive since the night of May 13, 2026, and were released on May 14. In an official communication from the Don Bosco Provincial House in Dimapur, … Continuar leyendo Salesians Express Gratitude for Safe Release of Two Brothers in Dimapur Province
(ANS – Vatican) – Eight stages, eight multimedia content packages, and eight parts of the body to help us understand that information concerns us as human beings and therefore cannot be entirely delegated to Artificial Intelligence. This is the starting point for the project “Ci Sto! Human by Choice in the Age of AI,” which beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, will see a training course … Continuar leyendo Launch of the Training Program “Ci Sto! Human by Choice in the Age of AI,” Organized by Avvenire and IUSVE
(ANS – Rome) – Recognizing the growing importance of mental health in volunteer service, an online formation program on psychological care and mental well-being is being offered within the framework of Salesian Missionary Volunteering (SMV). This initiative is the result of collaboration between the Youth Ministry Sector and the Missions Sector, reflecting a shared commitment to the holistic care of young volunteers. The formation program … Continuar leyendo Online Formation: Psychological Care and Mental Well-Being of Volunteers in the SMV Experience
(ANS – Rome) – Sometimes, when listening to the missionaries’ most adventurous accounts, one is struck by the dangers they faced, from a hostile natural environment and precarious travel conditions to hostility from certain sections of the local population. Don Bosco, through his dreams, imagined what those risks might be. As a newly ordained priest, he himself had considered going to China with the Fathers … Continuar leyendo How Mary Help of Christians Protected the First Missionaries in Patagonia
(ANS – Rome) – In the Gospel of Luke, at the beginning of Chapter 10 (verses 1–19), Jesus extends His mission beyond the Twelve, sending seventy-two disciples ahead of Him to prepare the way. It is a decisive moment: the mission is no longer reserved for a small apostolic circle but extends to a wider group of ordinary followers. The implication is clear: every disciple … Continuar leyendo THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Are We Also Among the 72?
Mary, Mother of Presence Canticle of Simeon At last, all-powerful Master, you give leave to your servant to go in peace according to your promise.For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel, your people. The Rector Major’s words Mary, mother of attentiveness, mother of presence: in her we … Continuar leyendo Day 1: Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 15, 2026
(ANS – Rome) – The 11th Successor of John Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, will make an Animation Visit to the Vice-Province of St. Joseph, Sri Lanka (LKC) from May 14–19, 2026, as part of his presence in the South Asia Region. The visit is eagerly anticipated by the confreres and young people throughout the island and is … Continuar leyendo Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard to Visit the Vice-Province of St. Joseph, Sri Lanka
(ANS – Sacrofano) – On the third day of the World Congress of Salesian Cooperators, participants gathered in Sacrofano to renew their lay vocation, strengthen the bonds of shared responsibility within the Salesian Family, and present the local Church with an Association that is more united, more missionary, and more capable of generating life. As on previous days, the gathering began with Mass, but May … Continuar leyendo Appointment of the New World Coordinator of the Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Sacrofano) – As part of the World Congress of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) taking place in Sacrofano, May 8 was dedicated to examining the state of the Association, reflecting on the journey it has taken over the past 150 years, and looking ahead to its future. The morning began with an address by Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Mother General of the Daughters of Mary Help … Continuar leyendo 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators: A Look Inside the Association
(ANS – Kraków) – As the Church prepares for the beatification of the nine Salesian educators and martyrs of World War II, they stand before us as witnesses of faith—persevering and faithful shepherds who remained steadfast despite the severe trials they endured. The recognition of their holiness will help preserve their memory for future generations, especially for today’s youth, living in a world where respect … Continuar leyendo Towards the Beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and His Companions, Polish Salesian Martyrs: Who They Were
(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
Editor’s Note: From May 6–10, 2026, Rome hosted the 6th World Congress of the Salesian Cooperators, marking 150 years since the founding of the Association. Delegates from around the world gathered to reflect on their shared mission, renew their commitment to Don Bosco’s charism, and discern the future lines of action for the Association of Salesian Cooperators. The USA Western Province was strongly represented at … Continuar leyendo 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators: A Journey Traveled, Remembering to Grow
Photo © Vatican Media (ANS – Vatican City) – On May 8, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first anniversary of his election to the Chair of Peter. One year after that historic date, Robert Prevost’s pontificate appears to be strongly defined by themes of peace, international diplomacy, and a pastoral mission focused on the world’s peripheries. This first anniversary concludes 12 intense months … Continuar leyendo May 8, 2025 – May 8, 2026: A Year with Pope Leo XIV
(ANS – Turin) – The “Women’s Saturday Evenings” series opened in Turin on May 2, 2026, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, marking the beginning of the Marian month in preparation for the feast day on May 24. As in previous years, on the three Saturdays leading up to the feast of Mary Help of Christians, three women are invited to the Basilica … Continuar leyendo “Women’s Saturday Evenings” at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin: First Event Featuring Sister Brambilla, MC
(ANS – Rome) – The tradition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians is being renewed once again in 2026. This audiovisual project, made up of nine videos, is presented by the Salesian Congregation’s Social Communications Sector to all members of the Salesian Family and, more broadly, to devotees of Mary under this title so loved and promoted by Don Bosco. “Mary, You … Continuar leyendo “Mary, You Are Our Help”: The 2026 Edition of the World Novena to Mary Help of Christians
(ANS – Rome, May 6, 2026) – Everything is set for the opening of the 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators, which will take place at the “Fraterna Domus” retreat center in Sacrofano, just outside Rome, from Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Congress will be guided by the theme, “Being leaven to be fruitful,” and will include the official celebration of … Continuar leyendo Everything Is Ready for the 6th World Congress of Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Mexicali) – The Provincial Oratory Festival (FIO, in Spanish) of the Guadalajara, Mexico Province (MEG) took place at the Don Bosco Oratory in Mexicali, Baja California, from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The event brought together approximately 480 young people and teenagers who participated in soccer, basketball, and volleyball competitions in both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The participants were accompanied by their … Continuar leyendo 480 Young People Participate in the Oratory Festival of the Salesian Province of Guadalajara
(ANS – Kraków) – The beatification ceremony for nine Salesians—educators and martyrs—will take place on June 6, 2026, at the Shrine of St. John Paul II in Kraków. This beatification is a public recognition of their witness to the faith, a witness that proved stronger than violence, fear, and death. Amid the totalitarian hatred of World War II, they remained faithful to Christ, to the … Continuar leyendo Towards the Beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and His Companions, Polish Salesian Martyrs: June 6, 2026, in Kraków – 1
(ANS – Lviv, May 5, 2026) – In a time marked by war, the visit of the Salesian Congregation’s General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Rafael Bejarano, to the Byzantine Rite Vice Province in Ukraine carried deep spiritual and educational significance. His presence served as a tangible sign of the closeness of the Rector Major and the General Council, offering support, encouragement, and fraternity to the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Presence Alongside Young People in Time of War: Visit of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Lviv
(ANS – Salem, May 4, 2026) – At Don Bosco Anbu Illam in Salem, a significant and hope-filled initiative took shape with the official release of the Children’s Election Manifesto 2026—a document that brings together the voices, dreams, and concerns of children, especially those in vulnerable situations. More than a policy document, the manifesto stands as a living testimony to the power of participation, ensuring … Continuar leyendo Salem: Children’s Election Manifesto 2026 Calls the Salesian World to Renew Its Mission
(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 – 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 – 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
(ANS – Colle Don Bosco, April 2026) – In the inspiring setting of Colle Don Bosco, the cradle of the Salesian charism, Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, convened an informal meeting of vocation animators and formators responsible for aspirantates and prenovitiates. The gathering brought together participants from two events currently taking place at the Colle: the School of Accompaniment and the European meeting of … Continuar leyendo Salesian Vocation Animators and Formators Gather at Colle Don Bosco
(ANS – Rome, May 4–8, 2026) – The orientation course for newly appointed Provincial Economers is currently taking place at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome from May 4 to 8, 2026. Organized and coordinated by the Economer General’s Office, led by Gabriel Stawowy, the event brings together 14 Provincial Economers from five continents and all eight Salesian Regions. Participants The following Provincial Economers are taking … Continuar leyendo Orientation Course for Newly Appointed Provincial Economers Begins in Rome
(ANS – Dili, April 2026) – The Salesian Vice Province of Timor-Leste successfully concluded its Provincial Assembly aimed at advancing the implementation of the directives of General Chapter 29. The assembly brought together key leaders and representatives to reflect on and adapt the Chapter’s priorities to the local mission. The first session of the assembly was held from April 13–15, 2026, gathering rectors of Salesian … Continuar leyendo Salesian Vice Province Holds Provincial Assembly to Advance Implementation of General Chapter 29
(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 – Évora, April 2026) – The 30th National Salesian Games are fast approaching, and Évora is preparing to welcome, from April 30 to May 3, more than 1,100 athletes from Salesian houses (SDB and FMA) across the country. The event will also bring together 2,000 family members, educators, and caregivers, along with 150 volunteers supporting logistics, entertainment, administration, communications, and celebrations. The final countdown … Continuar leyendo Countdown: 30th National Salesian Games
(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 – Naples) – The meeting of the Mediterranean Region took place on Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Salesian Institute in Naples. The gathering brought together the Superiors of the various Provinces of the Region, convened by the Councilor for the Mediterranean Region, Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, for a time of discussion, planning, and sharing of pastoral guidelines. The … Continuar leyendo Meeting of the Superiors of the Provinces of the Mediterranean Region
(ANS – Rome) – During the proceedings of the latest Plenary Session of the General Council, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, appointed Br. David Metoule, SDB, as Rector of the Salesian house in Damala, Bangui, in the Central African Republic. The appointment, which follows the deliberations of the 29th General Chapter (GC29), makes Br. Metoule was the first Salesian Brother to be appointed rector … Continuar leyendo First Salesian Brother Appointed Rector on the African Continent
(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 – 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 – Córdoba) – The city of Córdoba hosted a significant and moving event. During the celebration of the Eucharist of the Good Shepherd, and in the presence of the provincial community, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Fr. Julio César Boffelli officially assumed his role as the new Provincial of the Salesian Province of Argentina North for the 2026–2032 term. The ceremony, presided over by … Continuar leyendo Fr. Julio Boffelli Begins His Term as Provincial of the Salesian Province of Argentina North
(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
Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Bata) – The penultimate day of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Equatorial Guinea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, was filled with travel and significant engagements, including visits to Mongomo and Bata, before returning to the capital, Malabo, in the evening. Upon arrival at Mengomeyén International Airport, near Mongomo, the Holy Father proceeded to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV to Young People: “The Future Is Yours!”
(ANS) – On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Salesian Cooperators of the Interamerica Region held their first Regional Formation Meeting of the year, centered on the theme: “From Celebration to Action: Salesian Cooperators, Believers and Free to Serve Young People.” The keynote reflection was delivered by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of John Bosco, who offered a profound and inspiring message. … Continuar leyendo A Message of Hope from the Rector Major to the Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Quito) – The Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS) has reached another milestone in international research. Research lecturer René Vinicio Sánchez, Ph.D., has been inducted as a Full Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, widely recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious scientific societies in the world. Founded in 1886 in the United States, Sigma Xi brings together leading researchers … Continuar leyendo UPS Research Lecturer Inducted into Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
(ANS – Rome) – Every day, millions of videos are streamed across platforms and devices, yet only a few truly capture people’s attention. In response to this reality, the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome—through its Faculty of Social Communication Sciences (FSC)—is launching a “Mobile Video Content Creation” workshop. The course is designed to transform the smartphone into a professional tool and to teach participants … Continuar leyendo The Pontifical Salesian University Launches a “Mobile Video Content Creation” Workshop for Social Media
(ANS – Rome) – The global effort to embrace the new opportunities approved by the 29th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation continues. In recent days, it has been announced that among the decisions made by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, with the consent of the General Council during its most recent plenary session, is the appointment of the first Salesian Brother as Rector … Continuar leyendo Br. Karol Stefan Domagała, SDB: The First Brother Appointed Rector in the PLE Province
(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) – For April 26, 2026, the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), through its National Office for the Pastoral Care of Vocations, led by Fr. Michele Gianola, is presenting both a poster featuring figures of holiness and a series of small cards highlighting these individuals one by one. The poster includes 20 figures from different ages … Continuar leyendo 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Salesian Saints Proposed by CEI as a Guide for New Vocations
Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Saurimo) – On Monday, April 20, 2026, during the eighth day of his apostolic journey in Africa, Pope Leo XIV spent a significant part of his visit in Saurimo, the capital of Angola’s Lunda Sul province. Though brief, the visit was meaningful, bringing attention and dignity to a region rich in diamonds yet marked by extreme poverty. Warm Welcome … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal for a Nation of Justice and Peace: “Angola, Remain Faithful to Your Christian Roots!”
Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Luanda) – “I come to Africa primarily as a shepherd, as head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage, and to accompany all African Catholics.” With these clear words, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the purpose of his extended journey to Africa during the flight on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from Cameroon to Angola. Following … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo Urges the Nation: Follow Mary “to Be, Like Her, Workers for Justice and Peacemakers”
(ANS – Rome) – The first Formation Meeting for Vice Provincials of the Salesian Congregation is currently taking place from April 19–25, 2026, at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. This event represents a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the service of animation and governance in the various Provinces around the world. The meeting brings together 16 Salesians from all eight Salesian Regions, fostering an atmosphere … Continuar leyendo First Formation Meeting for Vice Provincials Begins
(ANS – Rome) – From April 7–22, 2026, the Pontifical Salesian University is hosting the second edition of a course titled “Accompanying When Trauma Hits.” The program is promoted by the Salesian University in collaboration with the DON BOSCO NEL MONDO Foundation and the Don Bosco Network, bringing together participants from various countries who serve in particularly complex and fragile contexts. The 25 participants come … Continuar leyendo “Accompanying When Trauma Hits”: An International Group Working in the Most Vulnerable Communities
(ANS – Bologna) – On April 23–24, 2026, in Bologna at the Salesian Beata Vergine di San Luca Institute, a two-day intensive course will be held for around 50 tutors and digital facilitators from Salesian schools and vocational training centers. The event is entirely dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and digital growth, and is organized as part of the “GO Beyond Traditional Education” project. The event … Continuar leyendo Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Teaching: Bootcamp for the “GO Beyond Traditional Education” Project in Bologna, April 23–24, 2026
(ANS – Turin) – The 2026 edition of the course for new Delegates for the Salesian Family is taking place these days, from April 19–26, 2026, across Rome, Turin, and the Salesian sites of Piedmont. Coordinated by Fr. Joan Lluís Playà, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Secretariat for the Salesian Family, and Br. Domenico Duc Nam, SDB, World Delegate for Past Pupils … Continuar leyendo Course for New Delegates for the Salesian Family, 2026 Edition
Photo: Vatican Media (ANS – Bamenda) – After leaving Yaoundé, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Bamenda, also in Cameroon, where he was welcomed by a large and jubilant crowd. This northwestern region has long been marked by tensions and violence—a crisis largely forgotten by the world—which over the past decade has resulted in thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Yet the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV in Bamenda, Calling for Hope and Interfaith Cooperation
Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Yaoundé) – The third day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Africa saw him travel from Algeria to Cameroon, the second of four countries on his apostolic journey to the continent. Upon arriving in the capital, Yaoundé, the Holy Father met with political and institutional leaders, visited an orphanage, and held a private meeting with local bishops. On the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV: “The World Thirsts for Peace… Enough of War!”
Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Annaba) – On his second day in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV traveled from Algiers to Annaba, the ancient Hippo, where Saint Augustine—of whom Leo XIV is a spiritual son—served as bishop for 34 years. The day’s schedule included several engagements, concluding with a return to the Algerian capital in the evening after Mass. After a flight of just over … Continuar leyendo A Son of St. Augustine, Dressed in White, Returns to Hippo
(ANS – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) – On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Anne in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will become the focal point of a historic day with the celebration of the Canonical Coronation of the image of Mary Help of Christians, who will be solemnly proclaimed Queen and Crowned Mother Help of Christians. The … Continuar leyendo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prepares to Joyfully Celebrate the Canonical Coronation of the Image of Mary Help of Christians
(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 – Madrid) – Salesian Social Platforms have issued a press release in which, in agreement with the Spanish Conference of Religious (CONFER) and other Church bodies, they express their approval of the Royal Decree that will allow for the extraordinary regularization of migrants as a measure of ethical and social responsibility. This position is consistent with that of various Church organizations, which emphasize the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Social Platforms Praise the Decree on the Extraordinary Regularization of Migrants
(ANS – Quito) – To mark World Earth Day on April 22, the Salesian Province of Ecuador is launching, for the first time, the “Salesian Blackout” initiative. The effort aims to raise awareness about energy consumption and promote sustainable habits in line with Ecological Spirituality and Pope Francis’ call in the encyclical Laudato Si’ to care for our Common Home. This initiative emerged following an … Continuar leyendo The ‘Salesian Blackout’ Is Coming! The Salesian Province of Ecuador Launches an Initiative to Care for Our Common Home
(ANS – Algiers) – Peter returns to Africa. Three years after Pope Francis’ visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congoand South Sudan in early 2023, Pope Leo XIV is embarking on a long pilgrimage across the African continent, with his first stop in Algeria—the land of Saint Augustine, of whom he is a spiritual son—and which will then take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. It is an 11-day journey that Pope Leo had … Continuar leyendo The Pope’s Journey to Africa: A Missionary and Peacemaker
(ANS – Rome) – In light of the international media phenomenon The Chosen—an interesting case study on the relationship between audiovisual series, the representation of the sacred, and audience engagement—the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome will launch a multidisciplinary research project beginning in May. The project aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon and to open new avenues for research and further study. … Continuar leyendo “Telling the Story of Jesus: Evangelizing in the Modern World.” A Research Project by the UPS Inspired by the Phenomenon of The Chosen
(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!”
(ANS – Madrid) – The Salesians have launched a new digital evangelization initiative. It is a tool for passing on the faith to young people and with young people, created with the aim of providing a space for sharing life. “Amorevolezza” is the name of this digital evangelization initiative, which has been active since April 5 on Instagram and TikTok, as well as on its … Continuar leyendo “Amorevolezza,” a Salesian-Style Digital Evangelization Initiative
(ANS – Buenos Aires) – On Monday, April 6, 2026, during a morning session dedicated to reflecting on the role of education in the age of connectivity, the Delegations for Schools and for Social Communication of the Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá Province of Southern Argentina (ARS) presented the “Citizenship and Well-being in Digital Environments” program. The launch, held via video conference, was addressed to the Animation, … Continuar leyendo The ARS Province Launches Its “Citizenship and Well-Being in Digital Environments” Program
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
A special message to Salesian Cooperators from Antonio Boccia, the World Coordinator It’s not enough to say, “I’m with the Pope,” to really feel on the right side. In a time struck by tensions, conflicts, and words that often divide more than they unite, true solidarity is not expressed with a slogan. It is born rather from a deeper choice, which is rooted in the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators Stand in Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV
(ANS – Rome) – The participatory initiative “Organizing Hope,” at the heart of the renewal of Salesians for Social, has received the support of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. The National Assembly is scheduled to take place in Naples from June 5–7, 2026. The Rector Major’s Support: A Word That Guides the Journey One central idea runs through and illuminates the journey of Salesians … Continuar leyendo The Rector Major Supports “Organizing Hope” Ahead of the 2026 National Assembly in Naples
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesians 2025 project, produced by the Social Communication Sector of the Salesian Congregation, is a rich and engaging video documentary that offers a panoramic view of the life and mission of the Salesians around the world. More than a report, it is a carefully crafted visual narrative that captures stories, events, faces, and experiences, allowing viewers to enter into the … Continuar leyendo Salesians 2025: A Global Video Documentary of Mission, Youth, and Hope
(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
(ANS – Rome) – Along Via Marsala in Rome, near Termini Station, and in front of the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Castro Pretorio, the third edition of the Way of the Cross dedicated to homeless individuals took place on Friday, March 27, 2026. The Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rome, Bishop Michele di Tolve, who presided over the celebration, … Continuar leyendo In Search of Hope for Life: The “Way of the Cross of the Invisible” in Rome
(ANS – Rome) – A new edition of the image education project run by the Salesian Cultural Centre of the Salesians in the Central Italy Circumscription (ICC), entitled “Alice Through the Screen” (Alice attraverso lo schermo), has begun. This image education project is dedicated to nursery and primary schools and is promoted by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Merit, and … Continuar leyendo The Second Edition of “Alice Through the Screen” Visual Literacy Project Gets Underway
(ANS – Turin) – This year, Holy Week—and in particular the Easter Triduum—at the Salesian Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin will have a special focus: it will be observed in a spirit of prayerful solidarity with Christians in the Holy Land, invoking the gift of peace for them. The Significance of a Spiritual Twinning The initiative, conceived and promoted by the Rector of the Basilica, Fr. Michele Viviano, is intended … Continuar leyendo Holy Week 2026 at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians: Praying for the Holy Land
(ANS – Rome) – A silent, attentive lecture hall, filled with emotion and reflection: this was the atmosphere that accompanied the meeting of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) academic community on March 18, 2026, on the theme “Violence Against Women and a Culture of Respect: An Educational Challenge,” which arose from a direct request by students. The proceedings were opened by the Rector of the UPS, Prof. Fr. Andrea Bozzolo, who highlighted … Continuar leyendo Violence Against Women and a Culture of Respect: A Shared Educational Challenge
(ANS – Rome) – Representatives of the advocacy section of the Salesian Youth Ministry Central Team gathered in Rome from March 25–27, 2026, for a meeting of reflection and coordination, led by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, with the aim of strengthening the identity and effectiveness of the Salesian presence in key international forums. The meeting was a significant opportunity to consolidate the joint work among the various members of … Continuar leyendo Meeting of Advocacy Coordinators from the Salesian Youth Ministry Central Team
(ANS – Rome) – The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, with the consent of the other members of the General Council, at the session of March 26, 2026, appointed Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi, SDB, as Provincial of the Special Circumscription “Mary Help of Christians” of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (ICP) for the six-year term 2026–2032. Born in Borgomanero (NO) on July 5, 1979, Giorgio completed his novitiate in Pinerolo – … Continuar leyendo Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi Appointed Provincial of the Special Circumscription of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (ICP)
(ANS – Lisbon) – Around 700 educators registered for the webinar on young people’s mental health, organized by the publisher “Salesianos Editora” and “Fundação Salesianos”—two different Salesian bodies in Portugal. Hundreds followed the live presentation on March 9 of the Portuguese edition of the book “Mental Health of Young People: Recognizing to Accompany,” published in 2025 by the Salesian Youth Ministry Sector, along with the webinar featuring two guest psychologists, António Rodrigues and Rosário Costa, both … Continuar leyendo Psychologists and Educators Take Part in Salesian Webinar on Young People’s Mental Health
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian community located in the Testaccio district of Rome had the honor of welcoming the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, together with several members of the General Council, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Among those present were Fr. Silvio Roggia, Councilor for Formation; Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, Councilor for the Missions; and the Regional Councilors: from the two Regions of Africa, Fr. Alphonse Owoudou (Central and … Continuar leyendo Visit by the Rector Major and the General Council to the Salesian Community in Testaccio
(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 – San Antonio Tlayacapan) – The 2026 Meeting of Salesian Brothers took place at the former MEG Novitiate in San Antonio Tlayacapan, in the state of Jalisco, from March 19–21, 2026: a space for fraternity, formation, and reflection centered on the vocational revitalization of the Salesian Brother, held within the framework of the Solemnity of St. Joseph. The activities began on the afternoon of March 19 in a … Continuar leyendo 2026 Meeting of Salesian Coadjutors: “Vocational Revitalization of the Salesian Coadjutor”
(ANS – Krakow) – Ahead of the beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and his companions, Polish Salesian martyrs, scheduled for June 6, 2026, the St. Hyacinth Province of Krakow, Poland (PLS)—and specifically its Superior, Fr. Dariusz Bartocha, SDB—has prepared a brief presentation regarding this event, outlining the progress made so far and what remains to be done. In early December 2025, the Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the … Continuar leyendo Towards the Beatification of Fr. Jan Świerc and His Companions, the Polish Salesian Martyrs: Preparations for the Event
(ANS – Ibadan) – The Don Bosco Institute witnessed a defining moment in its institutional history on Friday, March 20, 2026, as it hosted its first-ever double matriculation ceremony, inaugurating a new chapter of academic consolidation and international collaboration within the Africa Nigeria-Niger (ANN) Province. The ceremony marked an unprecedented dual-track academic affiliation. For the first time, two distinct cohorts were formally matriculated on the same day. … Continuar leyendo Historic Double Matriculation at Don Bosco Institute
(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
(Rome — March 18, 2026) — In a world that demands new forms of connection, 20 representatives from Salesian museums across different continents gathered for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to reaffirm a shared mission: to be living spaces of culture, education, and spirituality that bring Don Bosco’s legacy to life in the 21st century. The meeting, convened by the Advisory Team … Continuar leyendo “The Museum of Our Dreams”: Salesian Museums Strengthen Global Network at International Virtual Meeting
(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
(Rome — March 2026) — The fourth day of the DB Tech World Visioning meeting brought together representatives from the Salesian TVET continental networks for a significant moment of reflection, dialogue, and strategic alignment. The focus of the day was clear: to strengthen the identity, quality, and future direction of Salesian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) worldwide. The morning session featured presentations and … Continuar leyendo DB Tech World Visioning: Strengthening Identity, Quality, and Global Collaboration
(Naples — November 4, 2025) — The “Bottega Artigiana – Tailoring and Costume Design” training program, funded by the European Union, is continuing at the Salesian center in Naples. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Cinecittà film studios in Rome and the San Gennaro Community Foundation, and is implemented by Salesian CNOS-FAP Naples. This project continues to combine theoretical instruction with practical … Continuar leyendo Sewing Stories by Hand: The “Bottega Artigiana – Tailoring and Costume Design” Project
(Vatican City — March 2026) — What is the future of consecrated life? This is the central question of a new book published by San Paolo, written by Salesian Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DIVCSVA) and Rector Major Emeritus, together with Fr. Giuseppe Costa, a Salesian priest and expert in religious communication. … Continuar leyendo A Future Without Numbers and Without Walls: A Conversation on Consecrated Life
(ANS – Rome) – With the participation of 17 Salesians and lay collaborators from Asia, Africa, and Europe, the DB Tech World Visioning Meeting officially began in Rome, marking an important step toward shaping a shared global vision for Salesian Vocational Training Centers. Bringing together the regional and continental Don Bosco Tech networks, the gathering creates a dynamic space for dialogue, discernment, and strategic reflection aimed at strengthening international collaboration … Continuar leyendo DB Tech World Visioning Meeting Begins to Strengthen the Mission for Young People
(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 – Rome) – On March 13, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, with the consent of the other members of the General Council, appointed Fr. Julio César Boffelli, SDB, as the new Superior of the St. Artemides Zatti Province Argentina North (ARN) for the six-year term 2026–2032. He will officially take up his post on April 25. “Grateful for the willingness of our dear … Continuar leyendo Fr. Julio César Boffelli Is the New Provincial of the Salesians of Argentina North
(ANS – Igawa) – Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Igawa Parish in Tanzania now have access to fresh, clean water for their community thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding was part of the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” and was implemented to address chronic water scarcity affecting Igawa village and surrounding rural communities in the Mbeya Region. With … Continuar leyendo Water Project Funded by Salesian Missions Ensures Clean Water Access to 10,000 People in Don Bosco Igawa Parish
(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 – Rome) – The first Plenary Session of the General Council for 2026 opened on the morning of Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Salesians of Don Bosco Headquarters in Rome and will continue until April 17, 2026. With this meeting, the members of the General Council, led by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, are embarking for the first time on a new … Continuar leyendo Plenary Session of the General Council 2026: Work Begins at Salesian Headquarters
(ANS – Florence) – The Salesians participated in Didacta Italia 2026—the country’s premier national event on education, training, and innovation in schooling—held from March 11–13 in Florence. At their stand, they showcased the educational initiatives of Salesian Schools and Vocational Training, including the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) project, demonstrating how algorithms can serve as tools to support pedagogy. The connection between the charism of a … Continuar leyendo “Don Bosco Always Wanted to Be at the Forefront of Progress”: Salesians Present ‘Go Beyond,’ a Project on AI in the Classroom, at Didacta Italia 2026
(ANS) – In a brief but heartfelt message, the Salesian Superior of the Jesus the Adolescent Province of the Middle East (MOR), Fr. Simon Zakerian, invites the entire Salesian Family worldwide to support with their prayers the peoples living in the troubled lands of the Middle East. Fr. Zakerian chooses his words carefully in the video he released—not only because he speaks in Italian, which … Continuar leyendo Appeal for Prayer from the Salesian Provincial of MOR: “Lord, Give Us Your Peace!”
(ANS – Rome) – “‘The Ratio is a text to be read and understood, but above all it is a process to be entered into and made one’s own, following the example of the first followers of the Gospel and those who first accepted and passed on Don Bosco’s charism by embracing Salesian life.’” — Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major, from the Decree of Promulgation. … Continuar leyendo A Gradual Path to Understanding and Assimilating the Ratio Fundamentalis: Chapter 1
(ANS – Mahajanga) – Students at the Salesian Technical and Vocational Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar, will soon benefit from newly constructed facilities, made possible through funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Construction began in March 2025 and is currently ongoing. The project will serve 400 students, including those from the Salesian community as well as young people … Continuar leyendo Salesian Technical and Vocational Center Builds New Facility Thanks to Donor Support from Salesian Missions
(ANS – Gatenga) – The Don Bosco Gatenga Centre in Rwanda regularly hosts intensive training programs on photovoltaic solar energy for educators and vocational teachers, aiming to expand the impact of renewable energy in schools and their surrounding communities. These initiatives combine technological innovation, sustainability, and educational commitment to address the region’s energy challenges. The Don Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Centre has become a benchmark … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Don Bosco Gatenga Centre Promotes Training in Solar Energy with Programs that Support Sustainable Development
(ANS – Santo Domingo) – With great enthusiasm and a strong sense of mission toward young people, the Salesians of Don Bosco participated in the First International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education, organized by the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education (MINERD). The event marked a milestone in the country’s educational landscape, bringing together institutions, authorities, and key figures in the sector. Present at the … Continuar leyendo Salesians Participate in the Country’s First International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education
(ANS – Rome) – Following the release of the poster and teaser, the Missions Sector has published the official video for Salesian Mission Day 2026, titled “Hearts Open, Mission Alive.” Salesian Mission Day (SMD) 2026 celebrates missionary solidarity and, in particular, the contribution of the Salesian Mission Offices. Everyone has something to give: time, listening, energy, joy, hope… As a wise Mapuche leader from Patagonia … Continuar leyendo Here Are the Videos for Salesian Mission Day 2026: “Hearts Open, Mission Alive!”
(ANS – Córdoba) – For the Salesian Family, the Rector Major’s Strenna has been a key message since the time of Don Bosco. It serves as a guide for pastoral and educational work throughout the year, but today there is an added challenge: to analyze and interpret it so that it truly challenges daily life. With this goal in mind, the St. Artemides Zatti Province … Continuar leyendo “Without Beating Around the Bush”: A Space to Explore the Rector Major’s Message
(ANS – Brescia) – It was not a weekend of idle chatter, but a true immersion in what it means to “get your hands dirty” for the common good. The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) 2026 Youth Forum, held on March 7–8 in Brescia, brought together over 200 young people from the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna under a single imperative: “Aim for peace.” And … Continuar leyendo Over 200 Young People Gather in Brescia for the SYM 2026 Forum on Peace
(ANS – São Leopoldo) – Rectors of the Salesian communities from the six provinces of Brazil began their National Meeting of Directors at the Cristo Rei Spirituality Centre (CECREI) in São Leopoldo, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul and the Brazil-Porto Alegre Province (BPA), on Monday, March 9, 2026. The meeting will continue until Friday, March 13, focusing on the new Ratio Fundamentalis, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Rectors Begin National Meeting
(ANS – Rome) – Just two months remain before the VI World Congress of the Association of the Salesian Cooperators—the third group of the Salesian Family, desired and founded by Don Bosco himself—which will take place at Fraterna Domus, near Rome, from May 7 to 10, 2026. The event will be a moment of great significance for the entire Association, offering a privileged opportunity to … Continuar leyendo Towards the VI World Congress of the Salesian Cooperators: Four Days to Celebrate 150 Years of History and Look to the Future
(ANS – London) – Fr. Peter Pagac, SDB, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Battersea, hosted a meeting on March 5, 2026, to reflect on the hope and unity that Pope Leo XIV’s election might bring to the Catholic Church. Just under 200 people registered to participate, demonstrating the strong interest in the optimism that Pope Leo is already inspiring. The event’s organization and publicity were … Continuar leyendo Unity and Hope: Where Can Pope Leo Lead the Church?
(ANS – Olgiate Comasco) – In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new complex in Olgiate Comasco named after St. John Bosco, Pope Leo XIV encouraged people to appreciate the role of oratories as “spaces of true fraternity” in the life of the Church and society. With this message, … Continuar leyendo The Pope: Oratories Are Vital in Helping Young People Overcome Isolation
(ANS – Florence) – The Salesians in Italy confirm their presence at the most important event on education, formation, and innovation in the world of schooling, the “Didacta Italia” Fair, which this year will be held from March 11–13, 2026, at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the three days of the event, the Salesian Network will present experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with … Continuar leyendo Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Inclusive Innovation: the Salesians in Italy Take Center Stage at the “Didacta 2026” Fair
(ANS – Vallecrosia) – On the afternoon of Saturday, March 7, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking 150 years of Salesian presence in the city, the Municipality of Vallecrosia conferred honorary citizenship on Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation and 11th Successor of Don Bosco. He was also presented with the keys of the city during a solemn session of the … Continuar leyendo 150 Years of Salesian Presence: Honorary Citizenship Conferred on Fr. Fabio Attard, Keys of the City Presented
(ANS – Turin) – Guatemala? Yes. Papua New Guinea? Also. Sudan? The same. “It is easier to list the countries where I have not been,” smiles Bro. Antonio Saglia, speaking from his office in Valdocco. A Salesian Brother, professed in 1957 and formerly a teacher of graphic arts, he is now 87 years old and has traveled the world documenting life in Salesian missions inspired … Continuar leyendo Bro. Saglia, SDB: A Life Traveling the World – Telling the Story of Salesian Missions
(ANS) – The military operation launched on February 28, 2026 by the United States and Israel in Iran quickly spread to other countries in the region, including Lebanon, Syria, and the Holy Land. Thousands of families are fleeing the bombings, leaving everything behind. The Salesians active in these countries have once again opened their doors to welcome the suffering population, while Salesian organizations worldwide are … Continuar leyendo Salesian Commitment in the New Phase of Emergency: Open Doors and International Support for the Most Vulnerable
(ANS – Chennai) – Fr. Ricardo Campoli, representing the Social Communication Sector in Rome, visited the Salesian Province of Chennai on March 2–3, 2026. The visit was a spirited encounter with the “digital pulpit,” where the timeless Salesian charism intersects with modern technology to build a “better home for everyone.” The visit began at the Salesian Institute of Graphic Arts (SIGA), a renowned institution that … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco’s Spirit in the Digital Age: Fr. Ricardo Campoli’s Visit to the Province of Chennai (INM), India
(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 – Barcelona) – The emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in university classrooms is transforming the way people learn and teach. Faced with this new scenario, the Salesian University School of Sarrià (EUSS), an engineering university in Barcelona, has chosen to focus on training students to develop strong critical thinking skills and responsible use of these technologies. This approach is the result of a … Continuar leyendo AI at an Engineering University: “Its Use Must Be Regulated and Critical Thinking Encouraged”
(ANS – Rome) – On the weekend of March 14–15, 2026, “La Violetta di Don Bosco” (Don Bosco’s Violet) will return across Italy. This national initiative, promoted by the Salesians for Social network, is now in its fourth edition and is organized in collaboration with the Association of Salesian Cooperators from the Region of Italy, the Middle East, and Malta. More than 90 squares, oratories, … Continuar leyendo Over 90 Squares Across Italy for “La Violetta di Don Bosco – 2026”
(ANS – Sangradouro) – Fr. Joseph Tran Van Lich, a Salesian missionary originally from Vietnam, has begun a new phase of his pastoral work among the Xavante Indigenous people in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Present in the region since 2021, the priest now uses digital tools to offer prayers and biblical teachings in the villages, adapting to the growing spread of technology among Indigenous populations. As … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missionary Uses Social Media to Evangelize the Xavante People
(ANS – Rome) – The first global online meeting dedicated to the specific formation of Salesian Brothers brought together the RMG Formation Team, directors, formators, Brothers in formation, and past pupils from the three international formation centers in Mexico, Cameroon, and the Philippines. With simultaneous translation facilitating active participation across languages, the gathering fostered a spirit of fraternity, shared reflection, and collaborative learning centered on … Continuar leyendo First Global Online Meeting Strengthens Specific Formation of Salesian Brothers
(ANS – Rome) – Exactly 40 years ago, on March 3, 1986, in Turin, the Salesian NGO Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) (International Volunteering for Development) was founded with the goal of implementing international cooperation projects. On that day, 14 young men and women—dreaming of a more just world—decided to embark on a new journey with a single desire: to stand beside young people … Continuar leyendo VIS: 40 Years Beside Youth Around the World with Don Bosco
(ANS – Rome) – Over the weekend of February 27–28, 2026, three significant meetings of the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS) took place at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome: the Executive Council, the Editorial Board of Salesian Historical Research (RSS), and the ISS Assembly. The meetings began with a moment of prayer and the approval of the minutes from the previous sessions (November 14–15, … Continuar leyendo Three Important Events of the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS)
(ANS – Turin) – The 9th Meeting of the Salesian Provincials of Europe took place over the weekend (February 27–March 1, 2026) in Turin-Valdocco. More than 50 participants gathered at the Salesian Motherhouse to receive key guidelines regarding the renewed Ratio Fundamentalis for Salesian Formation and to discern together the best paths for accompanying vocations and shaping the future of the Salesian presence on the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Reflection for a Changing Continent: The 9th Meeting of the Salesian Provincials of Europe
(ANS – Rome) – On the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. John Cagliero (February 28, 1926), Salesian cardinal and leader of the first Salesian missionary expedition, the Missions Sector launches the Salesian Missionary Day (SMD). This year, the Salesian Missionary Day, promoted by the Missions Sector, focuses on missionary solidarity, particularly the role of Salesian Mission Offices, under the slogan “Hearts Open, Mission … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missionary Day 2026: Hearts Open, Mission Alive!
(ANS – Rome) – As the Salesian Family approaches the 150th anniversary in 2027 of Don Bosco’s historic writing on the Preventive System, the Salesian Congregation and the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians are preparing to launch an International Congress expected to become a landmark event. In a joint letter dated February 24, 2026 (Prot. 26/0052), the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, … Continuar leyendo Renewing the Salesian Modus Operandi: International Congress on the Preventive System
(ANS – Rome) – The General Secretariat of the Salesian Congregation, led by Fr. Guido Garino, has compiled statistical data on the state of the Congregation at the end of 2025. The information, based on data contained in the “Flash” reports submitted by the 93 secretaries of the Salesian Provinces and Vice-Provinces worldwide and collected through the portal portal.sdb.org, offers a detailed snapshot of the Salesian … Continuar leyendo Statistics of the Salesian Congregation as of December 31, 2025: An Updated Picture of Its Global Presence
(ANS – Rome) – The call for applications to select volunteers for the 2026 Universal Civil Service is now available online. A total of 1,150 positions are open for projects in Italy and abroad promoted by the Salesian social network. The initiative is open to young adults ages 18–28 and represents a meaningful opportunity for civic engagement, personal development, and professional growth. The program focuses on … Continuar leyendo “LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER”: Universal Civil Service 2026 with the Salesian Network
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February 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. Guido Errico SDB, member of the Formation Sector;• “Building bridges in the Holy Land”, by Emanuele V., missionary in Middle … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – March 2026
(ANS – Rome) – A new documentary dedicated to Don Bosco and his pastoral and inclusive work on behalf of young people and the most vulnerable has recently been produced and is set to be released soon on Sky Sport and the NOW streaming platform. Edited by Tommaso Liguori, the film highlights in particular Don Bosco’s insight that sport could — and still can — … Continuar leyendo “Don Bosco: The Saint of Young People and Sport”: A New Documentary Coming Soon
(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 – Rome) – The Presidency Assembly of the Association of Salesian History Enthusiasts (ACSSA) was held in Rome from February 13–15, 2026, dedicated to preparations for the 2027 World Congress on the theme “Salesian Missions in the World.” The proceedings opened with a moment of prayer, followed by greetings from the President, Sister Maria Maul, and a welcome from Fr. José Mendonça, Superior of … Continuar leyendo Toward the 2027 World Congress “Salesian Missions in the World”: The ACSSA Presidency Assembly
(ANS – Rome) – Barriers now line the courtyard, flags and banners hang from the windows of the Salesian Headquarters, and rows of chairs are being arranged to accommodate the hundreds of faithful expected. The preparations of the Sacred Heart community in Castro Pretorio for the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV are visible in every detail. On the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026, … Continuar leyendo The Many Voices of Anticipation: The Sacred Heart Community Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV
(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 – Brussels) – As a member of the European Alliance for Investing in Children, Don Bosco International (DBI) welcomes the adoption on February 12 by the European Parliament of the INI report on the development of a new EU strategy against poverty. The document places the protection of vulnerable children and adolescents at the heart of the European social and democratic project, alongside strengthened … Continuar leyendo European Parliament Backs Concrete Investments to End Child Poverty
(ANS – Vatican City) – Listening, fasting, and walking together: these are the three fundamental pillars on which one can base the journey of conversion during Lent proposed by Pope Leo XIV to all the faithful. His message, published by the Holy See Press Office, reminds us that this season can be a favorable opportunity to “place the mystery of God back at the center … Continuar leyendo Holy Father’s Message for Lent 2026: Listening, Fasting, and Walking Together for True Conversion
(ANS – Rome) – The series of public presentations of the critical edition of Don Bosco’s correspondence continues. After meetings held in 2025 and the recent events on January 22, 2026, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin, and on January 23 at the Salesian oratory-parish in Cuneo, a new event of international interest took place in Rome on Thursday, February 12, … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco’s Correspondence Once Again the Focus of International Interest
(ANS – Rome) – It often happens that what begins as a simple experiment or out of practical necessity turns out to be a success, motivating its creators to develop that initial intuition in a broader and more widespread way. This is what recently occurred with the “Salesian Family Newsletter,” a new tool for communication, dialogue, and participation launched by the Secretariat for the Salesian … Continuar leyendo ‘Salesian Family Newsletter’: A New Tool for Communication, Dialogue, and Participation
(EWTN – Vatican) – Pope Leo XIV has eliminated the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, established by Pope Francis in November 2024. In a decree published on February 13, the Holy Father reaffirmed the importance of the Church giving special attention to children, in continuity with the intention expressed by his predecessor. However, with the aim of “fostering greater synergies” and ensuring more effective … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV Eliminates Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, Transfers Duties to Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life
(ANS – Rome) – The 2026 Message of the Rector Major to the Salesian Youth Movement has taken on renewed vitality through its recent video presentation, in which the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB, addresses young people around the world directly and personally. Although the message had already been officially released, this new format allows its central themes to resonate more vividly, fostering deeper … Continuar leyendo The 2026 Rector Major’s Message to the Salesian Youth Movement: A Global Conversation on Listening, Friendship, and Truth
(EWTN – Vatican) The PDF version of the Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026 or download below Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed … Continuar leyendo MESSAGE FROM POPE LEO XIV FOR LENT 2026: “Listening & Fasting”
(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
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 Februarylinked 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 isILLNESS Enjoy and share! Please let us know what you think about … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – February 2026
(ANS – Rome) – The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14), for us as educators and evangelizers, is not simply a moral tale about pride and humility, but a profound revelation about how God encounters us and how we are called to pass on this transformative experience. Faith as a call to a relationship of mercy. When the Pharisee goes up … Continuar leyendo THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Educating to Mercy
(ANS – Rome) – A passage from the Gospel of Luke, 11:37-41, recounts how Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, accepts an invitation to dine with a Pharisee. We witness a dialogue that represents a confrontation between two visions of religiosity: the formal one, centered on rules about rituals, and the one of the heart, proposed by Jesus. Message of the Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard, … Continuar leyendo THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Coherence – The First Act of Charity
(ANS – Tokyo) – Amid the coldest weather of the year and falling snow, the 100th Anniversary Commemorative Mass marking the arrival of the Salesians in Japan was solemnly celebrated on February 8 at Tokyo Cathedral. Despite the severe conditions, the cathedral was filled to capacity with Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, lay faithful, and many young people, creating a deeply prayerful atmosphere of … Continuar leyendo Salesians Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Their Arrival
(ANS) – Global crises, social polarization, and growing social insecurity shape the daily lives of many children and young people. Fears about the future, limited prospects, and feelings of powerlessness place particular strain on younger generations. With the guiding theme “hoffnungsstark (strong in hope) – because hope shapes the future,” Don Bosco Germany is intentionally setting a counterpoint in 2026. Beginning on Don Bosco Day, … Continuar leyendo What Gives Today’s Young People Hope? Don Bosco Germany Launches Online Dossier and Video Series “hoffnungsstark”
(ANS – Rome) – On Saturday, February 7, the first online meeting was held for young Salesian volunteers committed to spreading and implementing the new Ratio through language and formats appropriate to their generation. This initiative follows a twofold approach: on the one hand, to facilitate understanding of the text; on the other, to encourage an attitude of welcome and response by sharing reflections, ideas, … Continuar leyendo Young Salesian Volunteers to Communicate the Ratio in Their Own Languages
(ANS – Rome) – An online meeting of the Salesian continental networks in America was held on February 3, convened by the continental youth ministry team with the aim of initiating a process of reflection and shared work on the articulation and coordination of the networks, in line with the guidelines of General Chapter 29. Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councilor for Youth Ministry, was also … Continuar leyendo Continental Meeting of Salesian Networks in America: A Shared Journey Toward Greater Coordination
(ANS – Rome) – On February 6, 2026, the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Europe hosted a powerful online gathering titled “Bridges of Hope.” The event served as a digital sanctuary, connecting young people from Europe and the Middle East to share testimonies of faith, the reality of living through crisis, and the transformative impact of Salesian accompaniment. This encounter was initiated by Sr. Runita Borja, … Continuar leyendo Bridges of Hope: A Cross-Continental Journey of Faith and Resilience
(ANS – Kolkata) – The visit of the Rector Major to the Salesian Province of Kolkata (INC) reached its grand finale on Sunday evening at Don Bosco Park Circus, Kolkata, with a solemn Eucharistic celebration followed by a rich and vibrant cultural program, bringing to a close both the Rector Major’s visit and the centenary celebrations of the Province. Holy Eucharist at Don Bosco Auditorium … Continuar leyendo Rector Major Concludes Centenary Celebrations of Kolkata Province with Eucharist and Cultural Program
(ANS – Siliguri) — The second day of the Rector Major’s visit to India came alive with youthful enthusiasm at Don Bosco School and Salesian College, Siliguri, as Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB, addressed nearly 3,500 students, calling them to become intelligent, loving, and courageous builders of India’s future. The day began at Don Bosco School, Siliguri, where students welcomed the Rector Major with a vibrant … Continuar leyendo “Once a Bosconian, Always a Bosconian”: Rector Major Inspires School and College Youth in Siliguri
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of Wednesday, February 5, the Salesian community at the headquarters of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Rome had the joy of welcoming His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. The Patriarch was welcomed and introduced to the community by the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr. Stefano Martoglio, SDB, who extended a warm greeting … Continuar leyendo Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits the Salesian Headquarters in Rome
(ANS – Vatican City) — On February 6, 2026, the anniversary of the Servant of God Luigi Bolla’s entry into heaven, a communiqué was sent to the Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, stating that the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, in its ordinary Congress of January 14, 2026, had granted legal validity to the … Continuar leyendo Validity of the Diocesan Inquiry into the Cause of the Servant of God Luigi Bolla
(ANS – Siliguri) — The visit of Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, took on a deeply spiritual and charism-centered dimension on February 6, 2026, as he met with Salesians, student brothers, members of the Salesian Family, and the wider faith community of North Bengal during the second day of his visit to Siliguri. In the late morning, the Rector … Continuar leyendo “Do Whatever He Tells You”: Rector Major Strengthens the Salesian Family and Faith Community in Siliguri
(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 – Milan) – A jar of honey can tell us much more than just its flavor: it can speak of connection, education, and a choice rooted in solidarity. On the Feast of Don Bosco, celebrated on January 31, 2026, the children of the Primary School of the Salesian Sant’Ambrogio Institute in Milan shared with their families and communities a meaningful gesture of solidarity with … Continuar leyendo Rwandan Honey Arrives in Milan: Children from the Salesian Primary School Support the “Ndiza – Don Bosco Beekeeping Project”
(ANS – Rome) — “Returning with a Salesian heart to the educational and pastoral value of sport” was the guiding theme of the reflection meeting held at Salesian Headquarters in Rome on Monday, February 2, 2026. Those present at the gathering included the President of the International Salesian Youth Sports Association (PGS-I), Georg Leibold; the General Councilors for Youth Ministry of the Daughters of Mary … Continuar leyendo Returning with a Salesian Heart to the Educational and Pastoral Value of Sport
(ANS – Telšiai) – In recognition of the valuable contributions of the various communities of consecrated life to the pastoral growth of the Diocese of Telšiai, which is celebrating its centenary this year, the Bishop of Telšiai, Msgr. Algirdas Jurevičius, awarded the Salesian Community of Telšiai, together with other religious communities of the diocese, the Medal of Saint Justin. The award was conferred at the … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Community of Telšiai Receives the Medal of Saint Justin as the Diocese of Telšiai Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
(ANS – Cuenca) – Saturday, January 31, 2026, was a historic day of faith and gratitude for the city of Cuenca, marked by the blessing of the chapel dedicated to the memory of Venerable Fr. Carlo Crespi Croci, Salesian of Don Bosco, and by the final transfer of his mortal remains. They will now rest permanently in what was his home for many years: the … Continuar leyendo Venerable Fr. Carlo Crespi Croci, SDB, Returns Home: The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Cuenca
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Family in India is preparing with great joy and gratitude to welcome the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, who will undertake an animation visit to India from February 5–17, 2026. His presence among Salesians, young people, educators, past pupils, and members of the Salesian Family is eagerly awaited as a time of grace and blessing, renewing bonds of communion … Continuar leyendo A Shepherd Among His Sons: Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard to Visit India
(ANS – Rome) – On the Feast of St. John Bosco, the Don Bosco Nel Mondo Foundation celebrated the Salesian Founder at the Casa Generalizia with a reflective gathering centered on the theme “From the Oratory to the World: the Peace of Don Bosco.” Benefactors, ambassadors, Salesians, and friends came together for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and music, animated by Le Voci del Sacro … Continuar leyendo From the Oratory to the World: Don Bosco’s Path of Peace
(ANS – Jerusalem) – Celebrating Don Bosco in the Holy City of Jerusalem is not merely a liturgical event; it is an act of hope. With this conviction, on Saturday, January 31, the Salesian community in Jerusalem gathered at the Ratisbonne Institute: Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, students of the Studium Theologicum Salesianum, religious men and women, and friends of Don Bosco came together … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Celebrated in the Holy Land
(ANS – Chieri) – A day marked by deep emotion and profound Salesian significance characterized the morning of February 1, 2026, in the city of Chieri, which officially conferred Honorary Citizenship on Fr. Fabio Attard, 11th Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, elected on March 25, 2025. The recognition was awarded as a sign of esteem for his extraordinary educational, pastoral, and cultural commitment, as … Continuar leyendo Chieri: Fr. Fabio Attard Named Honorary Citizen in Recognition of His Service to the Salesian Charism and to Young People
(ANS – Turin) – “Here in Valdocco we really must acknowledge that the future begins yesterday.” It may sound like a mistake, but it is not. “We are heirs to an extraordinary experience that has been given to us and entrusted to us. Courage!” With this warm quotation from his predecessor, Fr. Egidio Viganò, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio … Continuar leyendo See, Listen, Choose, and Act: For the Feast of Don Bosco, the Rector Major Encourages Young People to Follow the Path of the Saint of Youth
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February 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 Géza Nádudvari SDB, CORAM/RCMA (Regional Coordinator for Missionary Animation) Central-North Europe Region; • “Niger: Preaching without preaching”, by Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – February 2026
(ANS – Rome) – Renewing a “beautiful tradition” of the Rector Majors, for the Feast of Don Bosco 2026 the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, will deliver a message of hope and engagement to the young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). The Rector Major emphasizes three main points. First, Fr. Attard refers to the Strenna message for 2026, renewing the invitation … Continuar leyendo The Rector Major Speaks to the Young People of the Salesian Youth Movement
(ANS – Milan) – In view of the Feast of Don Bosco, celebrated on January 31, the Fondazione Opera Don Bosco Onlusrenews its commitment to the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, presenting a model of aid that has grown and expanded over time: long-distance support for educational communities. Alongside traditional long-distance support, which enables thousands of children to receive assistance, protection, and opportunities for growth, a … Continuar leyendo Feast of Don Bosco: Happiness Multiplies When Shared
(ANS – Rome) – Among Don Bosco’s most well-known expressions, one in particular effectively summarizes his educational vision: forming “good Christians and honest citizens.” Numerous scholars—including Pietro Braido, who speaks of a true formula of Salesian educational humanism—have shown how this synthesis expresses a project of integral education, capable of uniting lived faith, human maturity, and social responsibility. In this context, cheerfulness is not an accessory … Continuar leyendo “Good Christians and Joyful Citizens”: Don Bosco’s Educational Joy
(ANS – Rome) – On January 26, 2026, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, officially promulgated the fifth edition of The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Principles and Norms – Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum. This date was chosen because it marks the simple yet fruitful beginning of our existence and vocation as Salesians. On that day in 1854, Rua, Cagliero, Artiglia, and Rocchietti … Continuar leyendo Promulgation of the 5th Edition of the Ratio
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of Tuesday, January 28, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, a dialogue titled “Fr. Fabio Attard in Dialogue with the Young People of the Salesian Youth Movement” took place. The event was moderated by RAI journalist Benedetta Rinaldi, a former Salesian past pupil. The meeting, which was also livestreamed on the ANS YouTube channel, was part of the … Continuar leyendo Young People, Leadership, and Witness: Fr. Fabio Attard in Dialogue with the SYM at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
(ANS – Rome) – Correcting without humiliating is one of the most delicate challenges in education. Don Bosco faced it throughout his life, transforming correction into an authentic act of mercy. In his writings and in the recollections of his contemporaries, a constant conviction emerges: correction is not about venting an educator’s irritation, but about helping young people grow. For this reason, he warns: “It is … Continuar leyendo Anecdotes of Mercy: How Don Bosco Corrected Without Humiliating
(ANS – Rome) – When Don Bosco presented his Preventive System, he summarized it in three simple yet powerful words: reason, religion, and loving kindness. On these three pillars, he educated thousands of young people in Valdocco and in many other houses, and on these same foundations the Salesian world continues to build schools, oratories, and social works throughout the world. This is not an … Continuar leyendo Three Words That Have Educated Generations: Reason, Religion, and Loving-Kindness
(ANS – Rome) – To fully understand Don Bosco’s relationship with Providence, one need only look at Valdocco: works that grew without initial capital, churches built in remarkably short periods of time, and hundreds of children to feed, clothe, and educate every day. Faced with these challenges, Don Bosco would calmly repeat that “Providence has never failed us,” and he would immediately add, with his … Continuar leyendo Mary Help of Christians, the True Treasurer of Valdocco
(ANS – Taisha) – “With hope in the Risen Christ, we sadly announce the passing of Fr. Enio Esteves. Until the very last moment of his life, he lived out his missionary vocation in service of the Amazonian peoples of our country. We are united in prayer for his eternal rest.” With these words, the Salesian Province of Ecuador announced the death of Fr. Esteves, who … Continuar leyendo Salesian Fr. Enio Esteves Dies in Plane Crash
(ANS – Turin) – In preparation for the Solemnity of St. John Bosco, to be celebrated on Saturday, January 31, the Salesian complex of Valdocco and the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin are once again offering a wide-ranging program for 2026. The initiative brings together cultural reflection, educational offerings, artistic events, and liturgical celebrations, providing the Salesian Family, the faithful, and the … Continuar leyendo Valdocco Prepares to Celebrate the Solemnity of St. John Bosco with a Rich Cultural, Spiritual, and Pastoral Program
(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 26, 2026, the General Postulator for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, received official notification that the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, during its Ordinary Congress on December 17, 2025, declared the diocesan inquiry into the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Antonieta Böhm—a professed sister of the … Continuar leyendo Diocesan Inquiry Into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonieta Böhm Declared Valid
(ANS – Rome) – It was announced today, January 23, by the Vicariate of Rome that Pope Leo XIV will make his first pastoral visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio on Sunday, February 22. The event is expected to be a historic moment of grace for the parish community and for the entire Salesian Family. The visit is … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV to Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
(ANS – Rome) – With the Novena to St. John Bosco beginning today (1/22/2025), ANS is offering a series of articles intended to accompany this time of preparation for the Feast of the Saint of Youth through a genuine spiritual and charismatic journey. Starting from the original call, narrated in the dream of the nine-year-old in “The Dream That Changed a Life,” the journey moves … Continuar leyendo “The Dream That Changed a Life”: From a Nine-Year-Old’s Dream to the Discernment of a Mission
(ANS – Rome) – If the dream of the nine-year-old reveals the “why” of Don Bosco’s life, the kitchen at Valdocco tells the “how.” In nineteenth-century Turin, shaped by rapid industrialization and populated by young people who had come from the countryside as apprentices and workers, Don Bosco encountered a new and often invisible form of poverty: young people without families, without homes, and without … Continuar leyendo “A Home for Those Who Have None”: The Kitchen at Valdocco and the Family Style
(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 – Turin) – In an atmosphere charged with emotion, gratitude, and shared responsibility, the final moment of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, held in Turin–Valdocco, took place on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event concluded four intense days of listening, prayer, discussion, and communion, followed both in person and online by a large audience: over 18,200 people connected via live streaming, … Continuar leyendo “Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine
(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Salesian Family gathered at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin–Valdocco for the concluding Eucharistic Celebration of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. This pivotal moment offered a spiritual synthesis of the journey, where listening to the Word and participating in … Continuar leyendo Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family
(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of the second day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, the Lay Groups Fair of the Salesian Family took place, offering a particularly meaningful moment of mutual acquaintance, sharing, and charismatic reflection. The Purpose of the Fair The primary goal of the Lay Groups Fair was to promote understanding of the origins of each Association and the initial … Continuar leyendo The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion
(ANS – Rome) – Gen Z finds itself caught between the desire to build its own future and widespread emotional vulnerability, marked by a disenchanted view of adults—who are no longer seen as role models—yet accompanied by a clear-eyed awareness of the world. This is the picture outlined by Salesiani per il Sociale, a network of associations committed to the care and protection of minors … Continuar leyendo Launch of the “Let’s Not Leave the Most Vulnerable Children in the Dark” Campaign by Salesiani per il Sociale
(ANS – Rome) – The exhibition “Don Bosco: From Biographies to Comics” opened at the Pontifical Salesian University with a day of study and in-depth reflection aimed at placing the figure of Don Bosco within a broader horizon of historical, cultural, and communicative analysis. From the outset, the initiative was conceived as an opportunity for dialogue between Salesian scholarship and contemporary academic debate, bringing together … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco: Historical Research and Visual Culture — A New Exhibition Opens Dialogue Between Salesian Tradition, Academic Research, and the Languages of Visual Culture
(ANS – Macao) – On January 17, 2026, the Church of Macao experienced a day filled with memory, gratitude, and hope with the official opening of the diocesan inquiry into the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Gaetano Nicosia, a Salesian missionary who dedicated his life to the service of those afflicted with Hansen’s disease, whom he lovingly called, with … Continuar leyendo Opening of the Diocesan Phase of the Cause for the Beatification of Fr. Gaetano Nicosia
(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 2, 2026, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute of the Vatican Secretariat of State, informed His Eminence Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, that Pope Leo XIV had accepted the proposal to celebrate the Rite of Beatification of the Venerable Servants of God Ubaldo Marchinoni, diocesan priest; Fr. Elia Comini, Salesian of Don Bosco; and Fr. Martino Capelli, … Continuar leyendo Fr. Elia Comini, Priest and Martyr, to Be Beatified on September 27, 2026
(ANS – Turin) – During the afternoon of the third day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, special attention was given to the Association of Salesian Cooperators, protagonists of a rich and well-structured sharing that wove together memory, present life, and a prophetic vision of the future, in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Association’s foundation (1876–2026). The session, animated by the World Council … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators: Don Bosco’s Prophetic Dream Continues Through History, Life, and the Future
(ANS – Rome) – On January 15, 2026, the Youth Ministry Sectors of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) began the new year with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to young people, inspired by the profound love of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello for younger generations. During the afternoon, the two sectors took part in … Continuar leyendo SDB and FMA Youth Ministry Sectors Reflect on Young People’s Dreams for the Salesian Youth Movement
(ANS – Turin) – After a very intense and stimulating first day, on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, participants in the Salesian Family Spirituality Days received a new and rich collection of insights and reflections through a lectio divina led by Turin deacon Paolo De Martino on the Gospel passage of the Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1–11), which provides the theme for this … Continuar leyendo ‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026
(ANS – Turin) – In a spirit of enthusiasm and fraternity, the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD) began on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Teatro Grande at Valdocco in Turin. Representatives of the many groups that make up the Salesian Family gathered around Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, to listen to his reflections on the deeper … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of January linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on Youtube or download it in the shared … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – January 2026
(ANS – Turin) – At the opening of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD), Valdocco once again confirmed itself as a worldwide crossroads of charisms, cultures, and ecclesial experiences. Around 350 participants from all five continents, representing the 32 groups of the Salesian Family, have gathered in Turin with a shared desire to live an intense time of communion, attentive listening to the Spirit, … Continuar leyendo Expectations of the Participants: Voices from the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days: Valdocco, a Crossroads of Charisms and Cultures
(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 – Benguela) – An Italian member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has called for improved security at churches and parish residences after being seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Diocese of Benguela. Fr. Luigi de Liberali was attacked on the night of January 7 when an assailant attempted to break into the Salesians of Don Bosco … Continuar leyendo Italian Catholic Priest Injured in Attempted Robbery Appeals for Security at Churches
(ANS – Rome) – From Friday, January 10, to Saturday, January 11, the Salesian Youth Ministry Assembly was held at the Salesian National Center, with the presence of the Councilor for the Mediterranean Region, Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, in his role as President of the Conference of Salesian Provinces of Italy (CISI). In addition to the Provincials and Youth Ministry Delegates, the Presidents of … Continuar leyendo Salesian Youth Ministry Assembly
(ANS – Rome) – On the morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the General Councilor for the Missions, Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, visited the headquarters of Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) in Rome to lead a morning of formation, learning, and exchange with all the staff at the VIS headquarters and representatives from various countries and offices around the world. Also in attendance were … Continuar leyendo Fr. Crisafulli Leads a Morning of Learning and Formation at VIS Headquarters
The Message of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB The parable of the rich man and Lazarus, found in Luke 16:19–31, is not simply a story about the fair distribution of material wealth. It is a story that penetrates the heart of the human condition, confronting us with a disturbing question: who truly owns whom? Did the rich man own his wealth, or did … Continuar leyendo A Challenge to Our Humanity. Wealth that Risks Making Itself Blind and Deaf
(ANS – Rome) – As is traditional, at the beginning of the new year the Dossier and Poster of the Salesian Postulation relating to the previous year are presented. Salesian holiness is a river of life flowing through history: the numbers speak for themselves and reveal a significant spiritual heritage. As of December 31, 2025, the Salesian Family includes 11 Saints, 116 Blesseds, 20 Venerables, … Continuar leyendo Publication of the Dossier and Poster of the Holiness of the Salesian Family 2025
(ANS – Guayaquil) – Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councilor for Youth Ministry, concluded his Animation Visit to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of Ecuador (ECU) on Friday, January 9, 2026. During five intense days of visits, conferences, and conversations, Fr. Bejarano became closely acquainted with the educational environments and activities of the various Salesian centers. With rectors and leaders, he shared the Oratory Criterion—the … Continuar leyendo Fr. Bejarano Concludes His Visit to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province
(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 – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV opened the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, recalling that Christ draws us to follow Him and warning that division within the Church scatters the faithful. “I am here to listen,” Pope Leo XIV said in his opening address at the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals taking place in the Vatican on January 7–8. The Pope began by expressing his … Continuar leyendo Pope at Consistory: “It’s Not the Church that Attracts but Christ”
(ANS – Albiano Magra) – On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the parish of Saint Martin Bishop in Albiano Magra, in the Province of Massa-Carrara, celebrated the Blessed Titus Zeman, whose Liturgical Memory was on January 8th. The commemoration is part of the initiative “To YOU for YOU with JESUS” Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, of the Albiano-Montedivalli Pastoral Unit. Many of the faithful took part in … Continuar leyendo Blessed Titus Zeman Celebrated in Albiano Magra. A Day of Prayer for Vocations
(ANS – Aleppo) – At least seven people, including six civilians, were killed in armed clashes that erupted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Aleppo, northern Syria. The fighting involved Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with both sides blaming one another for the recent escalation, while negotiations between the parties have been stalled for several months. According to local sources, drone strikes and fighting in densely populated areas caused civilian and … Continuar leyendo Aleppo, New Armed Clashes: At Least Seven Victims. Educational Activities Suspended for Security Reasons
(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 Sicilian town of San Cataldo, in the Province of Caltanissetta, is preparing to experience two special days—Saturday, January 10, and Sunday, January 11, 2026—filled with meaning, emotion, and shared pride for the arrival of Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco and Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation worldwide. The significance of the Rector Major’s visit Fr. Attard’s visit comes at the conclusion of … Continuar leyendo San Cataldo Prepares to Welcome the 11th Successor of Don Bosco: A Historic Event Marking the Centenary of the Salesian Presence
(ANS – Rome) – With the closing of the last Holy Door, that of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, on Tuesday, December 6, 2026, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the 25th Ordinary Universal Jubilee, proclaimed by Pope Francis with the bull Spes non confundit (“Hope does not disappoint”) and later carried forward by Leo XIV, came to a solemn conclusion. Although there were many ways to experience and savor … Continuar leyendo Over 33 Million “Pilgrims of Hope:” Data from the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
(ANS – Vatican) – On the occasion of the 59th World day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2026, Pope Leo XIV shared his Message for this anniversary to the Church and the world. In the text, the Holy Father proposes the theme “Peace be with you all. Towards an unarmed and disarming peace,” referring to the greeting of the risen Christ. The Message invites us to rediscover peace as a … Continuar leyendo World Day of Peace 2026: Pope Leo XIV Calls for an “Unarmed and Disarming” Peace
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations worldwide in observing the Catholic World Day of Peace, marked annually on January 1. Established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and first celebrated in 1968, the day invites people everywhere to reflect on the shared responsibility of building peace. For 2026, Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme “Peace be with you … Continuar leyendo Catholic World Day of Peace: Programs from Salesian Missions that Foster Peace
(ANS – Turin) – Fifty superiors of the SDB ILE and FMA ILO communities gathered in Valdocco (Turin) on 2 January 2 for a summit on educational leadership chaired by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. The meeting, attended by Salesian rectors (SDB) and superiors of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) led by their respective Provincials, Fr. Roberto Dal Molin and Sr. Stefania … Continuar leyendo Superiors of the SDB ILE and FMA ILO Communities Meet in Valdocco with the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard
(ANS – Paris) – Fifteen thousand young people from all over Europe gathered last week in Paris to welcome the new year and experience the 48th European Taizé Meeting. The parishes in the capital and the Île-de-France region mobilized to welcome all these young people, and the Salesian parishes in Paris and Argenteuil also opened their doors: 80 young people were hosted by families in the … Continuar leyendo Fifteen Thousand Young People Gathered in Paris for the 48th European Taizé Meeting
(ANS – Ho Chi Minh) – In the joyful atmosphere marking the beginning of the New Year, Don Bosco communities across Vietnam simultaneously organized the Spring Fair 2026 to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Inspired by the Salesian conviction that “education is a matter of the heart,” these celebrations brought together thousands of children and young people, offering them spaces of joy, faith, fraternity, … Continuar leyendo Vibrant “Educational Playgrounds:” Don Bosco Communities Organize Spring Fair 2026
(ANS – Rome) – Even the hope of missionaries and pastoral workers who are killed is “a hope full of immortality, because their testimony remains as a prophecy of the victory of good over evil.” This is one of the comments by Pope Leo XIV chosen to introduce the usual report published at the end of the year by the Fides Agency on Catholic missionaries and … Continuar leyendo “The Hope of Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Who are Killed is a Hope Filled with Immortality.” Fides Publishes Report on Catholic Missionaries Killed
RMG, Rome – 24 December 2025 – On the occasion of Christmas, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco addressed a simple and heartfelt message to Salesians and members of the Salesian Family, inviting them to contemplate the mystery of the birth of the Son of God. In his message, the Rector Major recalled that the birth of Jesus took place in a context of … Continuar leyendo The Christmas Message of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard
(ANS – Rome) – With the world premiere of the video and an accompanying interview with the Rector Major, next Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Generalate of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Rome, the official presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026 will take place on the theme: “Do whatever he tells you. Believers, free to serve.” Since the time of … Continuar leyendo Official Presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026: Next Saturday, December 27, 2025
(ANS – Rome) – In the traditional “Salesian goodnight” talk at the conclusion of the Winter Session of the General Council yesterday, Monday December 22, 2025, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, addressed his confreres at the Central Headquarters with a summary reflection aimed at understanding and implementing the Strenna for 2026, inspired by the Gospel theme of the Wedding at Cana: “Do whatever he tells … Continuar leyendo Goodnight Talk of the Rector Major at the Conclusion of the Winter Session of the General Council
(ANS – Rome) – During their session on December 22, 2025, the Rector Major and the General Council approved the complete text of the fortieth draft of the Ratio, after examining the entire text, divided into 14 units, in 14 previous sessions and approving them individually. This is the culmination of a long journey that began with the 28th General Chapter in 2020. Pope Francis, … Continuar leyendo The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Ratio 5th edition 2025
(ANS – Gitega) – On December 10, anti-government rebel forces occupied the city of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This latest action follows what took place last January in the city of Goma, when rebel militias invaded the city, taking possession of it and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis already underway. According to the United Nations, in … Continuar leyendo Due to New Clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, There is Once Again a State of Emergency in the Country
(Rome, Italy) – December 2025 – To continue strengthening collaboration between the various sectors and regions, the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr. Rafael Bejarano, concluded a series of meetings with the Regional Councillors of the two Regions of America, Fr. Gabriel Romero (America South Cone) and Fr. Hugo Orozco (Interamerica). During the meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of deep listening, dialogue, and … Continuar leyendo Salesian Youth Ministry and Its Great Energy and Impact in the Two Regions of America
(ANS – Rome) – On December 18, 2025, the Youth Ministry Department brought together Don Bosco TECH Regional Directors from India, Africa, Europe, and ASEAN for an online meeting, focused on strengthening global collaboration and envisioning the future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers (VTC). The virtual gathering provided a shared space for reflection on regional developments, emerging challenges, and collective aspirations for the Salesian mission in … Continuar leyendo Global Collaboration: Charting the Future of Salesian Vocational Training Centers
(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – On December 7, a meeting was held in the Lower Basilica at Colle Don Bosco for volunteers of Operation Mato Grosso, a spontaneous movement that educates young people through voluntary work in favour of the poorest in Latin America, born from the heart and imagination of Salesian priest Ugo De Censi. About a thousand young people gathered to remember Fr. … Continuar leyendo Operation Mato Grosso: A Story that Continues
(ANS – Campo Grande) – The preservation of indigenous mother tongues has become a global concern. Fr. Tiago Figueiró, a Salesian and researcher on the subject, explains that the Salesians of the Campo Grande Brazil Province (BCG) have been addressing this challenge since they first began working among the Bororo indigenous people in 1895 and among the Xavante in 1957. The cultural diversity of peoples, in … Continuar leyendo With Technology and Artificial Intelligence, the Salesians Preserve Indigenous Languages in Mato Grosso
(ANS – Rome) – December 18 is remembered throughout the Salesian world as the “birth certificate” of the Salesian Congregation. On this date in 1859, in the modest room at Valdocco, Don Bosco and a small group of 17 young collaborators freely chose to found the “Pious Society of St Francis de Sales,” giving juridical and spiritual form to a charism already alive in the … Continuar leyendo December 18, 1859: The Humble Beginning of a Global Salesian Mission
(ANS – Turin) – There has been a change in the presidency of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Missionary Procuratorate Office based in Turin: Fr. Luca Barone, SDB, is the new person in charge of this service, following on from Fr. Daniel Antúnez, who accompanied him in recent months. Since September 2023, Fr. Barone has been at Salesian Headquarters in Rome, where he has taken on … Continuar leyendo Fr. Luca Barone is the New Procurator of Missioni Don Bosco in Turin
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the January 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – January 2026
(ANS – Rome) – There are now only 30 days to go until the 44th edition of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD), scheduled to take place from January 15 to 18, 2026, at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin. There is great anticipation for what will be the first time with the new Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, which will bring together hundreds … Continuar leyendo One Month to Go Until the Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of 11th, the monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of December linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. It is linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – December 2025
(ANS – Turin) – The fifth “Christmas Lunch with the poor” and the needy took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, starting at 12:30 pm, in the San Domenico Savio hall at the Salesian premises in Valdocco. The lunch was promoted by the Caritas – Maria Ausiliatrice volunteer group, which currently has more than 40 volunteers, twenty of whom led the initiative in question. The meeting was attended by about … Continuar leyendo The Fifth “Christmas Lunch with the Poor” in Valdocco: A Feast of Sharing and Hope
(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 – Rome) – In November, SMV Volunteer Coordinators, Salesians, and those engaging in volunteering participated in an online formation session to consider the topic: Building relationships with the Salesian Communities that receive volunteers. There were two different sessions – one for the Spanish language and one for the English language. The sessions were well attended and had robust discussions about this topic. In the Spanish language session, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missionary Volunteering Formation Building Relationships with the Salesian Communities that Receive Volunteers
(ANS – Rome) – The Orientation and Formation Course for newly appointed Salesian Provincials came to an end this morning, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. For almost two weeks, the participants shared moments of reflection, dialogue, study, and in‑depth work, but above all, growth in spirituality, fraternity, and awareness of their mission. Participants The course initially brought together: Fr. Domenico Saraniti, Provincial of Italy–Sicily (ISI) Fr. Vitális Gábor, Provincial of … Continuar leyendo Course for Newly Appointed Provincials Concludes: An Enriching and Formative Experience to Recenter on the Salesian Charismatic Identity
(ANS – London) – It is not every day that a world-famous rock star dedicates an interview to a school newspaper, moreover, talking about rather unusual topics such as the relationship between music and politics. Yet that is what happened with Swedish singer-songwriter Björn Ulvaeus, from the supergroup ABBA, who features in the Christmas edition of “Faith Matters”, just published by student reporters at St John … Continuar leyendo Great Britian – ABBA Star in Exclusive Interview with “Faith Matters”
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Fabio Attard, SDB The mystery of Christmas begins with a “scandal of love”: the Great One who makes Himself little. It’s not a poetic image, but the most shocking reality in human history. God, the Infinite, chooses to become finite; the Almighty chooses the fragility of a newborn baby who cannot yet speak, walk, or defend Himself. It is pure … Continuar leyendo The Christmas Grotto, Where Heaven Meets Earth
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the December 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – December 2025
(ANS – Rome) – The work of the General Council is proceeding at full speed: during this winter’s plenary session, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians, with the consent of the other members of the Council, designated Fr. Francisco Cervantes Huitron as the new Superior of the Christ the King and Mary Help of Christians Province of Guadalajara Mexico (MEG). Founded on August 30, … Continuar leyendo Fr. Francisco Cervantes Appointed Superior of the Province of Guadalajara Mexico (MEG)
(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 – Rome) – On the morning of Friday, December 5, 2025, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, met with a group of journalists and media professionals responsible for communications for Catholic congregations and institutions active in Rome. The visit, organized in collaboration with the ISCOM association, the Salesians, and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, allowed all those … Continuar leyendo A Moment of Learning, Dialogue and Presentation of the Salesian Charism: the Rector Major Meets Journalists from Catholic Media Outlets
(ANS – Bkerké) – For his last event on the first full day in Lebanon, December 1, Pope Leo XIV met with young people in Bkerké, Lebanon. The event began with the testimonies of volunteers and young people, before two more asked the Holy Father questions. Then Pope Leo XIV urges them not to give into despair, rather to cultivate friendships rooted in genuine love and … Continuar leyendo Pope to Young People: There is Still Time to Dream, Plan, and Do Good
(Duaca, Venezuela) – November 2025 – The First National Meeting of Leaders in Oratories and Youth Centers in the Salesian Province of Venezuela (VEN) was held from November 28-30. The event, held at the Domingo Savio Youth Centre in Duaca, offered a space to strengthen the identity and mission of this Salesian youth network. Under the motto “Like the Father and Me, We are One, … Continuar leyendo National Meeting of Salesian Youth Movement Leaders in Venezuela
(ANS – Vatican City) – Over 15,000 young people met with Pope Leo XIV via video link on Friday, November 21, 2025, as they attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in the US city of Indianapolis. Pope Leo XIV invited young Catholics to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ, use technology healthily to deepen their faith, and avoid using political categories to speak about the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo to Young People: Technology Can Help Us Live Our Christian Faith
(ANS – Rome) – Behind every great saint stands a mentor, and behind Don Bosco stood a woman whose quiet strength, unwavering faith, and maternal genius sculpted not just a son, but an entire movement that would transform millions of lives. Mamma Margaret—Margherita Occhiena—was far more than Don Bosco’s mother. She was his first teacher, spiritual guide, co-architect of his educational vision, and the living embodiment … Continuar leyendo The Heart Behind the Saint: How Mamma Margaret Shaped Don Bosco’s Mission and Holiness
(ANS – Madrid) – Every November 25, the Salesian Family remembers Mamma Margaret, as she was known to hundreds of children when she helped her son, Don Bosco, in the early days of the Valdocco oratory. Declared Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006, the mother of the founder of the Salesians was, without knowing it, the first cooperator of the educational work of the Salesians, … Continuar leyendo Mamma Margaret and the Ethics of Care
(ANS – Madrid) – Augusto left the streets of Angola and today wants to become a teacher; Artem had to leave his home in Ukraine and lives as a refugee in Poland, accompanied by the Salesians; while Agani was given a second chance at the Magone Centre in the Philippines after being imprisoned for stealing a telephone… Like them, there are millions of minors in the … Continuar leyendo Day for the Rights of the Child: One in Six Children in the World Live in Extreme Poverty
(ANS – Rome) – Eric is a member of the 155th missionary expedition sent to Mongolia last year, who is participating in this year’s Corso Germoglio and received the missionary cross on November 11. Introduce yourself I am Br. Eric Ndayicariye, a Salesian of Don Bosco and member of the 155th missionary expedition. I was born in the Bujumbura archdiocese, Kirombwe parish; I am Burundian by … Continuar leyendo Let Us Get To Know the New Missionaries: Eric, From Burundi to Mongolia
(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 recognizing World Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on November 20, the day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness of children’s issues worldwide. To date, 194 countries have signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of … Continuar leyendo WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Educational and Social Programs that Empower Youth
(ANS – Kedgaon) – Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, located in Maharashtra, India, implemented the “Solar Home Lighting” initiative to address energy deprivation among migrant households. To facilitate the initiative, Salesians received donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Through the project, 55 migrant families were provided with solar home lighting systems. These families now have safe, reliable and affordable access … Continuar leyendo How Solar Lighting Empowered 55 Migrant Families in India
(ANS – Belém) – On the afternoon of November 12, 2025, the international symposium “The Catholic Church at COP30” took place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together some 500 personalities from different regions of Brazil and the world, with the aim of reflecting on and discussing the paths of integral ecology, climate justice, and ecological conversion. The event took place during the Conference of the Parties on … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Green Alliance Participates in the International Symposium on ‘The Catholic Church at COP30’
(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
(ANS – Lomé) – Salesian missionaries at the Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House in St. John Bosco Community in Akodessewa, Lomé, Togo, added a new water purification and filtration system thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding came from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The project included the construction of a water tower and tank … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House Has Clean Water Access Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, After the wonderful moments in Valdocco for the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian Missionary Expedition, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Lifevideo of November. It is linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on YouTube or download it from … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – November 2025
(ANS – Rome) – Close to the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian Missionary Expedition, and exactly 150 years from the day when the ship Savoie set sail from the port of Genoa to take the first Sons of Don Bosco to Argentina, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, launches a new missionary appeal, ‘for a renewed charismatic fidelity and missionary generosity’. … Continuar leyendo The Rector Major’s Missionary Appeal ‘for Renewed Charismatic Fidelity and Missionary Generosity’
(ANS – Rome) – In a significant step toward strengthening the Salesian Family’s communication mission worldwide, Fr. Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for Social Communication, convened another major online gathering with regional delegates on Thursday, on November 6, bringing together communication leaders from three continents to chart a new course for the Sector. The virtual meeting connected Social Communication delegates from the Europe Central and North region … Continuar leyendo Fr. Orendain Charts New Vision for Salesian Communications
(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, the beating heart of Don Bosco’s charism, the celebration of the missionary mandate of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) took place on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. … Continuar leyendo 156th Missionary Mandate on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition
(ANS – Turin) – The Rector Major gathered with new missionaries, volunteers, and delegates of Missionary Animation on the morning of November 11 at Valdocco, for a profound encounter and dialogue centered on renewing the missionary spirit that lies at the heart of the Salesian vocation. Fr. Fabio Attard gave deep insights on the missionary identity of the Salesian charism, challenging participants to reconnect with the … Continuar leyendo Rector Major Meets the Missionaries at Valdocco: A Call to Rediscover Don Bosco’s Missionary Heart
(ANS – Valdocco) – In the historic Church of Saint Francis de Sales, a profound moment of faith and dedication unfolded as the Salesian family gathered for the solemn Delivery of Missionary Assignments. This moving ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for dozens of new missionaries – SDBs and FMAs who have accepted the call to bring the Gospel and the Salesian charism to distant … Continuar leyendo An Evening of Missionary Joy and Commitment at San Francis de Sales Chapel
(ANS – Rome) – One hundred and fifty years ago, a small group of young Salesians embarked on a journey that would change the history of the Congregation and the Church forever: the First Salesian Missionary Expedition, sent by Don Bosco on November 11, 1875 to South America. Those ten missionaries, with their hearts full of faith and their pockets empty, brought with them only the … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family: 150 years of the First Missionary Expedition. And the Future?
By JC Montenegro, PhD, Delegate for Mission Animation, Salesians of Don Bosco USA West (ANS – Turin) – For the first time in the history of the Salesian Congregation, delegates from around the world have gathered in Valdocco, Turin – the birthplace of the Salesian charism – for a truly historic meeting. Eighty delegates, representing the rich diversity of our global Salesian presence, have come together … Continuar leyendo Carrying the Fire Forward: A Salesian Goodnight by Fr. Jorge Crisafulli, SDB
(ANS – Rome) – On Tuesday, November 11, in Valdocco, Salesians who are members of the 156th missionary expedition and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of the 148th expedition will receive the missionary crucifix at the hands of the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, and the Mother General of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Mother Chiara Cazzuola, during the Eucharistic celebration at … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco’s Missionary Dream Continues After 150 Years!
(ANS – Melbourne) — Renowned Australian biblical scholar and Salesian priest, Prof. Francis Moloney, died peacefully in his hometown of Melbourne on November 8, 2025, at the age of 85, concluding a life of extraordinary fidelity, study, and pastoral love. Born in 1940, Fr. Moloney joined the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1960 and was ordained a priest in 1970. His academic career was distinguished and … Continuar leyendo Farewell Fr. Francis Moloney, Well-Known Salesian Biblical Scholar
(ANS – Turin) – Give thanks, Rethink, Relaunch: following these three verbs, the Salesian Family is journeying throughout the year, emphasizing the missionarydimension of the charism, 150 years after November 11, 1875, the date on which, led by John Cagliero, the first missionary expedition set out. Several events will take place in Valdocco in the coming days. On Thursday November 6, the Salesians who are members … Continuar leyendo 150 Years of Salesian Missions in Valdocco: “Here We Are!”
(ANS – Rome) – Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians and the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, was a guest on Tuesday, November 4, on the television program Chiesa Viva, (Church Alive) broadcast by the Catholic channel TV2000. On that occasion, joined by other guests and testimonies, he spoke to the general public about the mission of the Salesians and the relevance of Don Bosco’s … Continuar leyendo Fr. Attard on TV2000: “Don Bosco’s charism is not built around things to do, but on attitudes to cultivate: listening to young people and being close to them.”
(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. Salesian Missions maintains partnerships with international humanitarian aid organizations like Rise Against Hunger and Feed My Starving Children that donate tons of nutritious … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missions Launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal
(ANS – Vatican City) – On Thursday, November 6, 2025, during the Special Congress of Theological Consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, a unanimous positive opinion was given regarding the heroic exercise of virtues, the reputation for holiness and the signs of the Servant of God Oreste Marengo (1906-1998), Bishop of Tura, of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, missionary in India. … Continuar leyendo The Cause of the Servant of God Oreste Marengo Moves Forward
(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 – Santiago) – The Salesian Mary Help of Christians work, located in Santiago de Cuba, is among the hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, which has caused very serious material damage and a profound humanitarian crisis in the eastern part of the country. In spite of the seriousness of the emergency, the Salesian community – comprising Fr Miguel Ángel Fernández, Fr Eduardo Marroquín and Salesian Brother … Continuar leyendo Salesians in Santiago de Cuba Face Up to the Devastation From Hurricane Melissa, Bringing Aid to the Population
(ANS – Rome) – The poster that will accompany the Rector Major Fr Fabio Attard’s Strenna for 2026, has been chosen and is now available online. It is a graphic expression of the motto already announced last August: ‘DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU. Believers, free to serve’. Below is an explanation of the image that makes up the poster. The poster for STRENNA 2026, with the theme … Continuar leyendo Poster Published for the Rector Major’s Strenna for 2026: DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU. Believers, Free to Serve
(ANS – Madrid) – For many years now Misiones Salesianas, the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, in addition to carrying out numerous interventions in mission territories, has also been carrying out an important information and awareness-raising operation on the little-known realities of developing countries. Through news reports and documentaries it makes known the faces and stories of those most loved by Don Bosco – the vulnerable … Continuar leyendo Misiones Salesianas: Giving a Voice to the Forgotten and Sowing Awareness
(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
(Catania, Italy) – On the weekend November 1-2, 2025, a meeting for those in charge of lay-run works in the Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI) was held at the Salesian Provincial Center in Catania. It brought together the leaders and collaborators of the nine lay-led works together with members of the provincial coordination team in an atmosphere of fraternity, discussion and shared educational responsibility. The … Continuar leyendo Meeting for Those in Charge of Lay-run Works: Salesians and Lay People Together, With and for Young People
MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB – Humility and Charity in the Education and Evangelization of Young People – In chapter 14 of St. Luke’s Gospel, we find the account in which Jesus accepts an invitation to dine at the home of an important Pharisee. Jesus enters a space thick with social calculations and feigned religious attitudes wherein the dinner becomes a … Continuar leyendo From the Pharisee’s Table to the Heart of Ministry
(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 – Vatican City) – Joining students of Pontifical Universities on Monday afternoon, October 27, Pope Leo XIV signed the Apostolic Letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope”, written to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, and to reflect on the current relevance of the Conciliar Declaration and on the challenges that education has to face today, in particular for Catholic schools and universities. The Mass opened … Continuar leyendo Pope Signs Apostolic Letter Marking Sixtieth Anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis
(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 – Bonn) – The new Handbook on Fair Supply Chains, developed within the Erasmus+ project From Chains to Bridges, addresses one of today’s most pressing global justice issues — how to make supply chains more just, sustainable, and respectful of human dignity. While the handbook takes a practical and educational approach, the topic deeply resonates with our Christian commitment to justice, solidarity, and care for our common … Continuar leyendo New Handbook Empowers NGOs and Youth Organizations to Build Fair and Just Global Supply Chains
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the November 2025 Cagliero 11 bulletin. Please print it for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – November 2025
(ANS – Rome) – Pier Giorgio Frassati lived his short life with one clear direction “Verso l’alto,” upwards. Those two words, scribbled once on a mountain photo, reveal more than his love for climbing. They express how he lived: always moving toward God, toward others, and toward something greater. For Frassati, faith was never something private or passive. It was alive. It took him into the streets … Continuar leyendo Upwards: Pier Giorgio Frassati – A Model for Salesian Missionary Volunteers
ANS – Rome) — On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience His Eminence Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. During the audience, the Supreme Pontiff authorized the same Dicastery to promulgate the decree concerning: – the martyrdom of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and eight Companions, professed priests of the Salesian Society of St. … Continuar leyendo Recognition of the Martyrdom of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and Eight Companions, Salesians of Don Bosco
(ANS – New Delhi) – Following the heartfelt “A Legacy of Love,” the South Asia Region releases “A Legacy of Grace,” the newest episode in the Salesian Mission 150 Years series. Now streaming on YouTube, the sequel journeys deeper into the struggles and faith of Salesian Family Missionaries in Sudan and South Sudan, revealing how divine grace sustains them amid war, famine, and loss. Produced by … Continuar leyendo A Legacy of Grace – The Power of Faith in the Face of Suffering
(ANS – Rome) – On Tuesday October 21, 2025, the Social Communication Delegates of the Interamerica and America South Cone Region met online under the guidance of Fr. Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for the Sector. The meeting, moderated by Fr Ricardo Campoli, member of the SC Sector, focused on sharing updates, learning about expectations and priorities for the coming years, and reorganizing the Sector, defining future … Continuar leyendo Online meeting with Social Communication Delegates of the Interamerica and America South Cone Regions
Message of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB, at the Opening of the Celebrations for the Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA (ANS – Rome) – The life of Saint Maria Troncatti, a woman from the mountains who became a missionary in the Amazon, speaks powerfully to our times. Her experience, despite her humble origins, offers concrete answers to the questions that permeate our era: … Continuar leyendo Saint Maria Troncatti FMA: Woman of Faith, Missionary, Peacemaker
(ANS – Rome) – On Saturday, October 18, the eve of the canonization of St. Maria Troncatti, the Istituto San Giovanni Bosco FMA in Cinecittà became a vibrant center of faith and celebration. The day was marked by the “Festa della Santità,” a joyful event animated by the young people of MGS Italia (Salesian Youth Movement Italy). The festivities culminated in a solemn vigil at the Tempio Don Bosco, in preparation for the imminent canonization of … Continuar leyendo A Night of Holiness and Prayer: Youth Celebrate St. Maria Troncatti
(ANS – Vatican) – During the Mass for the canonization of martyrs Peter To Rot and Bishop Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan, religious sisters Maria Troncatti, Vincenza Maria Poloni, and Carmen Rendiles Martínez, and lay people Bartolo Longo and José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of prayer and faith in order to live in the hope of God’s Providence: “When we are crucified by … Continuar leyendo The Pope: Saints Are Not Champions of Ideals, but Witnesses to Christ’s Love
(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, October 17, a “Meeting point” with journalists was held at the Holy See Press Office, Via della Conciliazione 54, on the canonizations of Sunday, October 19, 2025. The Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, was available to answer questions about Sr. Maria Troncatti. Sr. Maria Troncatti is Pope … Continuar leyendo Fr. Cameroni, SDB: “Sr. Maria Troncatti, the Saint Who Was Passionate About Jesus
(ANS – Rome) – The canonization of the first Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) after the co-founder of the FMA Institute, Saint Mary Domenica Mazzarello, is a joy for the entire Salesian Family and for anyone who shares the missionary spirit and attention to those most in need – traits that characterized her entire life and in particular her service among the sick and … Continuar leyendo Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti: Scheduled Events and How to Follow Them
(ANS – Rome) – In view of the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, scheduled for next Sunday, October 19, 2025, several Provinces have developed materials to get to know her better, explore the dimensions of her spirituality, and learn from her tireless apostolic commitment. With only a few days to go before the great feast day, getting in touch with … Continuar leyendo On the Way to the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, FMA: Materials Already Available to Know Her Better
(ANS – Huancayo) – After almost two months in Peru, Fr. Hugo Orozco, the extraordinary visit is coming to an end. From the very beginning of his itinerary to Salesian works, the Councilor for the Inter-American Region has distinguished himself for his gestures of closeness and affection. Everywhere, young people, Salesians and members of the Salesian Family enthusiastically welcomed the Councilor, who represented the Rector Major … Continuar leyendo The Regional Councilor’s Extraordinary Visit to Salesian Works in Peru
(ANS – Balazar) – October 11 to 13, events were held in Balazar, Portugal, to commemorate the feast of Blessed Alexandrina da Costa, a Salesian Cooperator, on the 70th anniversary of her death which occurred on October 13, 1955. On Sunday 12th, the Eucharist was celebrated in the new Eucharistic Sanctuary, presided over by Archbishop José Cordeiro, Metropolitan Archbishop of Braga. Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Cooperators World Council Visits Balazar on the Feast of Blessed Alexandrina da Costa
(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – October 2025 –The Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of America officially began on October 12, at Casa María de la Altagracia, bringing together 26 delegates from Salesian provinces across the continent. The opening ceremony featured remarks from Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councillor for Youth Ministry, and Fr. José Pastor Ramírez, Provincial of the Antilles, who emphasized unity and renewal … Continuar leyendo Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of America
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, IN THIS ISSUE Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – October 2025
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 October linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups. We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch the video on … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – October 2025
(ANS – Vatican City) – Taking up Francis’ desire “that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor”, Pope Leo XIV issues his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te”, as a call to Christ’s disciples “to recognize him in the poor and the suffering”. Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation sees the love of Christ incarnated … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo: Faith Cannot Be Separated from Love for the Poor
(ANS – Rome) – Encounter, welcome, dialogue, testimony, curiosity, joy, hugs… All this was on stage on the evening of Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Piazza Don Bosco in Rome. There consecrated men and women of the Salesian Family animated one of the three appointments scheduled for the “Note di vita,” promoted by the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in … Continuar leyendo ‘Note di vita’ (Life notes): Consecrated Life Meets the City in Piazza Don Bosco in Rome
(ANS – Rome) – If Sister Maria Troncatti, Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, will be canonized in two Sundays, on October 19, 2025, along with several other Blesseds, it is due not only to her docility to the action of the Holy Spirit throughout her life, but also to the recognition of the supernatural nature of the healing of Shuar Juwà Bosco – an extraordinary … Continuar leyendo On the Way to the Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA: The Miracle That Paved the Way for Canonization
(ANS – Rome) – The Jubilee of Consecrated Life began today, October 8, 2025, a highly anticipated event and one of the most attended of the entire Jubilee year. Between now and next Sunday, October 12, Rome will see over 16 thousand pilgrims converge, including men and women religious, monks and contemplatives, members of secular institutes, belonging to the Ordo Virginum, hermits, members belonging to the “New … Continuar leyendo The Jubilee of Consecrated Life Is Underway: Many Events for Everyone with Contributions from the Salesian Family
(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – From October 1 to 3, the quiet beauty of Castel Gandolfo (Italy) hosted the Raising Hope Conference. Over 400 participants, religious leaders, scientists, Indigenous voices, youth advocates, and civil society members to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ powerful call to care for our common home. As member of the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), Don Bosco International (DBI) attended … Continuar leyendo Raising Hope: An International Celebration for the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’
(ANS – Hong Kong) – 2025 is a year filled with sacred significance. The Universal Church will celebrate a solemn occasion – the Ordinary Jubilee, commemorating the 2,025th anniversary of the birth of our Saviour. For this Jubilee, Pope Francis chose the profound theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” At the same time, for us, Chinese Catholics, 2025 holds another special grace: in this year, we celebrate the … Continuar leyendo Pilgrims of Hope: Walking with the Martyr Saints in a Double Jubilee Year
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of October 2, 2025, during the traditional Goodnight offered by Fr. Pier Luigi Cameroni, Postulator General of the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, at the Headquarters of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a moment of profound spiritual significance took place: the presentation of the relic of Blessed Maria Troncatti. This precious relic, a phalanx of her hand, … Continuar leyendo Good Night at Headquarters: Presentation of the Relic of Blessed Maria Troncatti
(ANS – Madrid) – Director Antonio Cuadri’s new film, “Te protegerán mis alas,”(My wings will protect you), which will be released in Spanish cinemas on November 14, was presented at several international festivals. The film, which won the Jury Award for Best International Feature Film at the Portobello Film Festival (England) and the Audience Award at the International “Cinema Bajo la Luna” Festival in Islantilla (Spain), … Continuar leyendo ‘Te protegerán mis alas’ The New Film by Antonio Cuadri: A True Story of Friendship, Overcoming Difficulties, and Hope
(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – Pope Leo addresses participants in an international conference on climate justice and reflects on Pope Francis’ landmark ecological encyclical Laudato Si, noting that when the time comes, God will ask us if we cared for our common home. On Wednesday afternoon, marking the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si,” Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in the Raising Hope Conference, organized by the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo: God Will Ask Us if We Have Cared for Our Common Home
(ANS – Rome) – November 11, 1875: on this date the first group of Salesian missionaries was sent to Argentina. 150 years later Don Bosco’s missionary dream continues thanks to the generous “yes” of so many Salesian confreres called to spend their lives as missionaries of the Gospel in a special way. We are thus approaching the 156th missionary expedition which will take place on November … Continuar leyendo After 150 years Don Bosco’s Missionary Dream Continues
(ANS – Rome) – Two months have passed since the Jubilee of Youth 2025, an extraordinary gathering that brought together nearly 5,000 young people from the Salesian world in Rome from July 29 to August 3. These vibrant days remain etched in the hearts of the participants, who were guided by animators, Salesians, FMAs, and other members of the Salesian family. For the young people who … Continuar leyendo Reminiscing the Jubilee of Youth: A Journey of Faith & Hope
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Congregation has taken a bold step toward championing ecological education and sustainability by appointing Fr. Savio Silveira, SDB, as the Coordinator for Integral Ecology in the Salesian Youth Ministry Sector for the term 2025–2031. This move underscores the Congregation’s commitment to realizing the vision of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ and forming young people as stewards of the planet. After completing a successful six-year tenure … Continuar leyendo Fr. Savio Silveira Appointed Coordinator for Integral Ecology in Salesian Youth Ministry
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR – Don Fabio Attard, SDB (Rome, Italy) – The parable of the sower, narrated in the Synoptic Gospels, is a powerful and foundational image of the Christian message. At first glance, it might seem a simple allegory about the different reception of the Word of God. However, upon deeper inspection, it reveals a radical truth, especially when applied to … Continuar leyendo The Divine Folly of the Sower Who “Sows in the Dark”
