(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

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 – 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

(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 – 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

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

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

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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

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

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 – Quito) – The Superior of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Ecuador, Fr Marcelo Farfán, SDB, shared a message to communicate the launch of the Missionary Campaign 2025, which this year has the motto ‘Missionaries of Hope among Peoples’. The initiative will run from October 2025 until the end of January 2026. Here is the text of the message released by the Provincial of … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Province of Ecuador Launches the 2025 Missionary Campaign with the Slogan: “Missionaries of Hope Among Peoples”

(ANS – Mandalay) – In a remarkable display of compassion and solidarity, Fr. Bosco Nyi Nyi led a team of Salesians, diocesan clergy, and religious sisters to provide much-needed aid and support to 1,600 displaced families in Min Kun, near Moekok Hill. These families, forced to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict, received not only essential supplies but also spiritual encouragement and emotional support during … Continuar leyendo Salesians Bring Hope and Aid to 1,600 Displaced Families

(ANS – West Arnibil) – Salesian missionaries in the village of West Arnibil, located in Assam, India, completed the St. Jude Chapel thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. With the funding, Salesians were able to build the chapel, plaster and paint the interior, complete the wiring for lights and fans, and construct the portico and … Continuar leyendo Salesians Build St. Jude Chapel in West Arnibil Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

Dear Friends of the Salesian Mission, On the eve of 11th, monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of September 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 Youtube … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life September Video – Relationships

(ANS – Bobo-Dioulasso) – Salesian missionaries in the St. Francis of Assisi community of Burkina Faso have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The chapel is located in Bobo-Dioulasso, which is roughly 20% Catholic. The community has nearly 300 people who lacked an adequate place for liturgical celebrations on Sundays or for on-site activities such … Continuar leyendo Salesians Have New Chapel for St. Francis of Assisi Community Thanks to Funding from Salesian Missions

(Rome – SDB Missions Sector) Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We send you the 2025 September Cagliero 11 bulletin:  IN THIS ISSUE  Relaunch: RELATIONSHIP, for promoters of integral ecology; We invite you to share your thoughts with us and follow us on our social media channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSDB Missions Sector  Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – September 2025

(ANS – Xuan Hiep)  – In a spirit of joy and communion, the Salesian Province of Vietnam held a grand Missionary Animation Dayat the Xuan Hiep community to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Congregation’s first missionary expedition (1875-2025). The event was graced by the presence of the General Councillor for Missions, Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli, and the Economer General, Fr. Gabriel Stawowy, from the Salesian headquarters in Rome. The … Continuar leyendo Celebrating 150 Years of Missionary Spirit with Renewed Zeal

(ANS – Porto Alegre) – From July 13 to August 2, the Salesian Province “Saint Pius X” of Brazil-Porto Alegre (BPA) organized the 2025 edition of the “Animação Missionária Juvenil” (AMJ – Youth Missionary Animation in Portuguese). The event brought together more than 450 participants in four cities across three southern Brazilian states: Guarapuava (Paraná), Ascurra and Joinville (Santa Catarina), and Viamão (Rio Grande do Sul). This edition … Continuar leyendo  “AMJ 2025” Strengthens the Salesian Mission with 450 Young Missionaries and 3,500 Visits

(ANS – Buenos Aires) – In a moment of profound celebration, the Salesian Missionary Bonfire commemorated the 150th anniversary of Don Bosco’s first missionary expedition to Argentina. Held during the Jubilee Year of Hope, the gathering was both a tribute to the pioneers of the past and an invitation to rekindle the Salesian mission today. A Missionary Bonfire of Gratitude The event honored the arrival of … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missionary Bonfire Marks 150 Years Of Hope

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 August 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 … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – August 2025

(ANS – Damascus) – Despite the extremely difficult security situation, the Salesians of Don Bosco in Syria are continuing their work with children and young people this summer. The Situation in the Country The socio-political context in the country remains fragile, and especially in southern Syria, thousands of people have left their homes for fear of the clashes that have taken place in recent months. But … Continuar leyendo Help and Hope From the Salesians in the Midst of the Crisis. Also ‘Don Bosco Mission Austria’ in Support of Young Syrians

(ANS – Araçatuba) – The 7th edition of VAMS – Salesian Academic Missionary Volunteering – promoted by UniSALESIANO, took place in July 2025 and left a profound mark on the participating academics and the Bororo and Xavante indigenous communities in the state of Mato Grosso. More than a one-off mission, the project has established itself as a true encounter of worlds, values, and affections. Even before … Continuar leyendo “VAMS” Promotes Solidarity Network and Transforms the Lives of Academics and Indigenous People

(ANS – Sao Paulo ) – During the month of July, the Salesian Mary Help of Christians Province of Sao Paulo Brazil (BSP) promoted a new edition of its traditional ‘Mission Week,’ a project that has now become historic, mobilizing 27 groups from different Salesian communities in evangelization and community development initiatives that benefit both those who receive them and those who carry them out. A … Continuar leyendo The BSP Province’s Mission Week 2025 Involves More Than 1,300 Young People

Dear friend of the Salesian missions, We send you the 2025 August 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: Rethink: COEXISTENCE, for Social work collaborators  We invite you to send us a comment and follow us on our social channels. Enjoy the reading and share, Marco Fulgaro – … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11

(ANS – Berhampore) – In the heart of Berhampore Central Correctional Home, where despair and isolation often cast long shadows, the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) is quietly rewriting the narrative of incarceration. Established in 1999, this faith-driven Non-Governmental organization is proving that transformation, not punishment, is the key to lasting reform. Rooted in the Salesian spirit and guided by the words of Mahatma Gandhi—”Crime is … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Prison Ministry: Restoring Dignity and Hope Behind Bars

(ANS – Kuyuntsa) – From July 10 to 13, 2025, the community of Kuyuntsa hosted the first-ever gathering of Achuar indigenous youth, a pastoral initiative organized by the local parish. The aim was to strengthen cultural identity, faith, and youth leadership among the native communities of the Manchari River basin. Twelve years have passed since the death of the Servant of God, Fr. Luis (Luigi) Bolla, … Continuar leyendo Young People of the Manchari River Basin Gather for the Achuar Youth Meeting

(ANS – New York) – From July 14 to 25, 2025, the High-Level Political Forum is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Salesian Congregation, represented by Fr. Rafael Bejarano, the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr. Mathew Thomas Panamkattu, the Representative of the Salesians of Don Bosco to the United Nations (UN), and a permanent team, is actively participating in this significant global event. … Continuar leyendo Builders of Peace and Development: The Salesian Commitment in International Arenas

(ANS – Castelnuovo Don Bosco) – The Missionary Ethnological Museum (MEM) at Colle Don Bosco is the protagonist of a new relaunch adventure through its formal membership of the newly established MIPAM Network – Italian Museums with World Heritage. After a series of preliminary meetings held in Milan (November 2023), Parma (April 2024), Turin (January 2025), and Florence (June 2025), in which the MEM has always participated, the concrete formation … Continuar leyendo The Missionary Ethnological Museum at Colle Don Bosco Among the Founders of the MIPAM Network

(ANS – Caracas) – Salesian missionaries with the Province of St. Lucas in Venezuela were able to provide training on the “Bosco Way Walking with Don Bosco Toward the Salesian Identity” thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project sought to provide pastoral and educational staff with a deeper understanding of Don Bosco and Mother … Continuar leyendo Salesians Train Nearly 500 Staff About Life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, On the eve of the 11th monthly remembrance of Salesian missions, we are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of July linked to the monthly Salesian intention, to be used as a tool for animation, discussion and sharing within the various youth groups.We will follow the three verbs of 150th anniversary of Salesian missions. You can watch … Continuar leyendo Cagliero Life Video – July 2025

(ANS – Juba) – On the 14th anniversary of the independence of the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, celebrated on July 9, more than 5,000 people displaced by the conflict in neighboring Sudan have improved their living conditions thanks to the distribution of waterproof tarpaulins by Salesian missionaries in the Gumbo refugee camp in Juba. This emergency intervention prevented hundreds of vulnerable families from spending the … Continuar leyendo Tarpaulins to Shelter from the Rain and Give Dignity to Displaced Persons in Chaos

(ANS – Mandalay) – Two months ago, a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing more than 4,000 deaths and around 400,000 injuries, severe damage in many towns and villages in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions. Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged, and families were forced to flee their homes. Some communities remained isolated for days. Many families are still sleeping in the open, under plastic sheeting or … Continuar leyendo Courage Amid the Rubble

(ANS – Rome) – From June 29 to July 1, 2025, the Directors of the four Salesian Mission Offices – Salesian Missions (New Rochelle), Missioni Don Bosco (Turin), Don Bosco Mission (Bonn), and Misiones Salesianas (Madrid) – gathered at the Salesian Generalate, Sacro Cuore in Rome, for a three day annual meeting marked by prayer, reflection, fraternity, and planning for the Congregation’s global missionary outreach. Convened … Continuar leyendo Annual Meeting of the Directors of the Four Salesian Mission Offices at Congregational Level

IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB, Formation Sector; • “For the Gift of Discernment, we Give Thanks”, by Raymond Callo SDB, Formation Sector; • The interview with Fr. Reginaldo Lima Cordeiro, Missions Sector member, about the processes of missionary discernment; • Forum about Ignatian and Salesian discernment;; • The monthly prayer intention for the discernment.[Give Thanks: DISCERNMENT, for the Provincial Formation delegates] … Continuar leyendo Cagliero 11 – July 2025

(ANS – Madrid) – More than 123 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to armed conflict, extreme violence, or serious human rights violations. Once again, the number of displaced people has risen, and now 1 in 67 people worldwide are victims of forced displacement. Of these, nearly 43 million have had to flee to other countries, and over 49 million are boys … Continuar leyendo More Than 500,000 People Forced to Leave Their Homes are Taken in by Salesians Worldwide