(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 – 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 – 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 – 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

(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

(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) – 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)  – 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 – Sonada) – Salesian College Autonomous, Sonada, opened its doors on August 19 to the Social Communication delegates from twelve Salesian provinces of South Asia for the annual BOSCOM Executive Meet, running through August 21. Themed “Artificial Intelligence in the Salesian Mission,” the three-day gathering sets the stage for reflection, dialogue, and strategic planning on the role of AI in education, communication, and pastoral ministry. … Continuar leyendo BOSCOM Meet at Sonada Explores Artificial Intelligence in Salesian Mission

(ANS – Giffoni Valle Piana) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, world champion Paralympic water skier Daniele Cassioli and Michela Vallarino, President of the Salesian NGO Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS – International Volunteering for Development), will present the animated short film “Melkam – Beyond the Boundaries of Disability” at the Giffoni Film Festival. The film tells the true story of Melkam, a young Ethiopian woman blind from birth who overcame extreme socio-economic vulnerability, … Continuar leyendo The VIS Brings Melkam’s Story of Redemption and Social Inclusion to the Giffoni Film Festival

(ANS – Vatican) – Rome prepares to host thousands of digital missionaries for a landmark gathering of prayer, formation, and fraternity on July 28–29. For the first time in its history, the Catholic Church will celebrate a Jubilee event within a Holy Year specifically dedicated to digital missionaries and Catholic influencers, formally recognizing the digital environment as a true field of mission. The gathering will take … Continuar leyendo The Church Prepares Its First Jubilee for Catholic Influencers

(ANS – Quito) – On July 11, the first ‘Notikcias Salesianas’ video was published on the Instagram and TikTok accounts of the Salesians in Ecuador. This new format, produced by the Salesian Office of Communication (OSC, in Spanish), was created with the aim of sharing the most important news from the Salesian province of Ecuador in an agile and entertaining way. The project stems from the … Continuar leyendo ‘Notikcias Salesianas’: A Communication Proposal to Inform and Reach Out to Young People

(ANS – Brussels) – Don Bosco Youth-Net (DBYN) and Bosco Base have announced exciting updates to the Animakit app, their innovative tool for animators and youth leaders. Originally launched in the summer of 2024, the app is now available in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, Hungarian, and French. Moreover, translations into German, Italian, and Spanish are underway and will soon be uploaded, making the app accessible … Continuar leyendo Animakit App Expands its Reach with New Language Support

(ANS – Paris) – Don Bosco International Media Academy (DBIMA) has scored 100% result in the BTS Audiovisual Exam 2025, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to excellence in media education. Established to carry forward the legacy of St. John Bosco and his pioneering “study and work” model, DBIMA offers an apprenticeship-driven approach to education that integrates practical training with academic learning in digital media … Continuar leyendo DBIMA Secures 100% Result in BTS Audiovisual Program in France

(ANS – Méndez) – “I have some great news to share with you, something that brings me great joy. We have signed a cooperation agreement between the Apostolic Vicariate of Méndez and ‘Ecclesiared’ to digitize the information contained in the Vicariate’s parish archives,” announced the Apostolic Vicar, Salesian Bishop Néstor Montesdeoca Becerra, in a statement. This is a significant step towards the modernization of the administrative … Continuar leyendo The Vicariate of Méndez Goes Digital with the Parish Management ‘Ecclesiared’ Platform

(ANS – Turin) – The National Assembly of Salesians for Social APS was held from June 6 to 8 at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin, three days of discussion among over 100 delegates from all over Italy. The event represented a key moment to renew the network’s strategic vision, approve the Social Report 2024, elect the new Board of Directors, and relaunch the educational … Continuar leyendo National Assembly of Salesians for Social APS: A Living Network for the Future of Young People

(ANS – Rome) – A cycle of formation meetings dedicated to communication, promoted by the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, will be held from June 30 to July 4, 2025. The seminar is divided into four independent modules, led by professionals in the sector, with the aim of offering concrete and up-to-date tools for planning and strategically managing communication within organisations, other bodies and institutions. In … Continuar leyendo Formation and Refresher Courses in Communication: A Cycle of Intensive Meetings at UPS

(ANS – Verona) – With more than 700 licenses of the “Google Gemini” AI model in use, the Salesians of the “San Marco” Province in Northeast Italy (INE) have become one of the world’s most significant case studies in educational innovation. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, global executives from Google for Education will attend the presentation of the first-year results of the project “Go Beyond Traditional Education,” … Continuar leyendo Beyond Traditional Education: Salesians in Northeast Italy Attract Global Google for Education Managers with Their AI Use

(ANS – Rome) – At the beginning of 2024, the Salesian Congregation’s Social Communication Sector established an International Commission on Artificial Intelligence (ISCAI) with the aim of collaborating in educational reflection and Salesian guidance for the use of Artificial Intelligence, in particular in the area of education and communication. This Commission is made up of Artificial Intelligence experts linked to the fields of computer science, robotics, … Continuar leyendo A Salesian Look at Artificial Intelligence

(ANS – Chennai) – The Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, has announced the state-wide screening of the recently released documentary film “Beno Zephine” in all schools during December 2024. Directed by Father Ernest Rosario and produced by the Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), the film chronicles the remarkable journey of Ms. Beno Zephine, India’s first 100% visually challenged Indian Foreign Services … Continuar leyendo “Beno Zephine” Documentary to Inspire Students Across Tamil Nadu Schools

(ANS – Ho Chi Minh) – As the Church prepares to embrace the Holy Year of Hope 2025, the YouTube channel E – Thánh Ca has become a beacon of inspiration, bringing faith and music together to serve the Catholic community, especially young people. At the heart of this initiative is Father Michael Rua Gia Thi, SDB, a Salesian priest passionate about using technology and music … Continuar leyendo E – Thánh Ca: A Journey of Faith and Hope Through Music for the Holy Year 2025

(ANS – New York) – The highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 3rd Edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) unfolded with grandeur and global significance on October 18, 2024, at the Loreto Theatre, Sheen Center in New York City. This vibrant event marked the culmination of a transformative short film festival that brought together young filmmakers, international dignitaries, and audiences from around … Continuar leyendo DBGYFF 2024 Grand Finale: Celebrating Global Talent and Youth Visionaries

(ANS – Cebu) – The Commission on Social Communications hosted the screening of the best films from the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival Season 3. The festival ran with the theme of “I have a Dream: Youth and Climate Change.” Four films from the Philippine South Province were shortlisted for awards. The highlight of the second day of screening is the documentary of the Badjao Tribe living in Cebu City “Badjao: Kinabuhi … Continuar leyendo An Indigenous Minority and Climate Justice through the Lens of DBGYFF

(ANS – Naigaon) – A robust filmmaking course was initiated at Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Naigaon (East), Palghar District, Maharashtra, India. About 25 students from grades 8 – 12 enrolled in the program. Father Joaquim Fernandes SDB, Vice Principal of Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Naigaon East, conducted the Film Making Course and was assisted by Teacher-Mentor Gail Fernandes. The course was … Continuar leyendo Empowering Young People to Craft Stories on Screen

(ANS – Rome) – The 2024 Communication Conference, entitled “Shaping Tomorrow,” will take place from August 1-7, 2024, at the facilities of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome. It is an initiative of the Communication Sector of the Salesian Congregation and the Faculty of Social Communication Sciences at the UPS. The Communicative and Institutional ContextDigital and artificial intelligence is present in all media, on the … Continuar leyendo World Conference on Social Communication “Shaping Tomorrow”: Meaning and Objectives

(ANS – Heverlee) – “Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw,” the European network of Salesian youth organizations, in partnership with Bosco Base, the Salesian Youth organization in Flanders (BEN) is launching “Animakit,” their new app for Games and Tools for animators. After more than two years of brainstorming and hard work, Animakit is now available on both the AppStore (iOS) and the PlayStore (Android). Thought as a toolkit for Salesian animators, … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco Youth Net Launches New App for Animators and Educators

(ANS – Rome) Talking about a new era sometimes frightens Church people, while other times it fascinates them. A new phase of history means a change in thinking, acting, planning and evangelizing. Each new era introduces distinct processes and innovative tools linked to the modernization of communication and the transformation of the entire culture. Some communication structures are relaxing, others are crystallizing, even in the Church, … Continuar leyendo “Shaping Tomorrow”: The Church’s Media Communication in a Change of Era

(ANS – Vatican City) – Experts gather in the Vatican to discuss the ethical and anthropological implications of Artificial Intelligence, emphasising the need for regulation and responsible use of data. After Pope Francis’ message was released for World Communications Day last month, a conference entitled “The algorithm at the service of humankind. Communicating in the age of artificial intelligence” took place in the Vatican on Thursday, … Continuar leyendo The Algorithm at the Service of Humankind: Communicating in the Age of AI

(ANS – Rome) – Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen C are all terms that have now entered our daily lexicon. Trying to understand the differences between these categories, however, can generate confusion. Fr Maciej Makuła, SDB, a member of the Social Communication Sector, has catalogued the various generations and their different ways of approaching the world of communication. He presents an accurate examination of … Continuar leyendo “Shaping Tomorrow”: Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen C – Differences in Communication

(ANS – Rome) – “Mobile Journalism” (or “MoJo”), understood as digital information created using mobile devices such as smartphones, is a communication area in which the Salesians of Don Bosco are heavily investing. This approach serves as a resource for agile and effective communication, especially in settings with limited structural resources. In preparation for the Communication 2024 Conference “SHAPING TOMORROW,” which will take place from … Continuar leyendo “Shaping Tomorrow”: Salesian Mobile Journalism

The answer in the letter “Sharing Wisdom and Hope in Digital Culture” from the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes,SDB (ANS – Rome) – In view of the current digital reality, and due to the presence, especially in some regions of the Salesian world, of a large number of elderly Salesians, the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes, has decided to dedicate a special … Continuar leyendo Do Elderly Salesians Have a Role in the Digital Culture?

(ANS – Rome) – Body language when speaking in public or in front of the camera reveals the speaker’s secrets. However, this statement should not be exaggerated. Yet, body posture can betray emotions, especially stress, fear of judgment by others, lack of concentration, or fear of public speaking. Certain gestures can confuse the listener and create invisible barriers. It is an aspect that cannot be overlooked when … Continuar leyendo Shaping Tomorrow: Avoiding “Inappropriate Gestures”

(ANS – Rome) – Young people from all over the world are once again invited to participate in the “Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival” (DBGYFF), the Salesian international youth film festival. The Social Communication Sector of the Salesian Congregation has, in fact, joyfully announced the third edition of the competition, the final of which is scheduled for 17-18 October 2024 – as usual in a multitude of … Continuar leyendo Third Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival: Young People Worldwide Invited to Tell Their Dreams of Making Mother Earth Cleaner and Greener

(ANS – Rome) – In the second appointment of the journey towards the Communication 2024 Conference “Shaping Tomorrow,” scheduled to take place from 1 to 7 August 2024 at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, the Congregation’s Sector for Social Communication suggests a proactive and attentive look at how to prepare the future of communication in the Salesian Family already now. Let us read it … Continuar leyendo “Shaping Tomorrow” – The Future of Communication in the Salesian Family

(ANS – Turin) – Today, with the responses to the last five questions, we conclude the presentation of the interview that the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Gildasio Mendes, gave to Fr Bruno Ferrero, Editor of the Salesian Bulletin, and published at the end of 2023 in the Note di Pastorale Giovanile (NPG) Magazine. In this final section, Fr Gildasio Mendes further explores the relationship between communication … Continuar leyendo Youth, the Digital World and Youth Ministry: the Third Part of the Interview with Fr. Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication