{"id":19300,"date":"2025-03-14T17:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=19300"},"modified":"2025-04-22T18:41:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:41:39","slug":"celebrating-the-128th-anniversary-of-the-salesian-mission-in-the-western-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2025\/03\/14\/celebrating-the-128th-anniversary-of-the-salesian-mission-in-the-western-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the 128th Anniversary of the Salesian Mission in the Western United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Bellflower, California)<\/strong>  &#8211; Wednesday, March 12, 2025, marked a significant milestone in our history.\u00a0<strong>Exactly 128 years ago, the first group of Salesian missionaries arrived in San Francisco<\/strong>, igniting a mission that continues to thrive across the United States. Led by Father Raphael Piperni, they took charge of Saints Peter and Paul Church at 1100 Dupont Street, dedicating themselves to serving the Italian immigrant community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their journey was far from easy. Upon arrival, they found an unwelcoming environment parish in disrepair and a community that felt distant. Yet, through faith and dedication, they revitalized the church, transforming it into a vibrant center for worship and community life. Their perseverance laid the foundation for the growth of the Salesian mission in our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the congregation level, we have been reflecting on three key themes: Giving Thanks, Re-Thinking, and Re-Igniting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Give Thanks<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Today, we express our gratitude to those early Salesians. Because of their sacrifices and commitment, we can continue serving young people across the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Re-Think&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 How can we carry forward this legacy? What new ways can we embrace to keep our mission alive and relevant?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Re-Ignite<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Let us renew our love for Don Bosco\u2019s vision and our dedication to the young, ensuring our mission continues to flourish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help us celebrate and learn more about our province\u2019s history and impact, we invite you to explore these valuable resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video Interviews with Fr. John Itzaina:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the Salesians got to the USA&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nCUZcwAuKLs\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/nCUZcwAuKLs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Don Bosco sent missionaries to the USA&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zpw8DA1ZmrA\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zpw8DA1ZmrA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mission Report:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fr. Maravilla and the Mission Office have compiled a six-year report highlighting the incredible work done to promote the missionary spirit in our congregation. It\u2019s truly inspiring! (You will find it attached.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Salesian Mission Day Video:<\/strong>&nbsp;A powerful reflection on the first missionary expedition. Watch in this link&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PhQVRejvGlo?si=qglq63OkG9VkRejM\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/PhQVRejvGlo?si=qglq63OkG9VkRejM<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are grateful for each of you and the work you do to continue this mission. Thank you for being part of our province and for your dedication to the young. May we move forward together, honoring our past while shaping the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jc Montenegro, Ph.D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mission Animation Delegate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/missio-pp4-eng_il-settore-missioni-sdb-2020-25.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Incrustado de MISSIO PP4 ENG_Il Settore Missioni SDB 2020-25.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c2139f4b-5ebd-4c3c-b67c-fa48ca4ace66\" href=\"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/missio-pp4-eng_il-settore-missioni-sdb-2020-25.pdf\">MISSIO PP4 ENG_Il Settore Missioni SDB 2020-25<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/missio-pp4-eng_il-settore-missioni-sdb-2020-25.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c2139f4b-5ebd-4c3c-b67c-fa48ca4ace66\">Download<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Bellflower, California) &#8211; Wednesday, March 12, 2025, marked a significant milestone in our history.\u00a0Exactly 128 years ago, the first group of Salesian missionaries arrived in San Francisco, igniting a mission that continues to thrive across the United States. Led by Father Raphael Piperni, they took charge of Saints Peter and Paul Church at 1100 Dupont Street, dedicating themselves to serving the Italian immigrant community. 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