{"id":34603,"date":"2026-10-13T17:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T00:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=34603"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T01:50:22","slug":"salesian-family-in-southern-california-to-celebrate-the-salesian-cooperators-150th-anniversary-1876-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2026\/10\/13\/salesian-family-in-southern-california-to-celebrate-the-salesian-cooperators-150th-anniversary-1876-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Salesian Family in Southern California to Celebrate the Salesian Cooperators 150th Anniversary (1876\u20132026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator, and ASC Provincial Councilor for Social Communications<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Bellflower, California)<\/strong> \u2013 In 1841, St. John Bosco brought to life an experience that would extend his mission beyond the boundaries of the oratory. He recognized that laymen and women can be active participants in the education and evangelization of young people, while also living their faith in their families, workplaces, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From this experience, the Association of Salesian Cooperators was born. Don Bosco envisioned a spiritual family of priests, religious, and laity united by faith, service, and a shared commitment to young people, especially those most in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 9, 1876, Pope Pius IX approved the first rule for the Association of Salesian Cooperators and granted spiritual privileges to the Association, marking an important milestone in its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One hundred and fifty years later, Don Bosco\u2019s experience and vision continue to inspire Salesian Cooperators throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember, Renew, Relaunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 150th anniversary theme, &#8220;A Dream, A Promise, A Future \u2014 Remember, Renew, Relaunch,&#8221; reflects the Association&#8217;s history, its commitment to the Salesian vocation, and its mission for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember<\/strong> honors Don Bosco&#8217;s vision and the generations of Cooperators who have faithfully carried his mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Renew<\/strong> encourages Salesian Cooperators to strengthen their spiritual lives and renew their commitment to living the Salesian Promise through faith, service, and dedication to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relaunch<\/strong> calls the Association to look toward the future with hope, responding to the changing needs of young people with the same love, compassion, and enthusiasm that inspired Don Bosco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Celebration for the Entire Southern California Salesian Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Salesian Cooperators in Southern California will commemorate the Association\u2019s 150th milestone at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All groups of the Salesian Family, including the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), the Salesian Cooperators (ASC), the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA), the Past Pupils of Don Bosco and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, the Damas Salesiana as well as other members of the Salesian Family, lay collaborators, and supporters of the Salesian mission, are warmly invited to join this special celebration of 150 years of faith, service, and dedication to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebration will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a Formation Program, featuring Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, who will reflect on Don Bosco&#8217;s Preventive System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 5:00 p.m., a Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated, with Fr. Joseph Nguyen, SDB, Provincial, as the main celebrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evening will conclude with an ethnic buffet at 6:00 p.m., hosted by the Southland Cooperator centers, and providing an opportunity for members of the Salesian Family and friends to gather in a spirit of unity, gratitude, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Mission That Continues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 150th anniversary is more than a celebration of history. It is a reminder that Don Bosco&#8217;s dream remains alive through the faith, dedication, and service of those who continue his mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Association looks toward the future, the Salesian spirit continues to inspire new generations to serve, educate, and accompany young people with loving-kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One hundred and fifty years later, Don Bosco&#8217;s dream lives on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">150th Anniversary Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday, <\/strong>November 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. John Bosco High School<\/strong><br>13640 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Formation Program<\/strong> \u2013 2:00 p.m.<br><strong>Thanksgiving Mass<\/strong> \u2013 5:00 p.m.<br><strong>Fellowship Dinner<\/strong> \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RSVP through local coordinators by November 10, 2026. See attached flyer for contact information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Familia Salesiana del Sur de California celebrar\u00e1 el 150.\u00ba aniversario de los Salesianos Cooperadores (1876\u20132026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Por Susana Carrillo<\/em>, <em>Salesiana Cooperadora<\/em>, <em>ASC Consejera Provincial de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En 1841, San Juan Bosco dio vida a una experiencia que extender\u00eda su misi\u00f3n m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de los l\u00edmites del oratorio. Reconoci\u00f3 que los hombres y mujeres laicos pod\u00edan participar activamente en la educaci\u00f3n y evangelizaci\u00f3n de los j\u00f3venes, al mismo tiempo que viv\u00edan su fe en sus familias, lugares de trabajo y comunidades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De esta experiencia naci\u00f3 la Asociaci\u00f3n de Salesianos Cooperadores. Don Bosco visualiz\u00f3 una familia espiritual formada por sacerdotes, religiosos y laicos, unidos por la fe, el servicio y un compromiso compartido con los j\u00f3venes, especialmente con los m\u00e1s necesitados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El 9 de mayo de 1876, el papa P\u00edo IX aprob\u00f3 el primer reglamento de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Salesianos Cooperadores y le concedi\u00f3 privilegios espirituales, marcando as\u00ed un acontecimiento importante en su historia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ciento cincuenta a\u00f1os despu\u00e9s, la experiencia y visi\u00f3n de Don Bosco contin\u00faan inspirando a los Salesianos Cooperadores en todo el mundo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recordar, Renovar, Relanzar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El lema del 150.\u00ba aniversario,&nbsp;<strong>\u00abUn Sue\u00f1o, Una Promesa, Un Futuro \u2014 Recordar, Renovar, Relanzar\u00bb<\/strong>, refleja la historia de la Asociaci\u00f3n, su compromiso con la vocaci\u00f3n salesiana y su misi\u00f3n para las futuras generaciones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recordar<\/strong>&nbsp;es honrar la visi\u00f3n de Don Bosco y a las generaciones de Cooperadores que han llevado fielmente su misi\u00f3n adelante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Renovar<\/strong>&nbsp;anima a los Salesianos Cooperadores a fortalecer su vida espiritual y renovar su compromiso de vivir la Promesa Salesiana mediante la fe, el servicio y la dedicaci\u00f3n a los j\u00f3venes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relanzar<\/strong>&nbsp;invita a la Asociaci\u00f3n a mirar hacia el futuro con esperanza, respondiendo a las necesidades cambiantes de los j\u00f3venes con el mismo amor, compasi\u00f3n y entusiasmo que inspiraron a Don Bosco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Una Celebraci\u00f3n para Toda la Familia Salesiana del Sur de California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El domingo 22 de noviembre de 2026, los Salesianos Cooperadores del Sur de California conmemorar\u00e1n el 150.\u00ba aniversario de la Asociaci\u00f3n en St. John Bosco High School, en Bellflower, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todos los grupos de la Familia Salesiana, incluyendo a los Salesianos de Don Bosco (SDB), las Hijas de Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora (FMA), los Salesianos Cooperadores (ASC), la Asociaci\u00f3n de Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora (ADMA), los Exalumnos y Exalumnas de Don Bosco y de las Hijas de Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora, las Damas Salesianas, as\u00ed como los dem\u00e1s miembros de la Familia Salesiana, colaboradores laicos y personas que apoyan la misi\u00f3n salesiana, est\u00e1n cordialmente invitados a participar en esta celebraci\u00f3n especial de 150 a\u00f1os de fe, servicio y dedicaci\u00f3n a los j\u00f3venes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La celebraci\u00f3n comenzar\u00e1 a las 2:00 p. m. con un programa de formaci\u00f3n, en el que el P. Alejandro Rodr\u00edguez ofrecer\u00e1 una reflexi\u00f3n sobre el Sistema Preventivo de Don Bosco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A las 5:00 p. m. se celebrar\u00e1 una Misa de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias, presidida por el P. Joseph Nguyen, SDB, Provincial, como celebrante principal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La jornada concluir\u00e1 a las 6:00 p. m. con una cena tipo buf\u00e9 de comidas de diferentes culturas, organizada por los centros de Salesianos Cooperadores del Sur de California. Esta convivencia brindar\u00e1 a los miembros de la Familia Salesiana y amigos la oportunidad de reunirse en un ambiente de unidad, gratitud y alegr\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Una Misi\u00f3n que Contin\u00faa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El 150.\u00ba aniversario es mucho m\u00e1s que una celebraci\u00f3n de la historia. Es un recordatorio de que el sue\u00f1o de Don Bosco sigue vivo a trav\u00e9s de la fe, la dedicaci\u00f3n y el servicio de quienes contin\u00faan su misi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mientras la Asociaci\u00f3n mira hacia el futuro, el esp\u00edritu salesiano contin\u00faa inspirando a nuevas generaciones a servir, educar y acompa\u00f1ar a los j\u00f3venes con amor y bondad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00a1Ciento cincuenta a\u00f1os despu\u00e9s, el sue\u00f1o de Don Bosco sigue vivo!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebraci\u00f3n del 150.\u00ba Aniversario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Domingo 22 de noviembre de 2026<\/strong><br>St. John Bosco High School<br>13640 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Programa de Formaci\u00f3n:<\/strong>&nbsp;2:00 p. m.<br><strong>Misa de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias:<\/strong>&nbsp;5:00 p. m.<br><strong>Cena de Convivencia:<\/strong>&nbsp;6:00 p. m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Favor de confirmar su asistencia con los coordinadores locales antes del 10 de noviembre de 2026. 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