By Karen Krynen Rosemead, CA – Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in pre-application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026.  Prior …

By Luis Hernandez, SJB Brave News (Bellflower, CA) – Last school year, St. John Bosco High School introduced a new online learning service called SJB Global, which allows students to take multiple online classes while still having the option to be on campus. This was only possible due to the school President, Dr. Brian Wickstrom, who has had the idea for many years, but it finally …

(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, May 3, 2024, Pope Francis warmly welcomed the members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills (CONFAP) to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Centre for Upskilling in Technical Skills (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale – …

(ANS – Caracas) – For 30 years, the Asociación Civil Juventud y Trabajo (Civil Association for Youth and Work) has played a fundamental role in the formation and support of young Venezuelans. Founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco, this organization was a beacon of hope in a context of growing school dropout and violence in the country. The mission of the association is clear and is typically Salesian: to transform lives through vocational training, education and …

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – April 2024 – The San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Centre celebrates its 39th anniversary. Founded almost four decades ago by Fr Guerrino Giacomel, SDB, who, following Don Bosco’s ideals, dedicated his commitment and passion to helping Honduran youth, the center has left an indelible mark on the country’s technical training. Under the current leadership of Salesian Brother Oscar Pereira and his team …

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Peter, quite far from Jerusalem, had just worked two miracles in the Name of Jesus. He healed a man totally paralyzed for the past eight years. Called to another town on the coast, he raised a widow from the dead and restored her to her grieving community. Lingering there, God sent a vision to teach Peter that he must change …

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Pedro, muy lejos de Jerusalén, acababa de obrar dos milagros en el Nombre de Jesús. Sanó a un hombre totalmente paralizado durante los últimos ocho años. Llamado a otro pueblo de la costa, resucitó a una viuda de entre los muertos y la devolvió a su afligida comunidad. Permaneciendo allí, Dios envió una visión para enseñarle a Pedro que debía …

By Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS Time flies; it has been two years since I retired in 2022 after being a pediatric nurse for 46 years. I had been reading on how to grow old gracefully and how to structure this phase of my life from my work with the Care Ministry. Looking back, I probably had entered this part of my life with a little bit …

THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR Don Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB Dear Readers of the Salesian Bulletin,  My affectionate and cordial greetings during this Easter season.  In a world in turmoil, agitated by armed conflicts and no small amount of violence, we continue to declare, announce, and proclaim that Jesus is Lord, raised by the Father, and that he LIVES. We strongly need His Presence in hearts …

By Marisol Becerra, Province Youth Ministry Assistant On Saturday, April 27th, SYLC workshops took place simultaneously at St. Joseph’s Retreat Center in Rosemead, CA; Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, CA; and San Luis Rey Church in Laredo, TX. The SYLC Workshops were led by the SYLC executive team, who traveled to each community to guide participants in exploring Salesian Leadership and discovering their strengths using the Clifton Strengths Assessment.  …

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 …

(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 …

Dear friend of the Salesian missions, IN THIS ISSUE Furthermore, you will find Bosco Food recipes of May: Algeria, Gambia, Sweden and Venezuela. Let’s appreciate the richness of cultural diversity ahead of the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition in 2025. Enjoy the reading! Mr. Marco Fulgaro – Fr. Pavel Ženíšek SDBSalesian Missions Sector   

by Luis Chacon Last Saturday, April 21, 2024, the Province Youth Ministry Team gathered with Fr. Hugo Orozco, SDB, who serves as the Regional Councilor for the Inter-America Region. In this role, he helps strengthen the ties between the provinces and the Rector Major and his council, thus enriching the shared vision and mission of the Salesian congregation across borders. Led by Fr. Fabian Cardenas, …

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator April 24, 2024, was a day to remember for Salesian Cooperators at St Joseph’s Salesian Youth Renewal Center in Rosemead. We had a fun day putting our culinary skills together to prepare a special lunch for the SDBs, who gathered to meet with Fr. Hugo Orozco, the Regional Councilor of Inter-America. Fr. Hugo oversees 12 provinces, and he is now …

(ANS – Vatican City) – As part of the General Audience on Wednesday, the participants in the course “Accompanying when trauma hits, 2024” were able to meet Pope Francis, thanks to the good work of Prof. Busnelli and Sister Alessandra Smerilli, who assured them a place of honour in the General Audience. His Holiness listened carefully to the explanations on the course provided by Viktorija Kalic …

(ANS – Antigua Guatemala) – The Salesian Cooperators (ASC) in the Interamerica Region held a 2nd Regional Meeting of Young Leaders from April 11-14, 2024, in Posada Belén, Antigua Guatemala. Present was Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association, accompanied by his wife Francesca. Seventy-one Salesian Cooperators, eight aspirants, and the Provincial Delegates for the ASC of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of …

ANS – Turin) – On April 18 2024, the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) celebrated 155 years since its foundation: in Turin on April 18, 1869, by the work of St John Bosco, the year after the consecration of the Church of Mary Help of Christians in Turin (June 9, 1868), as a sign of gratitude for the benefits that people recognised as received …

Messina, Catania – April 2024 – The Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI), through the Salesian Social Communication Office in Sicily, has produced and published the video clip of the hymn of the bicentenary of Don Bosco’s childhood dream entitled “In the shape of your dream.” The song was also chosen as the official anthem for the Salesian Youth Synod scheduled from August 11-16 at Colle …

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB It seems wise on this fifth Sunday of Easter to allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through careful reflection on the source of our spiritual life as presented by Jesus Himself. The Gospel of John reveals what Jesus taught about true Christian life at the end of the Last Supper. Jesus was in open dialogue with his apostles and …