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El Salvador – A second mission to Haiti from Don Bosco University
(ANS – Soyapango) – On June 12 four technical specialists in artificial limbs and orthopedic assistance from the Don Bosco University (UDB) in Soyapango left for Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to help with the re-habilitation of people who have had amputations following their injuries in the January 12 earthquake. This is the second humanitarian mission from UDB.
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Rector Major Presents 2011 Strenna for Salesian Congregation
It is a historic detail, confirmed by each of the four evangelists, that from the outset of his evangelizing activities (cf. Mark 1:14-15), Jesus called some to follow him (cf. Mark 1:16-20). These first disciples of his thus became “companions throughout the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from
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Salesian Brother and Good Friend of SLM Program Goes to his Maker
Throughout the existence of the SLM program, Br. John Zito always took an interest in learning about the different lay missioners, participating in the different orientations, and keeping the SLMs in his prayers. He would often appear in photos of the orientation talking with the different SLMs, harmonica in-hand, about his love for Don Bosco
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Summer Begins with “Kemps”, BBQ, and Discerning
South Orange, NJ – From June 4th through the 6th thirteen men and women participated in the Salesian Lay Missioner (SLM) discernment weekend. Both coasts brought candidates eager to learn more about the SLM program in order to help them discern whether or not God is calling them to give a year+ to the Salesians.
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Deacon Ordained in SUE
At the Marian Shrine in Haverstraw-Stony Point, N.Y., Brother Michael Leschinsky was ordained deacon on Saturday, May 22. The ordination Mass was part of the New Rochelle Province’s annual Marian Day celebration–the external feast of Mary Help of Christians for the Salesian Family and the friends of the Marian Shrine. Bishop Dominic Marconi, a retired auxiliary
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Needs of Sudanese church drive ex-Salesian Lay Missioner’s 2,200-mile hike
The 40-mph winds were whipping around 23-year-old Chris O’Keefe and the wind chill was below zero as he tried to cross from Georgia to North Carolina on the Appalachian Trail.
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Candidates Make Chicago Discernment Weekend
Chicago, IL – From April 30th through May 2nd, fourteen men and women participated in the Salesian Lay Missioner Discernment Weekend. During the weekend, the candidates learned more about the work of the Salesians, the methodology of their ministries, as well as learning more about the different locations where the SLM program sends. The overall
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Salesian Lay Missioners Have Provided More Than 400 Years of Combined Service to the World’s Children
New Rochelle, NY – National Volunteer Week seeks to highlight the good works provided by volunteers and the organizations and causes served. Most people think of volunteering as a morning helping out at a soup kitchen, stuffing envelopes once a month at their churches, or delivering hot meals to the elderly once a week. All
The Lay Mission Movement is Alive in Ethiopia
(ANS – Addis Ababa) – Last weekend the Salesian vice province of Ethiopia-Eritrea (AET) held two significant events connected with youth: a refresher course for Salesians and a meeting of young volunteers involved in the vice province. On April 16 and 17, 23 Salesians met at Addis Ababa for a refresher course on youth ministry,
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