The Links - News from the Salesians of Don Bosco in Australia-Pacific

A few days after the closure of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2021, held online for the first time, the Rector Major Don Angel Fernàndez Artime took the chance to share some thoughts with...

WA Young Salesians Count Camp Blessings!

27 January Graham Maher

In a year like no other, you couldn’t help but give thanks to God for the many blessings bestowed upon us throughout the turmoil that was 2020. It was great to know that the show still went on for...

A Life Lived Meaningfully is a Life Remembered...

22 January Cl. Faraz Masih, SDB

Many people around the world dream of living an exemplary life. On 6 January 2021 thousands of people from every corner of Balochistan, the largest province in Pakistan, joined the Salesian...

Sports Vital to Educational Pursuits

15 January ANS

The Don Bosco Technical Center in Parakou, Benin welcomes and forms 700 students a year. The quality of the vocational training makes it one of the most sought-after educational centers for the...

How can we talk about Christmas when we have...

21 December Fr Ángel Fernández Artime

It is a message of hope - Christian hope rooted in faith in God who becomes man – that the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, sends via a brief video to the whole Salesian Congregation and the...

Where God is Found, Joy is Present

21 December Fr Andrew Hamilton, SJ

Christmas is marketed in fluffy and tinselling ways – in pastel colours, lots of emphasis on here today and gone tomorrow presents, chocolate and bubbly, friendly faces and cute children. The...

The Beauty of Salesian Youth Ministry

17 December Fr Bernie Graham

Greetings to my dear friends in the Salesian Youth Movement of the Australia-Pacific Province – both young and ‘young at heart’. I am about to conclude my responsibility as the Province Delegate for...

Christmas During Pandemic: The Power of Hope

15 December Fr Ángel Fernández Artime

Dear friends, even amid the tears of this year, one so difficult, strange, hard, and painful for us all, it still makes sense to look forward with Hope. The Life and the Light that the Lord of Life...

5 Salesians Continue Their Journey With God

10 December Michael Gartland

On Saturday 5th of December, Br Michael Gaikwad was ordained to the diaconate in a ceremony that was presided over by Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne Terrence Curtain. Three days later, on Tuesday the...

Oratory Joys Shine Through Harsh Realities in...

08 December Fr Andrew Nguyen Trung Tin

Darkhan Oratory was the first activity of the Salesian mission in Darkhan City, the second biggest city in Mongolia. It started in April 2005 when just two Salesians begun their ministry there. One...

"It's Not Easy Being Catholic in Pakistan"

01 December ANS

Fr Gabriel Cruz is a Mexican Salesian with 23 years of Salesian religious life and 14 years of priesthood. He always wanted to be a missionary and the current Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández...

Leaving Footprints in Exchange for Smiles

26 November Michael Gartland

The Parents' Union (UPF, in Spanish) of the "Don Bosco" school in San Luis, Argentina has carried out a solidarity campaign called "Leaving Footprints in Exchange for Smiles". It has now has been...

Floods Wreak Havoc Across Guatemalan Salesian...

24 November Michael Gartland

In the past weeks, Guatemala has been hit hard by natural disasters. Already reeling from the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the small central American nation was hit by the tropical storm Eta and the...

Sharing Stories Through Cultural Arts Exchange

20 November MissionWire

The “Amplifying the Arts” project empowered vulnerable young people from Zambia to tell their stories through creative expression and to celebrate the diversity and unity of the human experience,...

Ministry Behind Bars Rekindles Hope

19 November _

Led by the parish priest Fr Aaron Alcoseba and members of the parish council, the parish community of Mary Help of Christians in Bangkok have been ministiring to people behind bars. This mission is...

Don Bosco Center returning hope to Mothers

17 November ANS

Francoise, Esperance, Anastasie... These are just some of the many beneficiaries of the 43 local AVEC groups (Association Villageoise d’Epargne et Crédit - Association for Savings and Credit)...

Br Marçal - Home Grown Salesian Hope!

12 November Michael Gartland

Marçal Amaral Lopes is a Salesian Brother who was born in the town of Lospalos, in Timor-Leste, on 31 March 1962. He is the second son in a family of five sons and two daughters and his life has...

Solomon Literacy Centre Changing Lives

06 November ANS

Poverty, illiteracy and unemployment characterize the reality for the families living near the Ranadi dumps, a suburb east of Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands. It is often necessary...

Salesian Students Plant 300 Trees!

04 November Marc Membrere

Students at the Divine Mercy Primary School at Malololelei have planted 300 trees as part of their Literacy Week programme, led by the Salesian sisters. The tree planting exercise was done in...

Young Salesians Protecting the Homeless of Rome

29 October ANS

The Salesian commitment to fight Covid-19 is a global and not a single Salesian Province or presence in the world has been left indifferent to the pandemic. This is true not only in the extreme...

Opening The Doors Christmas Fundraiser

27 October Michael Gartland

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are cautioned that this story may contain images of deceased persons Opening The Doors Foundation will be selling Christmas ornaments for the...

Salesians Celebrate 25 Years in Solomon Islands

22 October ANS

The Solomon Islands is nestled at the end of the world, a beautiful country made up of about 992 islands with a population of 700,000 people, spread out across about 70 tribes. On October 18 2020...

Don Bosco Oratory's Week 2020

19 October Nadia Knight

Being part of the Salesian family at Salesian College Chadstone means that we stand together, no matter the challenges we face - and the whole world is certainly being challenged now! Don Bosco’s...

Shuwuu Parish in Mongolia Open New Church

16 October Mongolia Delegation

In 2016 the Salesians of Don Bosco were entrusted a rural parish in a place called Shuwuu, some 40 km from the capital of Ulanbaatar. The latter half of 2020 has been a time of great joy for the...

The Many Gifts of Cagliero

14 October Romina Martinello

A few months after returning home to Melbourne after my 12 month Cagliero experience in Phnom Penh, I took on the role of Assistant Director and began to work alongside Lauren in what was to be the...

Green Action Now - Pope Francis

12 October Cindy Wooden

The predominant global economic system is “unsustainable,” particularly in its impact on the environment, Pope Francis said. “We are faced with the moral imperative — and the practical urgency — to...

Everyone Is a Missionary!

09 October Fr. Joseph Nguyen Thinh Phuoc

The following is a Good Night talk presented by Fr. Joseph Nguyen Thinh Phuoc, Regional Councillor for East-Asia Oceania First of all, I would like to request you to pray more for the patients of...

Fearless Young Prophets

07 October Fr Ángel Fernández Artime

On February 9th of this year I visited Venezuela and there I participated in a beautiful National Encoutner with their young people. For the occasion, a young lady, Eusibeth, had written a message...

2021 Strenna Poster Released

30 September ANS

'Moved by hope: “See, I am making all things new” (Rev 21: 5)' is the title that the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, has chosen for the message of his Strenna for 2021. As with every year,...

Cleaning 300m of Riverbank in Siberia

28 September Fr. Peter Lorenc

The regular cleaning of the Lena river has become a proud project of Salesian young people living in Yakutsk, a city in Eastern Russia. The Lena river is a popular destination for locals to come to...

Mission Experience to Lithuania

25 September ANS

Fr Massimo Bianco, SDB, has been a missionary in Lithuania for twenty years. Originally from Turin, Italy, he is 57 years old, lives and works in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in a large...

e-Oratory, By Youth For Youth!

22 September ANS

A group of children from a slum located near Mumbai have reinvented Don Bosco's oratory using the mobile phone of one of their parents! In normal times, the Salesian Oratory of Navi, on the...

Salesians Boosting Equality in Samoa

16 September Tina Newton and Lauren Hichaaba

When you imagine what it might be like in the Pacific Island of Samoa, no doubt there are images of a crystal blue ocean and palm trees dotting a pristine beach. There is truth to this as Samoa is...

Scholarships Provide Education for Women

11 September ANS

The young women who attend the Don Bosco Vocational Training Center in Juba, South Sudan, have received scholarships that will allow them to continue their studies, thanks to donor funding from...

Art and Soul

10 September Michael Gartland

Fr Elio Capra has started an art appreciation vodcast titled “Art and Soul”, where he draws on his passion for art, talking about how they have affected his soul. An unexpected silver lining of the...

Solar Water Pumping New Hope

04 September ANS

The “Don Bosco Centre” in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Africa, has clean drinking water powered by solar electricity thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The “Sun...

DBTI Port Moresby Launches Waste Plan

02 September ANS

There are many reasons why the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) in Port Moresby, has launched an integrated waste management plan. The motivation for this plan spawned from two key places; the...

Student Views: Captain's Report

28 August Robert Amendola

It goes without saying that our community is currently experiencing hardship. The struggles we are facing as we adapt to a new way of learning and a lack of interaction with each other are...

COVID-19 Complicates the Situation in South Sudan

26 August ANS

South Sudan is experiencing a serious economic crisis mainly due to the drop in oil prices, the devaluation of the local currency (the South Sudanese pound) and excessive dependence on imports....

"Serve the Lord with Joy - Congratulations Sr...

19 August Sr. Matalena

Sr Folola Sala celebrated her 25th year anniversary as a FMA in a way that is only fitting for someone who chose to follow the motto “Serve the Lord with Joy” – a joyful celebration surrounded by...

OzBosco Connect, a Brilliant Success!

17 August Michael Gartland

The first ever OzBosco Connect has been a massive success, surpassing all roadbumbs and difficulties that were thrown at it. Taking place across the weekend from the 14th to the 16th of August, it...

"Bless the Lord my Soul" - Congratulations Sr...

14 August Michael Gartland

On the 9th of August, Sr Jenny Doudle celebrated 40 years of FMA life surrounded by her community and a small group of friends and family at the parish church of St. Mary’s, Sydney. Jenny is...

Service in Joy - Congratulations Sr Rochelle!

13 August Michael Gartland

Not even Melbourne’s strict lockdown measures could put a damper on the joyful celebration of Sr Rochelle’s 50 years of FMA life. Community members, friends and well-wishers gathered together on...

Salesians Helping Beirut Rise Again

11 August ANS

Medical care, food, spiritual and moral support are in upmost demand in Beirut, following the tragic explosion from last week. The Salesians of Lebanon have not wasted even a moment, leaping into...

Fighting Winter's Cruel Bite

07 August ANS

Nhlanhla Lucky Mdlalose is a is currently a part of the Salesian Youth Ministry team at Bosco Youth Centre in Walkerville, Johannesburg. He is from Dobsonville, Soweto and alongside his youth group,...

When You Enter, Remove Your Sandals

06 August Cl. Francis Mallol

“Remove your sandals Moses for you are on the Holy ground” (Ex 3:5) . Moses was commanded by God to remove his sandals when he heard God speaking through him in the burning bush. He was then sent to...

Pope Suprises Children at Summer Camp

04 August Michael Gartland

“To make new friends and to have fun, you have to do it together”. These were Pope Francis’ words of wisdom to the young people who were participating on the “Estate Ragazzi in Vaticano”, A Salesian...

Female Students Put Best Oar Forward!

30 July Adel Fruean

It has been a great year of firsts for the young women studying at Don Bosco Technical College in Alafua, Samoa! Currently midway through their first year of study, some of them have now also been...

Technology Fosters Learning, Even in the...

28 July Jane Doyle

An interesting positive result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent switch to remote teaching and learning has been the rise of 1 to 1 devices in our Early Years classrooms. I recently read...

New Faces for Salesian Sunbury

27 July Michael Gartland

Even though classes are taking place from home, the grounds of Salesian College Sunbury have not been totally empty! Artists have recently completed a mural of Don Bosco, whilst construction...

Appointments in the AusPac Province

24 July Michael Gartland

The Australia-Pacific Province can now announce two appointments to its structural body. The first is Fr Peter Rankin, who has been appointed to the role of Vice Provincial by the Rector Major, for...

Open Your Heart to the Fire of the Spirit!

15 July Mother Yvonne Reungoat

We are living a time of openness to the surprises of God manifested in history. This unprecedented time of human history, crossed by a serious environmental, ethical, economic, existential crisis,...

Better Weapons or Better Healthcare?

09 July ANS

“If I have a sick person in the family and I need to spend money on their care, will I not direct all my resources to the health of my family member? I don't want to trivialize, but we are in the...

Salesian Education Integral for Youth of Israel

08 July ANS

The Salesians are active all over the world, including in the city where Jesus grew up, Nazareth. The Salesian presence here includes an involvement in the Nazareth school, which offers primary and...

Fiji Emerges From Lockdown

06 July Bro. Af'ia Enosa

Like almost every else in the world, Fiji has been under lockdown in order to help combat COVID-19. Recently, the lockdown was lifted, with only a few restrictions left in place. With this in mind,...

Dunlea Centre - Lighthouse to the Future

01 July Michael Gartland

The Dunlea Centre in Engadine, Sydney continues to be a beacon of hope a lighthouse to the future for all who come through its program. In 2020, the present situation in Australian society that sees...

New App - Salesians @ Prayer

29 June ANS

A new app has been released on both Android and iPhone to aid all Salesian people in their prayer life. The app, called "Salesians@Prayer" includes all the prayers that the Salesians pray throughout...

Helping Hands - Salesian Education in Action!

23 June ANS

Aidan Lloyd is a 17 year old student who’s robotic hand project has received national recognition in the running for the National Eagle Scout Project of the Year! Aidan, a student of Don Bosco Prep...

"My Father, People Are Dying"

18 June ANS

You can see the worst face of poverty by looking to those who live amid landfills. Many families live in the waste of others or more accurately, merely survive, by collecting plastic and cardboard...

Young People Are Our Reason for Being

16 June Rector-Major Ángel Fernández Artime

Along the course of my life I have met many adults for whom young people are but a segment of the population of whom you must be wary, on the alert, and on your guard. Believe me when I tell you...

Student Views: Remote Learning!

10 June Sue Cunningham & Michael Gartland

Every single person have had their lives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another. Across Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji and the rest of the world we have heard countless stories...

Don Bosco's Dream Brought to Life!

03 June Fr Charles Arun Michael

Don Bosco Technical School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia offers holistic education opportunities to the poorest of the poor within one of the poorest nations on Earth. It teaches students trade skills...

Generosity Saves Lives

01 June ANS

COVID-19’s effects continue to shock countries all around the world. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of emergency in response to the pandemic, which meant that the...

Thank-You for Listening

28 May Tristan O'Brien

The gift of listening is something that underpins all human connection. It has become clear during this time of COVID that what is needed from educators and ministers is a gentle, attentive...

Salesian Youth Ministry

WA Young Salesians Count Camp Blessings!

27 January Graham Maher

In a year like no other, you couldn’t help but give thanks to God for the many blessings bestowed upon us throughout the turmoil that was 2020. It...

Young Salesians Protecting the Homeless of Rome

29 October ANS

The Salesian commitment to fight Covid-19 is a global and not a single Salesian Province or presence in the world has been left indifferent to the...

OzBosco Connect, a Brilliant Success!

17 August Michael Gartland

The first ever OzBosco Connect has been a massive success, surpassing all roadbumbs and difficulties that were thrown at it. Taking place across the...

Salesian Joy and Spirit are Alive in South...

05 May Miriam Slattery

The Don Bosco Youth Camp in Gawler has been an exciting success for six years now, in no small part thanks to our fantastic and enthusiastic...

OzBosco 2020 to Go Ahead!!!

02 May Michael Gartland

OzBosco will go ahead in 2020, albeit in a completely different format! Restrictions placed on gatherings of people in light of COVID-19 quickly...

Spiritual Retreat Opened to All Young People

08 April Michael Gartland

In light of the ongoing Global situation that limits travel, the Salesian Youth Movement of Europe and the Middle East have come up with a novel way...

Why Do We Run Camps?

06 April Teaghan Dolan

The Australian summer forever seems to be a point of conversation – drought, scorching heat, a break from school that only gets longer as you...

Don Bosco Feast Day Festival a Stellar Success!

11 February Michael Gartland

The Don Bosco Feast Day Festival is quickly becoming one of the best days on Melbourne’s Salesian Calendar! Taking place on Sunday the 9th of...

Engadine Camp Overcome the Elements for a...

07 February James McMahon

45 campers aged between nine and twelve arrived at St John Bosco Primary School’s Hanley field, on Wednesday January 15th marking the beginning of...

SDB News

How can we talk about Christmas when we have...

21 December Fr Ángel Fernández Artime

It is a message of hope - Christian hope rooted in faith in God who becomes man – that the Rector...

The Beauty of Salesian Youth Ministry

17 December Fr Bernie Graham

Greetings to my dear friends in the Salesian Youth Movement of the Australia-Pacific Province –...

5 Salesians Continue Their Journey With God

10 December Michael Gartland

On Saturday 5th of December, Br Michael Gaikwad was ordained to the diaconate in a ceremony that...

Br Marçal - Home Grown Salesian Hope!

12 November Michael Gartland

Marçal Amaral Lopes is a Salesian Brother who was born in the town of Lospalos, in Timor-Leste, on...

Mission Experience to Lithuania

25 September ANS

Fr Massimo Bianco, SDB, has been a missionary in Lithuania for twenty years. Originally from...

Art and Soul

10 September Michael Gartland

Fr Elio Capra has started an art appreciation vodcast titled “Art and Soul”, where he draws on his...

Fr James Celebrates 40 years of Priesthood!

14 May Cl. Peter Duc Nguyen

On Sunday the 10th of May 2020, the Don Bosco community of Suva, Fiji celebrated the 40th...

Congratulations Deacon Pati!

24 February Cl. Peter Duc Nguyen

On Saturday 22 February 2020, three young men - Sinapati Ioane (SDB), Aminiasi Ravuwai (Society of...

GC28 Begins With Great Fraternal Love!

18 February Michael Gartland

For some it was hours, others it was days but no matter how long the journey, all delegates for...

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