Category: AustraLasia / BoscoLink
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SYM: Together, We Make History
Makati City, the Philippines, 2 December 2017—This day marks a milestone in the Salesian Congregation’s history in the Philippines as the Salesian Youth Movement’s core groups from the FIN, FIS, and FMA gathered together for the National Coordinating Team Meeting for the first time. This is a hope-filled stride towards a One Salesian Youth Movement…
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Province Day 2017: Cheers to you, My Brother!
Tarlac City, 30 November 2017—Annually the Salesians from all over Luzon gather for the Provincial Community Day. This is a day of gratitude, fraternity, and camaraderie among the sons of Don Bosco from the Philippine North Province (FIN). This year’s province day was hosted by Don Bosco Technical Institute–Tarlac under the rectorship of Fr. Jerry…
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[Special Report] Congress on YM & Family 2017: Day 1 – Bienvenidos
Madrid, Spain, 27 November 2017—The Hotel Weare Chamartin of Madrid today began receiving guests and participants for the Salesians’ International Congress on Youth Ministry and Family. The organizers, led by no less than Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB, General Councilor for Youth Ministry, and his team, welcomed those who were coming. They assisted the participants in finalizing the…
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Fr Rocky & the Tuloy Foundation receive World Humanitarian Award
Muntinlupa City, the Philippines, 27 November 2017—During the 2017 Miss World Crowing Ceremonies in Sanya China, Fr. Marciano ‘Rocky’ Evangelista SDB of Tuloy sa Don Bosco Street Children Village in the Philippines, was presented with the World Humanitarian Award. The event was broadcast live to more than 1.5 billion people in 160 countries. At some…
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FIN Holds Mass for Deceased Salesians
Canlubang, Laguna, the Philippines, 6 November 2017—The Salesians of Don Bosco of the Philippines North Province (FIN) gathered last November 4, Saturday, to celebrate a Eucharistic Celebration for the deceased confreres in the Diocesan Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Canlubang. Fr. Vaclav Klement, SDB EAO Regional Superior presided over the Mass, with Fr. Paul Bicomong,…
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Salesians Honored at the 39th Catholic Mass Media Awards
Pasay City, the Philippines, 26 October 2017 — The 39th Catholic Mass Media Awards Night held last night, October 25, Wednesday, at the Star Theater, Pasay City, saw the works of some of our confreres being recognized for their excellence in both the Mass Media and Social Media ministry. Word And Life Magazine by Word&Life Publications received…
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Salesian Youth Leaders Converge
Makati City, the Philippines, 24 September 2017—This years’ Salesian Youth Animators’ & Leaders’ Assembly (SYALA 2017) gathered 300 leaders and animators of the various clubs, sodalities and youth groups from various Salesian settings in the Philippines North Province. The two-day event was an occasion for the youth leaders to sharpen their skills, foster stronger bonds…
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New Lectors and Acolytes for the Church
Parañaque City, the Philippines, 14 September 2017—The feast of the Exaltation of the Cross saw the installation to the ministries of nine lectors and nine acolytes. Fr. Anthony Paul Bicomong, SDB, FIN Provincial Superior presided over the eucharistic celebration and the rites. Among the Salesians, Seminarian Braindel Rene Cabañog of the Diocese of Parañaque and…
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DBYC–Tondo Ushers in 2017 Season of Creation with GEA
Manila, the Philippines, 8 September 2017—Responding to the call of Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si, The Don Bosco Youth Center (DBYC) Tondo ushered in the Season of Creation through a Grand Eucharistic Adoration (GEA). The theme of this year’s GEA was “Sambayanang Makakalikasan, Kaisa Kay Kristo (Nature-loving Nation, One in Christ)”. This was…
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Province Recollection and Fellowship Day
28 August 2017, Mandaluyong City, the Philippines—The Salesians of Don Bosco Philippine-North Province gathered at Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong on August 28, 2017 for their Province Recollection and Fellowship Day. The event started with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 8:00 am in the Big Chapel with His Excellency, Bishop Leo Drona, SDB,…