Help Wanted!
In conjunction with our upcoming relocation to New Rochelle, NY, we are seeking new staff for the Salesian Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry.
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We're Moving!
This summer, the Salesian Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry will be relocating its Offices to the Provincial House in New Rochelle, NY. Our new address will be: 148 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10802.
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Happy Feast of St. Dominic Savio!
Join the Church in celebrating the feast of Sr. Dominic Savio. Dominic was one of Don Bosco's boys in the Oratory and is still a model of youthful holiness for us today!
BoscoNews for April 2013
Our latest edition of the BoscoNews focuses on Salesian Hope and Optimism!
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BoscoNews for March 2013
Our latest edition of the BoscoNews focuses on the Joy that comes from Easter and is such an important part of our Salesian spirit throughout the entire year!
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Salesian Youth Ministry Seminar
Learn about Salesian Formation and Accompaniment and how you can use it in your ministry with young people! Fr. John Roche, SDB, and Fr. John Serio, SDB, will be the keynote presenters.
»Click here for more information
Habemus Papam! Pope Francis
Today, we join with the Church around the world in offering our prayers for our new Holy Father, Pope Francis! Viva il Papa!
BoscoNews for February 2013
Check out the latest edition of the BoscoNews. This month's newsletter feaetures reflections written by Salesian youth, young adults, and youth ministers reflecting on the season of Lent.
»Click here to download!
Happy Feast of Don Bosco!
Today, the whole Church honors St. John Bosco. Let's join together and celebrate the "Father and Teacher of Youth!"
»Celebrate Don Bosco's Feast on facebook!
Check out the BoscoNews!
The BoscoNews is back and it's brand new! The first edition of our now monthly newsletter features reflections about Don Bosco's influence in the lives of some of our young people.
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Let Go, and Let God
Last week, you met Niko. Now, take some time and get to know another one of our new SDVs: Jessica. Jess is working in New Orleans, Louisiana this year.
»Meet Jessica.
Mother Teresa and the Eucharist
Blessed Mother Teresa's feast day just passed, but that doesn't mean it's time to forget about her example.
»Learn how important the Eucharist realy is.
A Pro Life Story
Miracles can come from the most unexpected of places. Read about how a Pro Life wristband actually saved one baby's life.
»Read how this miracle began in a parking lot.
Join Me on My Journey!
Niko is from the West Bank of New Orleans, but this year, he'll be at St. John Bosco Parish in Chicago working as a Salesian Domestic Volunteer.
»Read about Niko's journey.
Reflecting on 2 Years as an SDV
Kelly just completed her second year as a Salesian Domestic Volunteer working at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School.
»Kelly tells us what "true" service is.
The Truth Booth
The Truth Booth is an unmanned display that promotes the beauty and dignity of human life with 3D and 4D images of a child in the womb.
»Learn more about the Truth Booth.
A Leap of Faith!
4 Young Adults are joining thousands around the world as missionaries. This group will be serving as Salesian Domestic Volunteers in our Province.
»Get to know our new SDV's.
Remembering Msgr. Midura
Although it's a diocesan parish, St. Thomas More Church in Hauppauge, NY, was blessed to be led by the Salesian spirit.
»Joe Gast remembers a true "Friend of the Young".
Gospel Roads in the Windy City
The Summer 2012 season of Gospel Roads wrapped up with the first-ever Gospel Roads retreat in Chicago. It sounds like they had an amazing experience!
»Read Willie's reflection.
Vocations Update
It's been an exciting few days for the young men in formation to become Salesian Priests and Brothers!
»Find out where the guys will be this year.
The Blessed Mother at the Olympics
Olympians in London this summer has a lot of people to thank for getting them to the top. At least two of them made sure to thank our Blessed Mother for her intercession!
»Two Olympians know Mary's got their backs.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Did you know that there's a Patron Saint for people who are struggling with drug addictions? St. Maximilian Kolbe is also the patron for the Pro Life Movement, too!
»Learn about Prisoner #16670.
Catching up with Gospel Roads
It seems like this summer is relly flying by - so far, 8 Gospel Roads programs are in the books!
»Check out what we've been up to.
Special Celebration of Confirmation
A group of confirmation candidates in North Texas had a very special surpprise for one of their classmates.
»Read about Confirmation at the Hospital.
Where are your donations going?
When making a donation to a worthy cause, do you take the time to look into exactly how your money will be spent?
»Find out why you need to ask where it's going.
Serving in the Philippines
Caro is a young adult in the Salesian Youth Movement. Before GR this summer, she went to the Philippines with her college classmates.
»Read about her experience of Service and Community
More from GR3: Haiti
Gospel Roads got off to a great start for the summer of 2012. Read stores and check out photos and a video about the incredible experience of 17 young missionaries in Haiti
»Get to know their story.
The Pope's Message to Youth
While they were preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, young people received an important message from Pope Benedict.
»Read what the Holy Father had to say.
A Gift from the Author of Life
After last month's March for Life in Canada, one of our young people in Toronto had the following thoughts.
»"Saving the Gift from the Author of Life"-
Evangelists of the Good News
Nick Comacho, one of this year's graduating seniors from Salesian High School in New Rochelle, had the opportunity to address Cardinal Dolan and his fellow graduates in April.
»Read why Catholic education is so important. 
Young Adult Retreat (Down South!)
Young adults gathered at the Mary Help of Christians Center in Tampa, FL, this Memorial Day Weekend for a few days of prayer and fellowship at the Southern edition of the YAR.
»Learn about the "Salesians of the Carribbean"!
Heart and Hands in Haiti
For the third straight year, the summmer season of Gospel Roads began with a group of young adult missionaries traveling to Haiti to assist our Salesian brothers and sisters in need.
»Read about their experience here.-
Do Whatever He Tells You
Happy Feast of Mary Help of Christians! Did you take time to honor our Mother, Friend, and Guide today? Did you know just how important she is to us as Catholics?
»Learn why Mary means so much. 
Thank You Fr. Steve!
For nine years, Fr. Steve Ryan has been the Coordinator of Youth Ministry for the Salesians. This summer, he will be moving to Tampa, where we hope he'll be able to relax a little more!
»Join youth from Belle Glade in saying, "Thanks!"
Young Adult Retreat
Young adults spent last weekend in Stony Point for the annual YAR. This coming weekend, more will head to Mary Help of Christians Center in Tampa for their own weekend retreat.
»Young Adults can have fun with the Salesians, too!
Marching for Life In Canada
The 15th annual March for Life in Ottowa, Canada, drew more than 20,000 supporters in early May. Marhcers, including a large contingent of young Salesians, called for an end to abortion.
»Read about defending life in Canada.
DBCR's First Class - 1 Year Later
Fr. Steve Shafran got a surpirse Thursday. He was busy planning for the second graduating class at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School when a member of last year's first graduating class stopped by.
»DC's The Examiner checks in the the Class of 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to the new online home of Salesian Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the Eastern USA and Canada. We encourage you to browse our website and look at all the cool new features!
If you have any suggestions for new content, drop us a line:
webmaster@salesianym.com!
Vocation Corner
Get to know the young men in formation to be Salesians:
Br. Minh Dang
Growing up, Bro. Minh used to imitate the priests as the celebrated the Mass. Now he's studying to be one of them!
Trivia
Saint John Bosco is often called "Don Bosco." What does "Don" mean?
- Short for Donald
- Father in Italian
- A Godfather
Place the mouse over your guess. If you're right, the answer will become underlined!
Who are the Salesians?
Salesians are Catholic men and women following in the footsteps of St. John Bosco with a particular mission to serving the young and the poor. "Don" Bosco founded the order of priests and brothers in 1859, the Salesian Sisters in 1872, and the Salesian Cooperators in 1876. Today, thousands of Salesians in more than 130 countries carry on his mission.
