Salesian Family Day in Eastern Canada

Salesian Family Day in Eastern Canada

(ANS - Montreal, Que. – October 9, 2024) - On Saturday, October 5, Montreal was the scene of Salesian Family Day, organized by the Salesian Family Council of Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Cornwall. The activity took place at the Don Bosco Youth Leadership Centre in Montreal, focusing on the explanation of the Jubilee 2025 logo, entitled “Pilgrim of Hope,” on Strenna 2025, and also exploring the care of creation, as well as the life of Carlo Acutis, soon to be canonized. Over the years, the face of the Salesian Family in eastern Canada has evolved considerably. Along with French-speakers, English-speakers, and Italians, now Haitian, Mexican, Peruvian, Filipino, Cameroonian, and Vietnamese communities have been integrated. In addition, there was the presence of two aspiring Salesian Cooperators from Lebanon, belonging to one of the Eastern Catholic rites.