(ANS – Sherbrooke) – On Saturday 11 April 2026, members of the Salesian Family in Quebec gathered to celebrate Salesian Family Day, with representatives from Montreal and Sherbrooke also in attendance. The gathering took place at the Don Bosco Youth Centre (YLC) and was inspired by the Rector Major’s 2026 Strenna: “Do whatever he tells you: Believers free to Serve”. The day began with a moment of prayer led by Fairouz Hanna, Provincial Coordinator of the Salesian Cooperators in Canada, followed by the screening of the official video for the 2026 Strenna. Following this reflection, the participants split into small groups to explore the four key verbs of the message: look, listen, choose and act, guided by various facilitators. This was followed by the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, with a presentation on the history and current activities of the Association. The day concluded with the Eucharist, presided over by Fr Richard Authier. Present were Sr Alphonsine Roy and Fr John Puntino, Delegates of the Salesian Family and the ASC in Canada, together with other Salesians of Don Bosco, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians from Montréal and Toronto, members of ADMA Montréal, former pupils, ASC from the three centres and numerous supporters.
