Valdocco: A Salesian Family Podcast

Welcome back to Valdocco! This Fr. Steve shares with us from Quito, Ecuador where he'll be for the next three weeks in Salesian courses. Listen as he shares about his experience so far about the people he's learning with.  We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com , find us on social media, rate the podcast or leave us a comment below. Know o...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Br. Travis Gunther, Don Bosco Prep's newest CYM. Continuing our season on presence Br. Travis shares with us two people that helped him to learn the importance of presence and saw him for who he was meant to be. We hope you enjoy this episode and keep thinking about the people and the places that effected your life and helped y...

Welcome to the Valdocco Podcast FROM Valdocco! In this episode  Vicky sits with Chioma, Brother John and Brother Reegan who all went to Rome for the Canonization of Brother Zatti and are now in Turin, Italy with the Salesian Family. They take some time to share their experience of their trip to the place where it all started. Enjoy! Remember, you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com,...

Welcome back to Valdocco! In this episode, Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Deacon Branden Gordon. Deacon Branden is originally from Toronto, Canada but has been living and studying in New Jersey for some time. He shares with us how a Salesian priest was present to him and his family. We hope you enjoy this episode and continue to give thanks for all the people who have guided you throughout your life...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Br. Reegan Ledet. Br. Reegan, originally from the Western province of the US, is in formation to be a coadjutor brother. He shares with us the people that shaped him, in and out of the Salesian family. As you listen, we hope you continue to think about the people whose presence impacted your life. We hope you enjoy this episode...

Welcome back to Valdocco! This episode Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky answer the question who was present to them. Together they explore the experience of people as walking with God. We hope as you listen, you can begin your own reflection, who has walked with you? Who saw you where you were and helped you get “here”. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at  https:...

Welcome back to Valdocco! WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON FIVE! On this episode Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky are together again! Before we introduce the new season on presence, the group shares what all happened in and outside of the office! We're still dreaming over here and thankful for all the experiences we had that enriched our months away from you. We hope you enjoy this episode and are so excited to be...

Welcome back to Valdocco! This episode Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky go over the last few podcast episodes, wrapping up the season and sharing some of the insights they each gained. We hope you enjoy this last episode and have a HAPPY, HOLY and HEALTHY summer season!! We’ll catch you in the fall! We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at  https://salesians.org https...

Welcome Back to Valdocco! On this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky hit the road again and land in North Haledon and sit with Sr. Katie Flanagan, FMA. She shares with us a bit about what her journey to being a sister was like, what it means to live her vocation out everyday and what the future holds for her. We are so thankful for our sisters. Join us in praying for Sr. Katie and all the Salesian Sister...

Welcome Back to Valdocco! On this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Fr. Marcin Kaznowski the Provincial of Krakow (PLS) which includes 15 Salesians still serving in Ukraine. Together we listened as he shared on the reality of being a provincial with part of the province at war and how the generosity of spirit is something that just pours out of people in times of great need.   We hope you enjoy...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this episode Fr. Steve and Amy sit with Fr. Benny Di Bitonto. He shares with us his own vocation story, his connection with the Salesians and friendship with Fr. Steve. Listen to hear a new perspective, the joy of life and how we can each keep finding our place. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com , find us...

Welcome back to Valdocco! In this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit down with Fr. Dominic Tran. Fr. Dom shares his story of growing up in Vietnam and entering formation with the Salesians before moving to the United States. He discusses his experience of the Salesians as a youth going to a Salesian parish, how one invitation opened his vocation, and his experience today of the Salesian family spirit...

Welcome back to Valdocco! This episode we go back to the Salesian Leadership Retreat where Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Kyle Weaver. Listen to learn how he stayed connected with the Salesian family and learned to find what he's meant to do while surrounding himself with community.  We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com , find us on social...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Fr. Steve, Vicky and AMY (she's back!!) sit together and share some take aways on the last three episodes we have heard. Each of these stories lead us to the question, what's next for us?   We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com , find us on social media, rate the podcast or leave us a comment below. Know of our p...

This episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Gabe and Vero Talavera, Salesian Cooperators from Honduras! You'll hear the story of how they met the Salesians and decided they wanted to serve and give back in the mission. This episode was recorded in February so we are excited to finally share it with you! We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com...

Fr. Steve and Vicky sit down with Mr. Seifring or as you'll hear us call him Thomas or Tommy and listen to his experience of what it's been like to stay, grow and serve in the mission alongside the Salesians at Salesian High School in New Rochelle. If you know him you know he really gives his all even on the hard days.   We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email a...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Fr. Steve and Vicky are joined by Anna Swartzberg and Sammey Chisolm two of our Core Team members from the Salesian Leadership Retreat. In this episode you'll hear their experience of being part of the Salesian family and what it has meant for their growth. We love the, hope you do too! We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosc...

Welcome back to Valdocco for Season 4 of the podcast! This Fr. Steve, Amy and Vicky's quick introduction to what the season has in store. Together we'll hear stories of Salesian family members, why did they stay, what does it mean to serve in the mission? How are their lives a commentary on how to be Salesian?  Can you tell we are excited?  We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can alway...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On our seasonal finale of season 3, Fr. Steve, Amy and Vicky invite you to enter into the Triduum, the Holiest days of the year. How will you allow the Lord to transform you in these next holy days? Know of our prayers for you and your families and we wish you a very blessed Holy Week and Easter!   We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an emai...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Today makes the sixth episode of Lent with Fr. Steve, Amy and Vicky in discussing how to try and Live Today Well. On this final episode of the book we reflect on what this was like for us, what we learned and try out best to wrap up some of the ways the Lord revealed Himself to us in this season of coming back to Him. The little movements back to Him is where He lives. If...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this fifth Wednesday in Lent, join Fr. Steve, Amy and Vicky in discussing the final shift to Live Today Well. We're back altogether this week to share on what it's like to go through this examine at night but also throughout the day. God can transform us if we are open and willing to put the work in, here is some of that work! If you'd like a PDF here is a free downloa...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this Fourth Wednesday in Lent, join Fr. Steve in discussing the fourth shift to Live Today Well by approaching meals and free time or leisure as a means of sanctification. We had a bit of a glitch with our technology so it's Fr. Steve leading you all this week. If food brings people together, can it also be something that leads us closer to God? How can our free time b...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this third Wednesday in Lent, join Fr. Steve, Vicky, and Amy in discussing the third shift to Live Today Well by approaching work and study as a means of sanctification. Do we recognize that we are in the presence of God when we engage in our work and study? If you'd like a PDF here is a free download for you! https://mcusercontent.com/187f54cc4d434294c774bd3ca/images/...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this second Wednesday in Lent, join Fr. Steve, Vicky, and Amy in discussing the second shift to Live Today Well: directing your intention and attention towards God. With every moment and activity, how do we ask for God's help, offer this moment or activity to God, and accept whatever happens? If you'd like a PDF here is a free download for you! https://mcusercontent.co...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this Ash Wednesday we remember Pope Francis' call to pray for peace in all places terrorized by war and together, we begin our journey through the desert. This episode will introduce you to the first shift, the first movement we make to Live Today Well - how are you waking up and starting your day? Are you ready?  If you'd like a PDF here is a free download for you! ht...