Chile - The Salesian Catholic University of Santiago presents the Digital Archive of the Spiritual Patrimony of Cardinal Silva Henríquez
Santiago, Chile - September 2023 - On 27 September, the anniversary of the birth of Salesian Cardinal Raúl Silva Henríquez (1907-1999), the Cardinal's Digital Heritage Archive was officially presented, a project that brings together different organisations around the legacy of one of the bravest voices in defence of human rights. The Salesian Congregation, the Archbishopric of Santiago, the Cardenal Raúl Silva Henríquez Foundation, the Cardenal del Pueblo Corporation, the Archives of the Vicariate of Solidarity Foundation and the Silva Henríquez Catholic University (UCSH) are collaborating in this project. This is a tribute and a joint effort to preserve and disseminate the valuable legacy of this historical figure in the defence of human rights and care for human dignity. Paper documents, images, audio, video and other types of digital documents that capture relevant moments, events and knowledge from the life of Cardinal Silva Henríquez can be consulted in the UCSH Libraries and Information Resources in the Cardenal Silva Henríquez Heritage Archive. "The spiritual legacy of Cardinal Silva Henríquez continues to inspire present and future generations. This archive is an example of his tireless struggle to safeguard the dignity of the human person; and his ability to amalgamate faith with concrete actions is always in tune with those fighting for social justice and human rights throughout the country and the world" said UCSH Rector Fr Galvarino Jofré, SDB.