Myanmar – Pastoral visit of Msgr Andrea Ferrante to Don Bosco-Anisakan
Anisakan, Myanmar – July 2024 - On Friday 5 July, Msgr Andrea Ferrante, the Holy See's Chargé d 'Affaires in Myanmar, made a pastoral visit to the Don Bosco Salesian Centre in Anisakan, where over 300 participants, including Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, students and parishioners, solemnly welcomed him with traditional songs and dances. The Superior of the Myanmar Vice-Province (MYM), Fr Bosco Nyi Nyi, SDB, gave his welcome speech, briefly outlining the different missions and functions of the four communities. Msgr Ferrante expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and also conveyed the papal message to the audience, stressing that the Pope's heart is very close to the people of Myanmar. The prelate also met with the Salesian Family at the headquarters of the MYM Vice-Province, during a 45-minute private meeting.