Turin, Italy – May 24th, 2017 – On the occasion of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, encountered, as per tradition, the about 50 Salesian novices of Europa, in what he defines “a very beautiful initiative”. During the encounter, the Rector Major highlighted the profile of the Salesian today and tomorrow: “a Salesian who feels he is a consecrated person and a man of God; a Salesian who wants to live an attracting fraternity; a Salesian who brings his heart among the youth and the most needy. The Congregation does not need ‘business Salesians’, but Salesians who give everything to the young”.

(ANS – Turin) – “This feast, which every year gathers us at the feet of Mary Help of Christians as the Church of Turin – and therefore as the Christian, but also as the civil community of the city of Turin – is to us the feast of gratitude”. With these words Msgr. Cesare Nosiglia, Archbishop of Turin, commenced his homily on the occasion of the solemn Eucharistic Concelebration he presided over this morning, May 24th, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco, Turin.

(ANS - Turin) - The mission of the Church to announce the joy of the Gospel, in relation to the specific mission of the Salesian Family: to announce it to the young people, by helping each of them to do wonders with their own existence. Fr Fabio Attard, Councillor General for the Salesian Youth Ministry, talked about this yesterday, Monday, May 22, at the World Consultative Body of the Salesian Family, which ends today in Turin. Fr Attard intervened, together with Sr Maria Teresa Spiga, a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians and Professor at the “Auxilium” Faculty, on the subject of the next Synod of Bishops: “Youth, faith and discernment”, in particular, by deepening the preparatory document of the Synod.

(ANS - Turin) - The Institute of the Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB) celebrated its centenary just where the Institute was born: in Turin Valdocco.

(ANS - Rome) - As usual on May 24, the feast of Mary Help of Christians, every year draws in Turin Valdocco the attention of several thousands of pilgrims devoted to the “Don Bosco’s Virgin”, together with various personalities of the Salesian Family. Many events are scheduled, from the more traditional ones, such as numerous celebrations and the popular processions on May 24th, up to very special events, such as the annual meeting of the World Consultative Body of the Salesian Family, which starts just today, Monday, 22 May.

Turin, Italy - May 21, 2017 - On May 21, the Rector Major inaugurated the graves designed to house the remains of the deceased Major Rectors. The blessing was attended by the members of the World Consultative Body of the Salesian Family; Fr Enrico Stasi, Superior of the Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Special Circumscription, and his Council; the Vicar General and the Provincial of the FMA; and the visit team of the Basilica. Fr Ángel Fernández Artime greeted the architect Giampiero Zoncu, the craftsmen and volunteers who provided their services for the execution of the works and the reordering of the relic’s chapel. At this underground chapel, in the ancient sacristy, twelve sepulchral niches have been obtained. The tombs’ covering is of marble, in harmony with the other decorations of the shrine, while the entire funeral compartment is covered with white plaster. The simplicity and nobility have been the criteria that guided the work. At the end of the brief celebration, the Rector Major, thanking for the project that was completed within the deadlines, recalled the meaning of this intervention: “This is not a cult for people”, but a sign of affection and awareness for the work that have been completed by the deceased Major Rectors. The prayer of suffrage, in front of these graves, therefore becomes a commitment to cultivate the sense of belonging and unity to the charismatic heritage that they have witnessed in their ministry as Successors of Don Bosco.

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