(ANS – Turin) – The photo was taken in 1948 at the end of the Summer activities called “Estate dei Ragazzi”, in the Mother House of Turin, in the main playground of Valdocco. In the picture it is worth noting the great number of young people assisted by the presence of Salesians, on one side, and by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, on the other.
(ANS – Rome) – Fr. Giovanni D’Andrea, SDB, is the President of the “SCS-CNOS Federation - Salesians for Civil Society”, the civil institution that expresses the charismatic dimension of Salesians to take care of young people at risk in Italy. We asked him a few questions.
Brescia, Italia – June 18th, 2016 – On June 18th, in the Don Bosco Parish Church, Salesians Daniele Braga and Marco Caglioni were ordained priests.
(ANS – Fenegrò) – He was expecting with joy an audience from Pope Francis, to offer him his latest work, representing the Pope welcoming with open hands a family of migrants; but the Lord came to his encounter first. Artist Mario Bogani, author of numerous and famous works, among which many representing don Bosco, went to the House of the Father yesterday, Sunday, June 19th.
Roma, Italy – May 16th, 2016 – On May 16th, at the Salesians’ General House, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, received the visit of the Archbishop of Sucre, Jesús Juárez Párraga, SDB.
Rome, Italy – June 2016 – The annual Encounter of the Presidency of the World Confederation of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco is being held at the Salesians’ General house, guided by Michal Hort, President of the World Confederation of the Past Pupils, with the participation of Fr. José Pastor Ramírez, World Delegate for Past Pupils, and of Fr. Eusebio Muñoz, Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family. During the encounter, the Strategic Plan was presented to the General Council and to the new Provincials
PHOTO GALLERY
INTERVIEWS
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Chile – Former Salesian student in the fight against Alzheimer's disease(ANS - Santiago) - Dr Nibaldo Inestrosa, graduate of the Salesian Institute in Valdivia and national prize of Natural Sciences winner, is a pioneer and expert in the study of Alzheimer's disease in the country. In this interview, he offers an insight into the current challenges, but not before reflecting on his formative experience at the Salesian Institute in Valdivia and how this influenced his interest in biology and science.
EDITORIAL
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Myanmar – Tragedy of Innocent Children in the midst of Armed Conflicts(ANS – Naypyidaw) - Myanmar finds itself immersed in profound grief and anguish as innocent lives, particularly those of children, continue to be mercilessly lost in the enduring armed conflicts. Families are left devastated by the tragic loss of their loved ones while the relentless violence shows no signs of abating. This week, a heartfelt plea from Myanmar reached our community, shedding light on the heart-wrenching death of a young girl Juliet in a military airstrike, prompting a unified call for prayers and action.
EVENTS
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Panama – Social communication, the central theme of the Conference in honour of Saint Francis de Sales 2025(ANS – Panama City) – On Saturday 18 January 2025, the "Domingo Savio" room, located at the Don Bosco Basilica, was the scene of an event dedicated to music, reflection and dialogue, on the occasion of the conference in honour of Saint Francis de Sales 2025.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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RMG - St. Francis de Sales Communicator: All for Love(ANS – Rome) - The figure of St. Francis de Sales, chosen by Don Bosco as an example of a communicator, teaches that communication is a matter of the heart. In his expression, "Everything in the Church is love: everything lives in love, for love, and of love," we understand his revolution in the way of communicating, and how communication becomes fruitful when it allows communion and the exchange of one's experiences in a path of accompaniment and collaboration in God's project.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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WHAT A GIFT TIME IS!THE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR,
Fr Stefano Martoglio, SDBThe beginning of the new year is illuminated in our liturgy by the ancient formula with which the Israelite priests blessed the people: "May the Lord bless you, and keep you. May the Lord show His face to you, and have mercy on you. May the Lord turn His countenance to you, and give you peace."