(ANS - Rome) - "Remember that we have to work for young people and the service of man, so that justice may triumph in all areas". So said Bro. Jean Paul Muller, Economer General of the Salesian Congregation, to the Provincial Economers of 24 provinces of the Salesian world. A meeting to update and inform Salesians recently appointed as Provincial Economers has just ended.
(ANS - Rome) - From Monday 9 May, the anniversary of the birth of Mother Mazzarello, the Studies Centre of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) at the Pontifical Faculty of Educational Sciences at "Auxilium" in Rome is available online. As well as giving information on the activities of the FMA Study Centre, the site aims to be a service and a research and documentation space where the FMA, Past Pupils, Salesians and Salesian Family members and those who are interested in the female dimension of the Salesian educative spirituality can refer to contributions on the history, pedagogy and spirituality of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians from the origins (1872) to today.
Taranto, Italy - May 2016 - From 30 April to 1 May, about four hundred young people from the Salesian Youth Movement of South Italy attended the Youth Festival on the theme "Less is more", inspired by the Encyclical “Laudato sì” of Pope Francis on the safe-guarding of Creation.
Genzano, Italy - May 2016 - The Salesian novices from Pinerolo, Genzano and pre-novices from six Italian provinces met at Genzano from 1 to 4 May. Fr Ivo Coelho, Councillor General for Formation, and the team from the Department of Formation were present and also Fr Francesco Cereda, Vicar of the Rector Major, who presided over the Eucharist on 4 May. In his homily Fr Cereda reminded the novices of the importance of being disciples and apostles of the Risen Christ as Don Bosco was for young people.
(ANS - Rome) - To educate poorer young people in art, music and theatre, the Salesians in Italy have come up with many practical projects to ensure that art becomes an instrument of development for children, teenagers and young people.
Messina, Italy - April 2016 - The third session of the Chapter of the Salesian Province of Sicily ended on April 2016. There were 52 chapter members and 13 invited guests. They discussed the situation and prospects of the 21 works of Sicily and Tunisia. "This is not about doing more things or doing different things than in the past, but about demonstrating to the world that we are consecrated entirely to God and to the young, like Don Bosco," said the Provincial, Fr Giuseppe Ruta.
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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."