(ANS – Rome) – The 8th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians, an event of the Salesian Family promoted by the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA), in agreement with the Salesian Family Secretariat and the Salesian Family of Argentina, will be held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) from 7 to 10 November 2019.
(ANS - Dagupan City) - On 22 August, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen all over the world. On this occasion, in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Dagupan City, Philippines, the canonical coronation of the statue of Mary Help of Christians was held. The celebration was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio of the Philippines, Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.
São Paulo, Brazil - 5 August 2018 - The Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) of the State of Sao Paulo has held three retreats in the past few months to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin. The last retreat saw the participation of about 50 people and took place on August 5th in Sao Paulo.
(ANS - Rome) - Don Bosco's commitment to the literacy of young people, the role of Salesians in spreading devotion to Mary Help of Christians in Poland, together with a critical edition of the unpublished speech of Giovanni Bosco seminarian on St. Bartholomew Apostle: this and much more featured in Issue Number 70 (January-June 2018) of "Ricerche Storiche Salesiane" (RSS), the bi-monthly magazine of religious and civil history, published by the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS).
(ANS - Turin) - After a long journey of preparation, the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin reach their climax tomorrow, June 9th 2018. On the exact day of the anniversary, Msgr. Renato Boccardo, archbishop of Spoleto, will preside over a solemn Eucharistic Concelebration, inside the Basilica.
(ANS - Rome) - During the meeting of the World Consultive Body of the Salesian Family, held in Turin from May 21 to 23, in conjunction with the feast of Mary Help of Christians, the theme of the 8th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians was officially announced. To be celebrated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 7 to 10 November 2019, the theme chosen at the meeting is: "With Mary, Woman Believer."
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INTERVIEWS
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RMG – The missionaries of the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition: Guy Roger Mutombo Mutshi, from the Vice-Province of Africa Congo Congo (ACC) to the Province of Southern Italy (IME)(ANS – Rome) – The final word from the new Salesian missionaries comes from Congolese Guy Roger, a missionary in the Province of Southern Italy. "My plans and dreams for my missionary life are to live in communion of spirit and action with my Salesian brothers in IME for the salvation of poor and abandoned young people, according to the heart of Don Bosco and to the greater glory of God".
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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Italy - The reform of Technical and Vocational Education at the heart of the debate: a comparison on the development of the vocational chain and the 4+2 model(ANS - Rome) - Over 2.1 billion euro will be invested in 2023 for training and labour policies, of which 70%, 1.4 billion, will be earmarked for vocational training and 30%, 640 million, for active labour policies. These are the figures that will be presented next Thursday, 14 November 2024, at the ‘Sala Zuccari’ at Palazzo Giustiniani in Rome, during the annual seminar organised by the Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane-Formazione e Aggiornamento Professionale (CNOS-FAP) and the PTSCLAS consultancy firm ‘on vocational training and employment policies.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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The Philippines – LAF Cebu: New Technology into Youth Ministry(ANS – Cebu) – Today’s youth ministry faces many challenges and new opportunities in connecting with young people, especially now that technology influences almost every aspect of life. Despite these challenges, digital tools like AI, Adobe, and Canva provide ministry leaders with easier ways to engage, inspire, and organize in creative and meaningful ways. By integrating these technologies, youth ministries can stay relevant and relatable, fostering connections in a language that today’s youth understand.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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OUR ANNUAL GIFTTHE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR,
Fr Stefano Martoglio, SDBTraditionally as a Salesian Family, we receive the Strenna every year - a gift at the beginning of the year. I hold it dear to look inside this gift with these few lines so as to welcome it as it deserves, without losing anything of the freshness of the gift.