(ANS - Rome) - The Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, with the consent of the General Council, has appointed Fr Tihomir Šutalo as new Provincial of the "Saint John Bosco" Province of Croatia (CRO) for the six-year 2018-2024 term.
(ANS - Rome) - The history of the Salesian Cooperators dates back to the time of Don Bosco, who from the beginning wanted to collaborate with laity in the service of education for the young. From 1850 he associated them to his mission in Valdocco, Turin. Their official existence was recognized in 1876. Here is a brief historical overview of this important branch of the Salesian Family, characterized by its originality and specificity.
(ANS - Rome) - The Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, with the consent of the General Council, appointed the new Provincials of the two Indian Provinces of Guwahati (ING) and Shillong (INS) for the 2018-2024 term. They are, respectively, Fr Januarius Sangma and Fr Paul Olphindro.
(ANS – Rome) – If you want to live in a happy home, patience is undoubtedly one of the requirements; it is a virtue that's fundamental to making the family a meeting place for mutual growth.
Rome, Italy - December 2017 - On December 17, about 80 members of the Salesian Congregation and of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of the Africa and Madagascar Region gathered in the community of the Sacred Heart to celebrate Christmas. The day was organized by the students in Rome of the two regions CIVAM (SDB) and CIAM (FMA). Rector Major Fr Ángel Fernández Artime greeted the assembly inviting everyone to curate the Salesian identity and mission in Africa and to grow in the experience of the Salesian charism. The celebration included: the welcome of all participants, the presentations of two SDB and FMA Councilors, and the Eucharist presided over by Fr Américo Chaquisse, Councilor for the Africa and Madagascar Region, and concelebrated by Fr Guillermo Basañes, General Councilor for the Missions.
(ANS - Rome) - The Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, with the consent of the General Council, appointed Fr Marko Košnik as new Provincial of the "Saints Cyril and Methodius" Province of Slovenia (SLO) for the six-year term: 2018-2024.
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RMG - Preparation, objectives, challenges and perspectives of GC29: in dialogue with the Moderator, Fr Alphonse Owoudou(ANS - RMG) - Just a few days before the beginning of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) of the Salesian Congregation, Fr Alphonse Owoudou, Councillor for the Africa-Madagascar Region and Moderator of GC29, recounts in detail, through an articulate interview, the work preceding and underlying this responsibility, indicating the spirit that will animate it and the attitudes and conditions to make it truly a Cenacle in which the Holy Spirit can act, for the benefit of the Congregation, the Salesian mission and the youth of the world.
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RMG – Don Bosco: “The Fascinating Saint”(ANS - Rome) - Don Bosco is perhaps the most amazing and fascinating saint, history has ever produced. The humble work which he began for the welfare of his poor and abandoned boys in Italy has produced astonishing results, and today there are nearly 14000 Salesians working in 138 countries, and there are more than 200,000 members belonging to the 32 groups of the worldwide Salesian Family sharing the charism of Don Bosco and reaching out to the needy young people.
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India – INS youth solemnise Don Bosco’s Feast Day with ‘Ka Sur Kynud S-3’ Grand Finale(ANS – Shillong) – The Youth of St John Paul II, Shillong Province, celebrated the Feast Day of St. John Bosco with the Grand Finale of “Ka Sur Kynud, Season 3.” Organised by Don Bosco Media Network Television, the Social Communication Department of the Province, at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, this two-month-long singing competition, which imitates the global singing competition The Voice, concluded on 31 January 2025, coinciding with the Solemnity of St John Bosco.
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United States – CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights medical programs for people in need around the globe(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of the Sick. Every year on Feb. 11, the Pope marks the day with a special message calling for spiritual and physical closeness to all those who are ill. Saint John Paul II instituted the day “to encourage the people of God, Catholic health institutions and civil society to be increasingly attentive to the sick and to those who care for them.”
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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GOOD, FAITHFUL, AND COURAGEOUS SERVANTSTHE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Stefano Martoglio, SDB
During this Jubilee year, in this difficult world, we are invited to rise up, set out again, and, in newness of life, make our journey as human beings and believers.