(ANS – Roma) – “From the external point of view nothing changed in my life. As before I was a university student, daughter of my parents, active Catholic as before. But I found a deeper sense of my apostolate and strengthened my union with God and found a sense of belonging to a wider family”. This is how Ms. Olga K., World President of the VDB, explains what changed with her entry into the Secular Institute of the Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB). On Saturday 20 May the VDB will celebrate the 100th anniversary of their foundation.
(ANS - Rome) - Work is continuing at the Team Visit of the Atlantic-German Area of the Central and Northern Europe Region. Wednesday 17 May began with Mass at which the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, presided. The homily was given by Fr Guillermo Basañes, Councillor General for the Missions. The subsequent sessions were led by the Councillor for Formation, Fr Ivo Coelho, and the Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr Fabio Attard.
(ANS - Rome) - The Team Visit of the Atlantic-German zone of the Central and Northern European region opened yesterday, 16 May, at the Salesianum in Rome. The first day was used to introduce the work to be done, to address some of the major challenges and to foster the climate of exchange and sharing between the participants.
(ANS - Rome) - Mary, Karla, Bana Konda and who knows how many others. There are millions of mothers who make sacrifices out of love. In many countries "Mother's Day" is celebrated in this month of May, the moth of Mary. Here we report some examples of courageous mothers who, with a little support at important moments of life, have become educators for the development of their children and their communities.
(ANS - Rome) - "Europe is a land of contrasts (...). The Salesians of my region speak 27 different languages!" This is what Fr Tadeusz Rozmus, Councillor for the Central and Northern Europe region, said in February when he was describing the region he is responsible for. Precisely because of the complexity and variety of the region, the Team Visit for the Region to be conducted by the Rector Major, Fr Á.F. Artime and his Council, is divided into two parts. Tomorrow, Tuesday 16 May, that of the Atlantic-German zone will begin at the Salesianum in Rome.
(ANS - Rome) - May 20, 2017 will be a day of celebration for the entire Salesian Family: the Institute of the Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB) will be celebrating 100 years of life. The Volunteers, founded by Fr Philip Rinaldi in 1917 in Turin, now number around 1200 and are present in 58 countries around the world.
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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.
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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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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."