(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.
Rome, Italy - May 2017 - From 1 May to 5 May, an International Seminar for New Provincial Economers took place at the Salesian Generalate. There were 15 participants. The Seminar was chaired by the Economer General, Salesian Brother, Jean-Paul Muller, assisted by Fr Piotr Gozdalski and Fr Tullio Orler, of the Economer General’s department. The following topics were addressed: Identity and role of the Provincial Economer (Muller); Transparency and Anti-Corruption (Willi Kawohl); Criteria for decision making and financial choices (Dr. Pietro Tardini / Dr. Alex Garattoni); Report - ESC – Relation Direction-Provinces (Gozdalski); Organization of the Office of the Provincial Economer (Orler); Organization and Management of the PDO - (Patricia Rodriguez Gonzalez); Salesian religious life and discipline (Muller); Administration according to the rules of Canon Law (Muller). In the photo: the group together with the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime.
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INTERVIEWS
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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.
EDITORIAL
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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.
EVENTS
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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.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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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.