(ANS - Rome) – In the latest video in the Cari Confratelli (Dear Confreres) series, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, speaks about the heroism, holiness and witness of the great Salesian missionaries and of the Salesian Family, and our commitment to bring to fruition in our work with young people the seed sown by them. The video is available on the network from today.
(ANS - Rome) - The Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, asked the members of the Executive Council of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) to ensure that, with evangelical freedom, honesty and courage, the IUS may not only be high quality academic organizations but above all, places that offer training for young people and especially for the poorest.
(ANS - Rome) - In the world there are thousands and thousands of people who volunteer. Young people are the group most committed to travelling around the world doing voluntary work. But what is the volunteer process? What is the specific motivation of a Salesian Missionary Volunteer? Some Salesians and lay people gathered to reflect on the journey the Salesian Congregation is undertaking with the volunteer movement. It has a fundamental characteristic: it is Salesian Missionary.
Rome, Italy - April 2017 - On 4 April, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, received a visit from the delegation of Panama, which is part of the preparatory committee of the 2019 World Youth Day. Among those present were the Ambassador of Panama to the Holy See, Sig.ra Miroslava Rosas; Cardinal José Luis Lacunza, Bishop of David; Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa of Panama City; Bishop Rafael Valdivieso of Chitré and vice-president of the Panamanian Episcopal Conference; Fr Ramón Aguilar of the Archdiocese of Panama; Ms Carmen Inchausti from the Embassy; and Mr Victor Chang, executive secretary of WYD 2019.
(ANS - Rome) - When the resourcefulness and ability of young people meet the expertise and careful guidance of good teachers, great results become possible, despite the youthfulness of the people involved. "Wisdom and science, foresee and provide" said Don Bosco. In recent days, news has come from different parts of the world of some important results achieved by students of Salesian institutions.
(ANS - Rome) – On 27 February 2017, Pope Francis authorized the decree of Venerable of the Servant of God Octavio Ortiz Arrieta Coya, (Lima, 19 April 1878 - Chachapoyas, 1 March 1958) bishop of Chachapoyas and first Peruvian Salesian. To mark the occasion the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, wrote a letter to all Salesians and Salesian Family members, to emphasize the pastoral and spiritual value of this recognition and enhancing this rich testimony on the great tree of Salesian holiness.
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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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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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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."