(ANS – Rome) – Re-reading educational proposals in the area of affectivity and sexuality is not an option but an urgency that cannot be postponed in light of the whirlwind transformations over recent decades, which have brought about new developments in society and culture, profoundly affected gender awareness, opened up new anthropological scenarios, and which have consequently changed the outlook on the world of relationships. This was discussed at the conference on "Youth and sexuality. Challenges, criteria, educational paths" organised by the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome from 1 to 3 March 2024.
(ANS – Rome) – In preparation for the 2024 Communication Conference, "Shaping Tomorrow", scheduled from 1 to 7 August 2024 at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, the Congregation's Social Communication Sector offers some ideas for a fundamental step in today's communication practice: the development of a "communication strategy".
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Missionary Volunteering continues to flourish, with participants deeply engaged in discussions about critical topics and plans to strengthen the program's impact. In the latest gathering, which spanned four days, attendees delved into essential themes such as identity, formation, accompaniment, and network building.
(ANS – Rome) – The cycle of events in the series "What kind of Salesians for the youth of today?" continues, on the Action Programme for the Salesian Congregation after the 28th General Chapter. On Saturday 16 March 2024, Fr Silvio Roggia, Rector of the Zeffirino Namuncurà community in Rome and curator of revision work on the Ratio Studiorum, will interview Bro. Paolo Zini, Salesian brother and professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, and Fr Matteo Rupil, Salesian priest and pastoral animator of the Salesian University Institute in Turin and professor of Sacramental Theology at the Pontifical Salesian University section in Turin.
(ANS – Rome) – On 15 March 1924, deacon Costantino Vendrame was ordained priest by Bishop Giovanni Mauri, auxiliary bishop of Milan, in the chapel of the Major Seminary there in Milan.
Welcome to the February edition of ANS News Video, a month filled with interesting events and initiatives from the Salesian world.
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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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RMG - St. Francis de Sales Communicator: All for Love(ANS – Rome) - The figure of St. Francis de Sales, chosen by Don Bosco as an example of a communicator, teaches that communication is a matter of the heart. In his expression, "Everything in the Church is love: everything lives in love, for love, and of love," we understand his revolution in the way of communicating, and how communication becomes fruitful when it allows communion and the exchange of one's experiences in a path of accompaniment and collaboration in God's project.
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."