NEWS
(ANS – Tiruchy) – The Salesian Province of Tiruchy celebrated its Silver Jubilee with the Salesian Family on August 4, 2024, at the Don Bosco Media Centre, Manikandam, Tiruchy. The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Stefano Martoglio SDB, Vicar of the Rector Major, who presided over the celebration. Rev. Fr. Charles Joseph SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Manikandam, warmly welcomed him. Other dignitaries included Rev. Fr. Agilan Sarprasadam SDB, Provincial of Tiruchy Province, and Rev. Sr. Majella FMA, Provincial of Tiruchy Province.
(ANS – Rome) – "What is the story we want to start building now?" This is the question that Andy Stalman, entrepreneur, writer and lecturer, invited us to reflect on in his conference entitled "How can the Catholic Church better understand the digital transformation taking place in the modern world?", held in the main hall of the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome on the afternoon of Tuesday 6 August, as part of the World Conference on Social Communication "Shaping Tomorrow".
(ANS – Rome) – August 6th, 2024 - The Shaping Tomorrow Communication Conference in Rome dedicated several sessions this morning on the rising influence of mobile journalism, showcasing the power of video storytelling through the lens of a smartphone.
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INTERVIEWS
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Italy – Fr Gildasio Mendes: "Salesians today promote justice, peace and solidarity through social communication"(ANS - Rome) – "Salesians today promote justice, peace and solidarity through social communication". This was stated by the Salesian Congregation's General Councillor for Social Communications, Fr Gildasio Mendes, during an interview conducted by Fr João Carlos Ribeiro and journalist Jocasta Pimentel from "FM Don Bosco" radio station in Fortaleza, in the Province of Recife, Btrazil (BRE), during a break in the "Shaping Tomorrow" World Congress held in Rome from 1 to 7 August 2024. Below is an extensive summary of the interview, the full audio of which was broadcast by the "Tempo de Paz" radio program and the full text of which is available in the Portuguese version of the article.
EDITORIAL
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Myanmar – Tragedy of Innocent Children in the midst of Armed Conflicts(ANS – Naypyidaw) - Myanmar finds itself immersed in profound grief and anguish as innocent lives, particularly those of children, continue to be mercilessly lost in the enduring armed conflicts. Families are left devastated by the tragic loss of their loved ones while the relentless violence shows no signs of abating. This week, a heartfelt plea from Myanmar reached our community, shedding light on the heart-wrenching death of a young girl Juliet in a military airstrike, prompting a unified call for prayers and action.
EVENTS
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Spain – 2024 Pastoral and Theological Updating(ANS – Santiago de Compostela) – The two Provinces of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Spain, Saint James the Greater (SSM) and Mary Help of Christians (SMX), are organising their Theological and Pastoral Updating meetings this year for the second part of July. This is an event that has become traditional, organised by the Formation Delegates of both Provinces, and aimed mainly at cultivating spirituality and ongoing formation among Salesians throughout the country.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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Peru – From dreams to jungle: a spiritual and cultural journey in the unknown Kuyuntsa(ANS - Kuyuntsa) – Several decades ago, young Salesian missionary Luis (Luigi) Bolla left his life in Italy, driven by an inner voice that called him to explore lands unknown to him, but known to God. "You will have to walk a long way, carrying my Word," said the mysterious character who would change the course of his life.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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Between Admiration and PainTHE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime
I cordially greet all Don Bosco’s friends who come here with interest. Today, I greet you for the last time from this page. As of August 16, the day on which we commemorate Don Bosco’s birth (August 16, 1815), my service as Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco ends. There’s always a reason to give thanks, always. Thank you! Thank you—to God, above all, to the Congregation and Salesian Family, to so many dear people, and to so many friends of Don Bosco’s charism, many of them benefactors.