NEWS
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Province of Kolkata, dedicated to St. John Bosco, encompasses the regions of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a living embodiment of Don Bosco’s visionary dream of 1886, in which he foresaw a missionary path stretching from Santiago to Peking. Over time, this vision has blossomed into a vibrant and dynamic apostolate that serves people from a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. These include Bengali, Nepali, Santhali, Hindi, Sadri and various other tribal languages. The mission of the province has made a profound impact across the Bengali plains, the Santhal tribal areas, and the Nepali-speaking hills, through a wide array of initiatives in education, pastoral ministry, and social outreach, transforming lives and bringing hope to countless individuals and communities.
(ANS – Avigliana) – On April 9, 2025, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, together with the General Councillor for Formation, Fr. Silvio Roggia, and his predecessor, Fr. Ivo Coelho, took time in the afternoon to meet with the confreres of the community of the Shrine of “Madonna dei Laghi” in Avigliana, near Turin, led by Fr. Franco Lotto, SDB, as well as the participants of the English edition of the School of Salesian Spiritual Accompaniment.
(ANS – Rome) – From Thursday, April 10 to Saturday, April 12, 2025, Rome will host the final phase of the 29th General Chapter of the Salesians of Don Bosco, with a Jubilee Pilgrimage that blends spirituality, charismatic memory, and Salesian fraternity. The event, meticulously prepared with the active involvement of the Salesians and staff from the Salesian Generalate, will see the participation of approximately 230 chapter members from around the world. They will conclude, after six and a half weeks in Turin, their journey at the Chapter – to return to the apostolic mission that now awaits them, to share what they have experienced at Valdocco in the various Salesian Provinces worldwide.
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INTERVIEWS
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Italy – GC29, Fr. Attard: “Listening to Young People Around the World, Don Bosco’s Method Is Still Relevant”(ANS – Turin) – "Avvenire" is a prominent Italian daily official newspaper of the Catholic Church in Italy which has featured an article on our New Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard. We present you an extract from the article:
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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Malta – Face to Face with the Man of Sorrows: Teatru Salesjan, Malta(ANS – Sliema) – From April 13 to 18, Teatru Salesjan opens its doors to an encounter that transcends time, inviting the public to come Face to Face: Encountering the Man of the Shroud. This extraordinary Holy Week event offers a rare opportunity to contemplate a life-sized replica of the Holy Shroud of Turin—a silent yet deeply moving image that has stirred faith, awe, and mystery for centuries.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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Peru – Kuyuntsa, the Village Loved by Fr. Bolla(ANS – Kuyuntsa) – As the diocesan phase of the beatification and canonization process of the Servant of God Fr. Luis (Luigi) Bolla, SDB, nears its conclusion, attention turns to the village he loved so dearly: Kuyuntsa.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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With Don Bosco - AlwaysTHE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Stefano Martoglio
To celebrate a General Chapter in one place or in some other place is not an indifferent matter. Certainly, being at Valdocco, in the "cradle of the charism", we have the opportunity to rediscover the beginnings of our history and rediscover the originality that constitutes the heart of our identity as consecrated persons and apostles to the young.
