NEWS
(ANS – Santiago) – “I believe that when the Head of State, on behalf of the State and the country, asks for public forgiveness to indigenous peoples, and especially this time to the Mapuche people, for the shortcomings in the last 150 years, this is a gesture and a sign that must be considered in all its greatness, and has to do with the policy of recognition”. With these words Mgr. Hector Vargas, SDB, Bishop of Temuco, Member of the Commission for the Mapuche cause at the dialogue table for Araucania, commented on the intervention of Chile's President, Michelle Bachelet, about the expected "Araucanía Plan."
(ANS – Guwahati) – An inter-denominational Christian organization in northeast India has welcomed an ecumenical prayer initiative launched by Mgr Thomas Menamparampil, retired Archbishop of Guwahati, known for his relentless efforts for peace in the restive region.
(ANS - Vatican City) - The Holy See Press Office today announced that Holy Father Francis appointed the Salesian Fr Antônio de Assis Ribeiro of 'São Domingos Sávio' Province of Brazil-Manaus (BMA) as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará, Brazil, assigning him the bishopric seat of Babra.
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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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Italy – Artificial Intelligence, School, and Vocational Training: The Salesians of Italy at “Didacta” 2025(ANS – Florence) – The Salesian network for vocational training and education will participate in the “Didacta Fair” to discuss artificial intelligence, employment, business, and school education.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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United States – International Women's Day: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusing the world’s attention on areas requiring further action.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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WE ARE DON BOSCO TODAYTHE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Stefano Martoglio, SDB
Dear friends and readers, members of the Salesian Family, for this month's greeting in the Salesian Bulletin I will focus on a very important event that the Salesian Congregation is holding presently: General Chapter XXIX. This assembly, the most important one that the Congregation can experience, occurs every six years along the Salesian Congregation’s journey.