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The Bell of the Oratory
In November 1846, Don Bosco had the first bell placed on the Pinardi roof.
The bell was created in the “Mazzola” foundry in Valduggia, in the province of Vercelli. It weighed 22 kg and cost Fr Giovanni Vola a little over 88 lire; he had ordered and blessed it.
On 16 and 17 October, two World Days to reflect on
World Food Day is celebrated on October 16, while October 17 commemorates the Eradication of Poverty, two days that are sadly connected.
Mother Mazzarello and the 10 Mothers
Yesterday, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, gathered in Rome to participate in the 24th General Chapter of the FMA, elected Sr. Chiara Cazzuola as their Mother General. She is the 10th Successor of Saint Maria Domenica Mazzarello.
Ecological footprint in the world
In the Message addressed to the participants of the high-level event of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Pope Francis emphasized that care for the environment cannot be detached from the respect for human rights. "This beloved land of ours is the great resource that God has given, which is at our disposal and it is not to be defaced, exploited or degraded. On the contrary, enjoying its immense beauty, we can live with dignity," the Holy Father said.