(ANS – Madrid) – The "The Church in education, presence and commitment" Congress was held in Madrid on Saturday, 24 February, organised by the Spanish Episcopal Conference, in which several representatives of Salesian schools participated.
(ANS - Madrid) - Piero Fabris, the Executive Director of Don Bosco Tech Europe, had the honour of representing the Salesian Congregation as a keynote speaker at the Spanish National Congress "La Iglesia en la Educacion", promoted by the Spanish Episcopal Conference On 24 February 2024, at the Madrid Trade Fair Institute (IFEMA).
(ANS – Bethlehem) – The Salesian work in Bethlehem, begun by its forerunner Fr Antonio Belloni in 1864, continues to promote the integral growth and vocational and technical training of thousands of young people from ordinary folk. Today it takes on new challenges, networking with the cultural, social and religious institutions of the Palestinian territory between Jerusalem and Hebron.
(ANS - Rome) – The following is the missionary reflection of the General Councillor for the Missions, Fr Alfred Maravilla, for this month of February, which focuses on Salesian pastoral work with indigenous peoples.
(ANS - Rome) – To commemorate the feast of Don Bosco, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, gave an interview to the journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona from the MediaSet group, in front of the Basilica of St. Peter at Vatican. Topics such as young people, the Congregation, Don Bosco, the Church, the role of the laity, life of witness, his own personal vocational story as a Salesian... etc., featured during the conversation. The interview was broadcast on Sunday, 28 January 2024 on the Italian TV channel TGCOM24, as part of the "Stanze Vaticane" (From the Rooms of Vatican) column.
(ANS - Mandaluyong) – Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) in Mandaluyong welcomed Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, on January 26, 2024. Cardinal Grech plays a vital role in the ongoing Synod on Synodality.
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INTERVIEWS
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Italy – Cultivating friendship with God. Interview with Fr Marco Panero, SDB, author of "In the Tent of Meeting"
(ANS – Rome) – Today we are interviewing Fr Marco Panero, Salesian, professor of Moral Philosophy at the Pontifical Salesian University and Councillor of the Apostolic Penitentiary. His volume of meditations is in the bookstores and is particularly suitable for this time of Lent, with the intriguing title: "In the tent of meeting. Meditations on spiritual life " (Edizioni Ancora, 2023 – ISBN 978-88-514-2783-2).
EDITORIAL
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“Speaking with the Heart”: A great Antidote for the Ills of today’s world
‘Revolutionize the world with your kindness, by speaking with your heart’, is the dream that Pope Francis envisions for humanity through his 57th World Communication Day message, that falls on this Ascension Sunday, 21st May 2023. ‘Speak with your heart in truth and charity’, and this is the best antidote that can cure the ills of today’s society.
EVENTS
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Italy – "Labs To Future": the final event of the "Labs To Learn" project in Valdocco
(ANS – Turin) – The final event of the "Labs to Learn" project was held on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, entitled "Labs To Future: The path – The results – The challenges" . The project was selected by the "Con i Bambini" social enterprise within the framework of the Foundation for the Fight against Child Educational Poverty and came into being with the intention of combating early school leaving and preventing educational poverty, increasing the number of young people with difficulties who fulfil their school obligation, access higher education and/or job placement, and opening the way for personal growth according to their inclinations and aspirations.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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United States – INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian programs focus on inclusion for girls and women
(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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CHEERFUL AND SERENE EVEN THOUGH LIVING IN A WHEELCHAIR
The Message of the Rector Major, Cardinal Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB
Encounters on Epiphany with amazing people who have good hearts and luminous faith