(ANS - Rome) - On Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 2023, in Rome, at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS), the 13th edition of the Salesian Days of Communication was held, two days of reflection and training on communication-related issues.
(ANS – Rome) - The Institute of Salesian History (ISS), Rome, organized the presentation of the book by Prof. Thomas Anchukandam sdb, titled, «Theological Formation of Salesians in India with Special Reference to Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore (1967-1976)» (LAS, 2022) in the Sala Juan Vecchi, Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), Rome, at 3 p.m. on 21 April 2023.
Turin, Italy - April 2023 - As per tradition, on April 25, the Salesians of Piedmont, Aosta Valley and Lithuania (ICP) gathered together to experience as a family the Provincial Feast. This year, they chose to celebrate it at the Salesian house in Turin-Crocetta, in honor of 100 years since its founding. For this, the Young Theology Students and the Crocetta community organized a simple moment of theater and entertainment, in which they recalled the history of the work and the Salesians who have passed through it. The Provincial Feast also provided an opportunity to remember some special anniversaries of the confreres (so-called "jubilees"): in particular, the Provincial community was able to celebrate Fr Beppe Gianolio (80 years of profession and 70 years of priesthood), Fr Ferdinando Bergamelli (70 years of profession), Fr Renzo Virano (70 years of profession and 60 years of priesthood), and Fr Gian Paolo Ferino (50 years of priesthood).
Turin, Italy-April 2023 - Last April 18, at the Salesian Theological Studentate in Turin-Crocetta, the Curatorium, the gathering of Salesian superiors co-responsible for the interprovincial and, in this case, International formation house, was held. Fr Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, Councilor for the Mediterranean Region, presided over the meeting, and nine Superiors from Salesian Provinces participated: Fr Leonardo Mancini (ICP); Fr Igino Biffi (INE); Fr Giuliano Giacomazzi (ILE); Fr Stefano Aspettati (ICC); Fr Peter Timko (SLK); Fr Marko Kosnik (SLO); Fr Martin Hobza (CEP); Fr Tihomir Sutalo (CRO); and Fr Reinhard Gesing (GER). Also present were the ICP Provincial Economer, Fr Giorgio De Giorgi, and the Dean of the Faculty of Theology from UPS in Rome, Fr Antonio Escudero. Also attending from the community were the Director, Fr Marek Chrzan, the Dean, Fr Cristian Besso, and the Economer, Br. Jose Trigona. The agenda included the Director's report on the progress of the community's educational life, the Headmaster's report on school aspects, and the Economer's report on economic issues. All these issues provoked fruitful discussion among those present, with an attempt to seek solutions and proposals for continuous improvement. There was also room in the day's program for a meeting of the Provincials with young Salesians from their respective Provinces to discuss the issues presented.
(ANS - Castelnuovo Don Bosco) - The last day of the International Meeting for those responsible for the Salesian Bulletin was dedicated to visiting the places of Don Bosco, namely Chieri and Becchi, at Colle Don Bosco.
Turin, Italy - The Missionary Mandate for the future departures of the Pathway in the Heart of the World 2023, of the Piedmont and Aosta Valley Special Circumscription (ICP), was held on April 16. The Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Fr. Leonardo Mancini, ICP Provincial, was attended by all the youth, animators and educators who were experiencing SYM DAY at that very same time, and the priests accompanying them. For the twenty young people and their companions who decided to go on mission, the Missionary Mandate is a very meaningful event, as it is a launching and a blessing for themselves and for whoever will be on each one's path. During the handing over of the missionary cross, each of the departed felt the affection and support of all the young people present and now they are ready to leave for this year's two destinations, Kenya and Uganda.
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Italy – A Salesian on the front line of the war in Ukraine: "Being close counts, words come later"(ANS - Rome) - As he tells with a gentleness that does not seem to come from horror, he is "resting a little bit" in Rome these days. Fr Oleh Ladnyuk is a Ukrainian Salesian priest who is a military chaplain at the front, among the soldiers who fight in defence of their country and among the civilians who for over two years have seen their lives wiped out. He brings humanitarian aid where the missiles fall and from those places he helps with the evacuation of young people and adults - so far at least 500 people, but there are probably many more. These days the Salesian – who carries out his ministry in Dnipro and teaches History in a state school in the city – is in Rome to take part with two other priests and a dozen lay people from his country in the "Accompanying when Trauma Hits" course hosted by the Pontifical Salesian University in collaboration with the Faculty of Educational Sciences, with the DON BOSCO NEL MONDO Foundation and the Don Bosco Network. A project that aims to provide theoretical and methodological tools to deal with the traumas caused by war.
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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.
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Italy – "Education and culture of safeguarding in sport. Towards the establishment of protection and prevention models": PGS conference with UPS(ANS – Rome) – The synergy between the Salesian Youth Sports Centres (PGS) and the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome gave rise to the conference on "Education and culture of safeguarding in sport. Towards the establishment of models of protection and prevention", which will take place on 13 April, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at the UPS facilities in Rome.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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United States – INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide shelter and support(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of homeless children on the International Day for Street Children. The day provides organizations and the millions of street children in countries worldwide with an opportunity to have their voices heard while ensuring that their rights are not ignored.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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I’M A SALESIAN AND I’M A BOROROTHE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB
Diary of a Happy and Blessed Missionary Day
Dear friends , I’m writing to you from Meruri in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. I write this greeting almost as if it were a journalistic report, because it has been only 24 hours since I arrived in the middle of this Brazilian state.