NEWS
(ANS - Lisbon) - The "Fundação Salesianos," an institution of social solidarity promoted by the Salesian Province "St. Anthony" of Portugal, Missions Department, recently launched a campaign linked to the devolution of Income Tax of Physical Persons (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares - IRS, in Portuguese) that aims to help young people in vulnerable situations, supported by structures such as "SolSal - Solidariedade Salesiana" or "Missão Dom Bosco - Fundo Solidário Salesiano."
(ANS - Lima) – With open arms, the Salesian Province “Santa Rosa” of Peru (PER) welcomes the Salesians of the whole Inter-America Region from 29 to 31 March; they have come to Lima to celebrate the 2023 Team Visit with the Rector Major, his Vicar, the Sector Councilors, and the Regional Councilor. Yesterday, Tuesday 28 March, was the day of arrivals and the first welcome to all the participants.
(ANS - Vatican City) - On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Historical Consultors of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints cast affirmative votes on the Positio super martyrio of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and VIII Companions, Professed Priests of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, who were killed in odium fidei in the Nazi death camps in the years 1941-1942. The Positio was delivered on July 21, 2022, and had Fr. Szczepan Tadeusz Praśkiewicz OCD as its Relator, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni as Postulator, and Dr. Mariafrancesca Oggianu as Collaborator. The vote of the aforementioned Historical Consultants concerns the scientific value and sufficiency of the documents, collected during the Diocesan Inquiry, as well as the ascertainment that the reputation of martyrdom is sufficient and constant. Based on this preliminary but essential judgment, the Theological Consultors and subsequently the Cardinals and Bishops Members of the Dicastery will be able to make their judgment on the martyrdom of the Servants of God.
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INTERVIEWS
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Democratic Republic of Congo – Fr Owoudou on the situation in the eastern parts of the country: “No matter how dark the night may seem, dawn will inevitably come”
(ANS - Goma) - During his latest phase of the Extraordinary Visit to the "Mary Most Holy Assumption" Province of Central Africa (AFC), Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, Councillor for the Africa Madagascar Region, conducted an interview with the magazine "JAMBO VIJANA," representing the youth engaged in the Salesian works of the Province's Eastern Delegation. Addressing the ongoing violence and conflicts in the region, Fr. Owoudou expressed hope, saying: "No matter the length of the night, dawn will inevitably come."
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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Peru – Centenary of the High Altar of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Lima
(ANS – Lima) – The centenary of the consecration of the high altar in the Crypt of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Lima was celebrated on 19 March, on the feast of St Joseph and in homage to Fr José Calasanz Marqués, then Provincial of the Salesians in Peru and Bolivia – now recognised as Blessed by the Church – on account of his name.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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DREAMS THAT KEEP COMING TRUE!
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB
When reflecting on all this, I feel I have a little authority to say: “Dear Don Bosco, your Dream is still VERY ALIVE.”