NEWS
(ANS - São Paulo) - Continuing the program of meetings of the Delegates for Formation and Social Communication of the various regions of the Salesian Congregation, a meeting on Communication and Formation of the Interamerica and America-South Cone Regions was held in São Paulo, Brazil, from Sept. 6 to 11 at the Lapa Center, on the theme: "Educational Ethics and Pastoral Aesthetics in the Digital World."
(ANS – Mumbai) - Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), Mumbai, extended a warm welcome to 19 tribal students along with one of their professors from the Gokhale Education Society's Arts, Science and Commerce College in Jawahar Taluka, Palghar District, Maharashtra. They were invited to the Engineering College to participate in a five day residential workshop on 3D Modelling and Printing sponsored by M/s. Technotalent India Pvt. Ltd from 30 August to 3 September 2022.
(ANS - Bacău) - On 5 September 2022, the Foundation "Sf. Ioan Bosco" of Bacău opened the doors of the first Salesian school in Romania with great joy. The mission of the Don Bosco school is based on the Preventive System transmitted by the Saint of Youth, thanks to which it aims to respond to the numerous challenges of today's society. Thus, the Salesian school offers young people an integral education focusing above all on three aspects: education of the conscience, education to love, and finally education to the society -all of which are necessary for the harmonious development of a child. The values underpinning the school thus include education, love and faith.
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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.”