NEWS
(ANS – Yaoundé) – On Sunday November 14th, 2021, the Salesians of Don Bosco at “Saint Augustine” Theologate, in the Nkol’Afeme community, Yaoundé, officially inaugurated their Bosco Youth Centre: a place where the youngsters of neighbouring villages can have intellectual, spiritual, and human formation besides games and recreation. The Salesian house, dedicated to the theological formation of the Salesians, hosts 52 confreres from 15 countries.
(ANS - Rome) - In October 2021, Emanuela Chiang of the Central Youth Ministry department of the Congregation, launched a study on the current state of Integral Ecology in the various Salesian Provinces and houses throughout the world. The purpose of the survey’s is manifold: to understand the sensitivity within the Congregation towards issues related to Integral Ecology as understood by Pope Francis in Laudato Sì; to map existing initiatives carried out directly or in collaboration with others; to outline a strategy with common objectives to be achieved and with different paths according to the contexts, so that all the Salesians in the world can contribute concretely to the care of the Common Home, not only by educating the young, but also by making a personal commitment to leave them a better planet.
(ANS - Setúbal) - Reports of the opening of new Salesian communities in Europe are not that common. Yet, recently the community of “St Dominic Savio” at Setúbal was inaugurated as a Salesian presence with five religious whom the Lord has called to this ecclesial, Salesian and youth mission. Canonically erected last June, this Salesian presence is actually located in an unconventional space: A twin-apartment in a residential building.
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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.”