(ANS - Rome) - After the work sessions of the General Council, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, immediately resumed his commitments to bring the embrace of the Successor of Don Bosco around the world. From 1 to 12 August he will be in Brazil, visiting the Provinces of Porto Alegre (BPA) and Belo Horizonte (BBH).
(ANS - Rome) - The term "Salesians" must be and become more and more synonymous with "those who have made a priority choice for children and young people, especially those most in need." This is what Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, says in the video-message of the "Cari Confratelli", or Dear Confreres, column released today, 30 July, and entirely dedicated to presenting the theme for the General Chapter 28 (GC28) of the Congregation.
(ANS - Vatican City) - On Friday 20 July, Rector Major Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, accompanied by Fr Pierluigi Cameroni, Postulator General, met Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Roman Dicastery, at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, as the latter's mandate ends on August 31st.
(ANS - Rome) - On May 19, 2018, Holy Father Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decree concerning the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Augusto Giuseppe Hlond, of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, Archbishop of Gniezno and Warsaw, primate of Poland, cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, founder of the Society of Christ for the Emigrants. Born on 5 July 1881 in Brzęczkowice (Poland), he died in Warszawa (Poland) on October 22, 1948.
(ANS - Guadalajara) - Last April, when Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, visited the Province of Mexico-Guadalajara, only a few days had passed since his previous visit to the young people and Salesians of Syria.
(ANS - Rome) – Today, 13 July, Rector Major Fr Ángel Fernández Artime released the presentation of the 2019 Strenna. "This is a great opportunity to offer several notes for the development of the theme. There is no other pastoral element that the Rector Major offers, in the name of Don Bosco, to the whole Salesian world." The title that will accompany the 2019 journey is: 'So that my joy may be in you' (Jn 15:11). Holiness for you, too.'
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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.”