(ANS - Montevideo) - For the first time, today, Tuesday 8 May, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, reaches Uruguay. His visit, which will last until May 13, has as its motto: "Meeting with the Successor of Don Bosco ... United for young people!"
(ANS - Fernando de la Mora) - The Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, continues his Animation Visit to the "Maria Santissima Assunta" Province of Paraguay. During this time, he has visited a number of Salesian centers of the Province and in every place the emotional response of the many children, young people and the local population for such a welcome presence has been clearly visible and moving. Father-like, Fr Á.F. Artime has been greeting and talking to everyone, made himself available for photos and, despite the tiredness due to the hours and hours of travel on winding roads and program changes, he has always kept a smile for all those approaching him.
(ANS - Fuerte Olimpo) - The first village in the Chaco Paraguayo region reached by the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, in his Animation Visit in Paraguay was the city of Fuerte Olimpo, capital of the Department of Alto Paraguay and of the Apostolic Vicariate of Chaco. In this city, Fr Á.F. Artime was declared an honorary citizen, receiving recognition from the civic authorities and declared an illustrious visitor.
(ANS - Coronel Oviedo) - "Welcome, Lord of other lands, I want to offer you my Paraguay, the sweetest expression of its history, relic of glory, its guaraní talk ... 'Carai roipota co yvype reyujhu mborayjhu jha poa', which in your language means 'good luck, affection and love'." With this Paraguayan tune, the young Joel Sandino, belonging to the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), moved everyone present at the meeting with the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, who, accompanied by his Secretary, Fr Horacio López, was welcomed to the rhythm of music and then made himself available for an open dialogue.
(ANS - Rome) – 2018 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the inauguration and consecration of Turin's Basilica of Mary Help of Christians (1868-2018). To mark this important anniversary, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, with the support of the Dicastery for Social Communication, has launched an initiative to unite the whole Salesian Family in prayer around Mary: a "global" novena to Mary Help of Christians in view of the festivities (May 24) via videos to be made available in the next few days on various channels.
(ANS - Asunción) - The Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, accompanied by his Secretary, Fr Horacio López, arrived in Paraguay on the night of Monday 30 April and received a warm welcome at the Salesian Institute "Mons. Lasagna". Thus began his visit to the Salesian Province of Paraguay.
PHOTO GALLERY
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.”