Guwahati, India - November 9, 2017 - As part of his Animation Visit to the Indian Province of Guwahati yesterday, the Rector Major went to Hatigaon where he celebrated the 25 years of the Salesian house and met several religious of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, the twelfth group of the Salesian Family.
(ANS – Guwahati) – The Rector Major, Fr Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB, arrived yesterday, November 8, on a three-day animation visit to Guwahati Province (ING), following a brief visit to Bangalore. On his arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Don Bosco Institute, Kharghuli, and homaged by, among others, Fr Thomas Vattathara (VM), the Provincial of Guwahati.
Ramos Mejía, Argentina - October 28, 2017 - The “Ramos Mejía” center celebrated 25 years of lay management. The center - where Jorge Mario Bergoglio also studied - was one of the pioneers in the Salesian world to have a lay Director. In the celebratory Mass those who launched this process in 1992 were recalled. Even Major Rector Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, who repeatedly emphasized the importance of the "shared mission", sent a congratulatory video for the occasion.
(ANS – Bangalore) – “The entire Salesian Congregation is proud of Kristu Jyothi College, the prominent theological study centre of the congregation for the way it has been contributing to the global church, the Salesian congregation and the church in India,” said Fr Angel Fernandez Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian congregation. He was speaking on the occasion of the golden jubilee of Kristu Jyothi College at Bangalore on Monday evening.
(ANS – Bangalore) – The Animation Visit of the Rector Major, Rev Fr. Ángel Fernandez Artime, to the Province of Bangalore, started on a high note as he landed at the Kochi International Airport at 9.40 am on November 4, 2017. A rousing welcome in the traditional way was accorded him by the confreres of the Province.
(ANS - Rome) - Fr Ángel Fernández Artime's mission proceeds at a grand pace so he may come to know, first hand, what the Congregation around the world face, and to bring to each his own encouragement as Successor to Don Bosco. Starting tomorrow, 4 November, until Sunday, 12 November, the Rector Major has embarked on his Animation Visit to India's Salesian Provinces of Bangalore, Guwahati and Mumbai.
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.”