NEWS
(ANS - Kobylanka) - On 18 September, Archbishop Jan Romeo Pawłowski, secretary for Pontifical Representations, consecrated the church dedicated to Blessed Stefan Wyszyński in the presence of numerous pilgrims, priests, deacons, seminarians and nuns. By decree of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Szczecin-Kamień, Msgr. Andrzej Dzięga, the church of Kobylanka has become the Shrine of Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński.
(ANS - Lima) - In the presence of the ecclesial authorities of the Archdiocese of Lima and the Salesian Congregation, Archbishop Rt. Rev. Carlos Gustavo Castillo decreed the introduction of the Cause for Beatification and Canonization of Fr Luigi Bolla and "ordered that the process on the life, virtues and reputation of holiness of the Servant of God Father Luigi Bolla be opened". Thus, the Diocesan Process in the Archdiocese of Lima began on Monday 27 September 2021.
(ANS - Santiago de Chile) - On Friday 10 September, the Salesian Academy of Arts and Communications (ASAC in Spanish) concluded the second online training programme organized by the Salesian multimedia center "Caetera Tolle". It brought together students of 22 Salesian schools in the country.
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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.”