INTERVIEWS
(ANS – Tampa) – Cristo Rey Tampa High School at Mary Help of Christians Center, now in its fifth year of existence (with Grades 9-11 thus far), came about through the hand of Divine Providence and the initial financial backing of the Mary Help of Christians Foundation. The hard work of many people – the Salesians; Bill Palmisano, director of the foundation; Jim Madden, the first principal; and the school’s founding president and CEO, Charles Imbergamo – have brought the school where it is today. Here is an interview with Fr Steve Ryan, SDB, one of the founders of this Salesian work helping poor youth.
(ANS - Lagos) - In September 2012, 17 Vietnamese were sent as missionaries ad gentes within the context of the 143rd Salesian Missionary Expedition. Fr Thomas Huan, SDB, is one of these. He is part of the Province of Western English-speaking Africa (AFW) and wanted to share some reflections on the missionary life that he leads in Nigeria.
(ANS – Lusaka) – "Share the Light" is a charity created from the projects and links developed by the staff and students of Salesian College Farnborough with young people in Zambia. One of its key objectives is to develop young people who are articulate, informed and personally engaged 'advocates' for the developing world. This dates back to the first trip from Salesian College Farnborough to Mazabuka in 2012, and since then, the advocate programme has been a central part of the work carried out by "Share the Light". As in any relationship, the benefits are two-way and the ‘advocates’ outlooks on the world are often shaped by their experiences in Zambia. Scott visited Mazabuka in 2014, and sums up the contrast between his expectations and the reality.