The Rector Major's digital certificate of appreciation was sent to the correspondents, translators, and IT experts on the sidelines of the Spiritual Exercises that the Rector Major is preaching to the Provincial Councils of the Central and Northern Europe Region. Here are his words.
“Good morning from Valdocco, good morning my brothers, and sisters! Hello, how are you? Greetings!
I’m here in Valdocco today, happy to greet you on the 25th anniversary of the great endeavor of ‘AustraLasia’, this extraordinary service of communication and information, but first of all service of communion within the [East Asia-Oceania] region and within the Congregation. I should be brief, and as you see, today at Valdocco is already quite fresh weather.
I would like to say a big ‘thanks’ to all of you: starting from the EAO regional councillors who have believed so much in this initiative, to many of you who are preparing the news, the translators, and IT experts. All of you may feel very much appreciated through my short address.
Especially that your efforts were and are a great service of communion to our Congregation, to the whole Salesian Family. I would like to be brief to share this message online.
We should continue; [AustraLasia] is of extraordinary value and in the name of Don Bosco thank you for all that you do. Thank you, thank you so much in the name of Don Bosco.
See you soon. Bye, bye!”
His short video message is available on YouTube.
For his part, the Regional Councilor for East Asia-Oceania spoke about this anniversary at the opening of the joint meeting of the Delegates for Social Communication and for Formation of the East Asia-Oceania Region, scheduled until tomorrow, Oct. 10, in Hua Hin.
“It is a joy for me to invite you to share the joy of our celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the setting up of our 'Australasia news' (November 9, 1997-2022) based now on the Boscolink website.
We give thanks to all who contributed to this unique communication service in the Congregation. For the years leading to the first quarter of the 21st century, many confreres, friends, and members of the Salesian Family have shared their news, photos, and stories regarding their living of the Salesian Charism in their respective countries and provinces or delegations.
We are proud of the far-sighted vision of the Salesian pioneers in this area which is becoming more and more important and relevant for the Salesian World of today. And we are also heartily grateful for those who have contributed articles, news, and photos at the very quick speed.
The 'Bosco.link' website and its archive contain living testimonies for the good and the fruits brought out by the Salesian family in this large region which covers East-Asia Oceania: formation, missions, celebrations of Salesian events, oratories, condolences for the passing away of our dear confreres and great Salesian cooperators. It is the convincing evidence of the Salesian spirituality which has been inculturated in different cultures and geographical regions.
May all the EAO provinces continue to make this website as the channel for information, communion, and tools for evangelization to the Salesian World for the next twenty-five years.”
Today “AustraLasia” reaches daily some more than 1500 subscribed Salesian Family members and is feeding ANS (SDB central news agency) and many others.
