(ANS – Turin) – The fifth week of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) in Turin-Valdocco has been particularly intense. All three thematic areas under discussion have now reached the stage of analysis and proposal, requiring the Chapter members to shift their focus among multiple key issues.
(ANS – Turin) – The week ahead represents a crucial moment for the 29th General Chapter (GC29), during which the capitulars will elect the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, along with the Vicar General and the General Councilors. It is a decisive week for the future of the Salesian Congregation, to be lived in an atmosphere of intense prayer, reflection, and discernment.
(ANS – Turin) – The first evening of discernment for the 29th General Chapter took place today in the Aula Magna, marking the official start of the critical week dedicated to the election of the new Rector Major and the members of the General Council. Guided by Fr. Amedeo Cencini, a Canossian priest, the capitulars embarked on a journey of listening, prayer, and contemplation, centered on the theme of hope and the importance of spiritual discernment.
(ANS – Turin) - March 21 marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. At the 29th General Chapter (GC29), held in Valdocco, this global perspective aligns harmoniously with the commitment to examine every expression of the Salesian world, present on all continents.
(ANS – Turin) – When numerous important reflections arise alongside the need to establish clear priorities, it can be helpful to pause and consider things from a different perspective. This was precisely the approach taken on Thursday, March 20, at the 29th General Chapter (GC29), where the Chapter members focused on refining the document that will summarize the key themes of Core Topic 1: Animation and Care of the True Life of Each Salesian.
(ANS – Turin) – The Solemnity of Saint Joseph was celebrated with particular intensity during the 29th General Chapter (GC29). The participants turned to the patron of the Congregation, seeking his guidance and intercession for the successful outcome of the ongoing assembly in Valdocco.