(ANS – Rome) – The 29th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation concluded on April 12, 2025, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, following the Eucharistic celebration. This moment marked the culmination of a journey of discernment, reflection, and prayer lasting 55 days, with the central theme “Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to the young.”
(ANS – Rome) - On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the Salesian Congregation concluded its 29th General Chapter with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome. This historic event brought to an end nearly two months of prayer, discernment, and dialogue, which began on 16 February 2025 at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin—two basilicas built by Don Bosco himself.
(ANS – Rome) – The 29th General Chapter of the Salesians of Don Bosco is coming to its conclusion. The final Holy Mass and the closing ceremony will take place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, located adjacent to the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. This significant moment will be streamed live on Saturday, April 12, starting at 11:00 AM (UTC+2), on the official ANS YouTube channel, allowing Salesians and members of the Salesian Family from all over the world to virtually participate in this moment of grace and thanksgiving.
Do not miss the opportunity to join in prayer and take part in the conclusion of this important moment in the life of the Congregation.
(ANS – Vatican City) – Weeks of reflection, dialogue, and above all, personal and communal discernment in listening to the Holy Spirit culminated meaningfully on the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025. The Salesians participating in the 29th General Chapter gathered for a powerful moment of unity and faith: a Jubilee Mass at the Altar of the Chair of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard.
THE MESSAGE OF THE VICAR OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Fr Stefano Martoglio
To celebrate a General Chapter in one place or in some other place is not an indifferent matter. Certainly, being at Valdocco, in the "cradle of the charism", we have the opportunity to rediscover the beginnings of our history and rediscover the originality that constitutes the heart of our identity as consecrated persons and apostles to the young.
(ANS – Rome) – From Thursday, April 10 to Saturday, April 12, 2025, Rome will host the final phase of the 29th General Chapter of the Salesians of Don Bosco, with a Jubilee Pilgrimage that blends spirituality, charismatic memory, and Salesian fraternity. The event, meticulously prepared with the active involvement of the Salesians and staff from the Salesian Generalate, will see the participation of approximately 230 chapter members from around the world. They will conclude, after six and a half weeks in Turin, their journey at the Chapter – to return to the apostolic mission that now awaits them, to share what they have experienced at Valdocco in the various Salesian Provinces worldwide.