Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Whether I am near you or far away, I am always thinking of you” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The Rector Major adopts a more informal tone in his letter, reflecting on the request from GC25 to vary the style of circular letters. He aims for simplicity and discursiveness, intending to bridge doctrinal themes with reflections on the daily life of the Congregation. Following the publication of the Project of Animation and Government, he shares his impressions and assessment of his first year of service, highlighting efforts to harmonize the Project with the Congregation’s priorities.

Contents:

• 1. A hymn of praise
• 2. The first months of work in the General Council
• 3. The activity of doctrinal guidance
• 4. Visits to the Provinces
  • 4.1 Italy
  • 4.2 France
  • 4.3 Poland
  • 4.4 Argentina
  • 4.5 Philippines and Thailand
    • Reasons for the journeys
    • The visit to the Philippines
    • The visit to Thailand
• 5. Conclusion

Reference time period: 2003

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB