Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

This letter announces two significant updates within the Salesian family. Father Juvenal Dho has been appointed to the Superior Council, succeeding Father Castillo, who became the coadjutor bishop of Trujillo, Venezuela. Father Dho brings extensive experience and expertise to his new role. Additionally, the Superior Council has diligently reviewed the Special Provincial Chapters over the past three months, nearing the completion of this important task. Prayers and support are requested for these ongoing responsibilities.

Summary:

• The highway of post-capitular renewal
• Decentralization and unity in the Congregation today
• Unity in the Congregation
  • Our Society is an ecclesial reality
  • Our Society has its own proper and special charism
  • The Salesian Society is a genuine Religious Congregation
  • The Salesian Society operates at world level
• How decentralization works
  • The provincial community in the world community
  • Tensions and dangers
  • The need for constant striving for balance
  • Taking on new responsibillties
• Towards a campaign of fidelity
  • Tension and charity
  • As the SGC guages the situation
  • Fostering unity

Reference time period: 1973

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB