Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “With the courage of Don Bosco on the new frontiers of social communication” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter begins with greetings and gratitude to the recipients, following the recent celebration of the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians at Valdocco. It expresses appreciation for contributions to the restoration of the Basilica and reflects on recent global events, including the death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI. The author highlights Pope John Paul II’s enduring impact and Pope Benedict XVI’s clear vision and emphasis on listening to God’s will. The letter concludes with a pledge of support and collaboration for Pope Benedict XVI’s ministry.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. Historical approach
  • A commitment of fidelity
  • Appreciation of our past history
  • A new mentality
  • A cultural conversion

• • Salesians’urgent need of formation
  • Organizational and institutional response
  • Further incentives for our future activity
• 2. Challenges thrown up by social communication
  • Development in technology
  • Innovations in the media at technical and structural levels
  • Characteristics of the digital culture
  • Challenges from the standpoint of education
  • Challenges from the institutional point of view
• 3. Practical guidelines
  • 3.1. Change of strategy
  • 3.2. Working tools
    • 3.2.1. Fr Vecchi’s letter on social communication
    • 3.2.2. Salesian social communication system
    • 3.2.3. Guidelines for formation of Salesians in social communication
• 4. Conclusion

Reference time period: 2005

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB