Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full” (Jn 10, 10b). Presentation of the Africa-Madagascar Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

In this letter, the author reflects on the upcoming beatification ceremonies for Salesian martyrs and Zeffirino Namuncurá. They emphasize the call to total commitment and fidelity to the Lord, exemplified by these individuals. The author then discusses the Africa – Madagascar Region, highlighting its significance and challenges. They underscore the importance of promoting life, peace, and freedom in the continent, emphasizing evangelization and education as key aspects of their mission. The letter concludes with an invitation to explore the Region’s opportunities and challenges.

Contents:

• The Africa-Madagascar Region
• 1. Africa-Madagascar today
  • 1.1. Salesians in the Continent of Africa
  • 1.2. Salesian works
  • 1.3. The social-political and religious background against which our works are set
• 2. History of the development of Salesian works in Africa
  • 2.1. Before Project Africa
  • 2.2. Project Africa
  • 2.3. Project Africa, fruit of Congregational synergy
• 3. The Salesian charism and the African situation
  • 3.1. Youth Ministry
  • 3.2. Parishes and Missions
  • 3.3. Social Communication
  • 3.4. The Salesian Family
  • 3.5. Economy and administration
  • 3.6. Formation
• 4. Towards the Future
  • 4.1 . Challenges
  • 4.2. Relaunching Project Africa
• Conclusion

Reference time period: 2007

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB