Egidio Viganò – “The Association of Salesian Cooperators” in “Acts of the Superior Council”

The letter announces the General Council’s greetings and work. It highlights the approval of the new “Regulations of apostolic life” for the Salesian Cooperators by the Apostolic See on May 9, marking the 110th anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s recognition of the “Pious Union.”The document was promulgated on May 24, the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians, at the Basilica at Valdocco, underscoring its importance for the Salesian Family.

Summary:

• Presentation to the confreres: the preserving action of Don Bosco
• • From Don Rua to the present day
  • The time is ripe for a relaunching

• In the light of the path followed by Don Bosco, the Founder: the importance of the revision of the Regulations
  • Steps to discernment concerning the foundation
  • The flexible vitality of the charism
  • Responsibility of the animators
  • Essential aspects of your identity as secular salesians: the energy coming from charity among lay people
  • The salesian spirit of Don Bosco
  • For a relaunching of the Association: some practical questions to be faced
  • A spiritual movement
  • The living presence of Mary Help of Christians

Reference time period: 1876 – 1986

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB