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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “I give thanks to God each time I remember You” (Phil 1,3). Presentation of the Western European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”



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The letter extends warm greetings and gratitude to the recipients in the Western European Region. It acknowledges the region’s growth and contributions to the Salesian Congregation. Recent events, including a joint retreat and youth gatherings, are highlighted. The letter also addresses media allegations regarding abuse, with provincial leaders denying any institutional policy and reaffirming commitment to accountability and youth welfare. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “I give thanks to God each time I remember You” (Phil 1,3). Presentation of the Western European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”” →

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”You will be my witnesses… even to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1, 8b). Presentation of the Italy-Middle East Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”



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The letter begins with warm greetings to the recipients, highlighting recent events within the Salesian Congregation. It notes the appointment of Fr. Luc Van Looy as Bishop of Ghent, expressing gratitude for his service and announcing the appointment of Fr. Adriano Bregolin as the new Vicar General. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”You will be my witnesses… even to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1, 8b). Presentation of the Italy-Middle East Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”” →

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”



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Contents:

  • Introduction
  • 1. The turning point ot the Second Vatican Council
  • 2. The four general-chapter stages
  • 3. New perspectives in the rewritten text: Nature of the Constitutions
    • Emphasis on the charismatic aspect of our vocation
    • Rererence to the Founder
    • Adaptation to the new Code of Canon Law
    • Concrete nature and compass of our Rule of life
  • 4. General structure of the Constitutions:
      • Foreword: Don Bosco
      • 1st Part: Identity
      • 2nd Part: Commitments made at profession
      • 3rd Part: Formation
      • 4th Part: Animation and government
      • Conclusion: Our particular law and fidelity

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Egidio Viganò – “Promulgation of the constitutions and general regulations of the Society of st Francis de Sales” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St. John Bosco”



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The “Rule of life,” a cherished legacy embodying the identity of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has been recently reaffirmed in the Constitutions, officially approved by the Apostolic See, and the general Regulations, endorsed by the general chapter. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Promulgation of the constitutions and general regulations of the Society of st Francis de Sales” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St. John Bosco”” →

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”



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The Rector Major has just returned from an extensive journey, the longest one he has undertaken, which involved circling the globe. Through his travels, he has gained first-hand knowledge, albeit incomplete, of the Salesian presence in various nations worldwide. He highlights the growing appeal from the southern hemisphere, particularly evident through initiatives like Project Africa and the establishment of young foundations in Polynesia, Melanesia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”” →

Michele Rua – “Osservanza delle Costituzioni e dei Regolamenti” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”



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Le Costituzioni, uscite dal cuore paterno di D. Bosco, approvate dalla Chiesa, infallibile ne’ suoi insegnamenti, saranno la guida, la difesa in ogni pericolo, in ogni dubbio o difficoltà. San Francesco d’Assisi diceva: Benedetto sia il religioso che osserva le sue sante Regole! Esse sono il libro della vita, la speranza della salute, il midollo dal Vangelo, la via della perfezione, la chiave del Paradiso, il patto della nostra alleanza con Dio”. Continue reading “Michele Rua – “Osservanza delle Costituzioni e dei Regolamenti” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”” →

Michele Rua – “Visita straordinaria a tutte le case della Pia Società salesiana” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”



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Il documento, datato 18 gennaio 1903, è una lettera scritta da Sac. Michele Rua ai suoi confratelli. Rua esprime il suo desiderio di preservare lo spirito di Don Bosco, seguendo il dettato delle Costituzioni salesiane che richiedono la visita annuale di ogni casa salesiana.
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Michele Rua – “Vigilanza” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”



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Ai maestri, agli assistenti, ai capi di laboratorio il Venerabile Padre fa appello, mostrando quanto anch’essi possano giovare, perchè regni la moralità nelle case. Il buon Padre, con particolare unzione inculca a tutti i suoi figli di regolare la loro condotta in modo che nessuno degli alunni o dipendenti loro possa gettar in faccia il noto proverbio: medice, cura te ipsum.
Sarà pertanto ottima cosa che il Don sia riservato ai soli sacerdoti, ed i chierici siano chiamati semplicemente col titolo di Signori. Continue reading “Michele Rua – “Vigilanza” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”” →

Michele Rua – “La consacrazione del tempio di Maria liberatrice” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”



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Nell’anniversario della morte del Venerabile Fondatore e Padre, don Rua sente irresistibile bisogno di rivolgere di nuovo qualche parola e alcune riflessioni sullo stato della cara Congregazione e sopra loro stessi. In questa giornata, dovrebbe essere naturale immaginare che D. Bosco dal cielo, ove per giudizio infallibile della Chiesa si trova, ripeta, con un’efficacia senza pari, alcuni insegnamenti e varie utilissime raccomandazioni, che si udivano dalle sue labbra durante la sua carriera mortale. Continue reading “Michele Rua – “La consacrazione del tempio di Maria liberatrice” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”” →

John Rasor – “The concept of Secularity in salesian documents” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”



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This article examines the theological meaning of the term “secularity” in Salesian official documents. It begins with a survey of the meanings of secularity in recent theological dictionaries, then shows how these meanings are present in reflection by the sons of Don Bosco.

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