This document introduces the proceedings of the ACSSA Seminar held in Hong Kong in December 2004, which commemorates the centennial presence of Salesian Work in East Asia. Following the centenary celebration of the Salesians’ arrival in India and preceding the analogous event in Hong Kong/Macao, this seminar aimed to explore the Salesian legacy in East Asia, including China, Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam.
This book provides a reflection on the Acts of the ACSSA Seminar in Hong Kong (December 2004), focusing on the historical presence of the Salesian Work in East Asia. Continue reading “Nestor Impelido – The Beginnings of the Salesian Presence in East Asia. Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
This article summarizes the history and principles of the Secular Institute of the Don Bosco Volunteers in the Philippines, a recognized institute within the Catholic Church. Acknowledging their establishment in 1947, the institute is defined in Canon 710, emphasizing “consecrated secularity.”
The article emphasizes the unique identity of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (SIHM) in Thailand as agents of the universal call to holiness within the Church.
The abstract outlines the history of the Institute of the Daughters of the Queenship of Mary, founded by Fr. Carlo Della Torre SDB. Continue reading “Anna Saksri Ngamwong – “History of the origins of the institute of the daughters of the queenship of Mary” in “The beginnings of the salesian presence in East Asia” Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
This article recounts the historical backdrop of the Salesian missionaries’ arrival in Miyazaki, Japan, in 1926, coinciding with the promulgation of Pope Pius XI’s encyclical “Rerum Ecclesiae.”
This article reflects on the historical journey of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in the Philippines. Originating from the FMA’s expulsion from Mainland China in 1955, it details the establishment of their first house in Victorias, Negros Occidental, and the founding of St. Mary Mazzarello School. Continue reading “Estrella Castalone – “The daughters of Mary help of christians in the Philippines” in “The beginnings of the salesian presence in East Asia” Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
This article delves into the nascent years of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in Thailand from 1931 to 1952. Invited by Fr. Gaetano Pasotti, the Acting Provincial of the Salesian Congregation and later the first Salesian Bishop in Thailand, the FMA responded to the call to assist in the mission field initiated by the Salesian Fathers in 1927. Continue reading “Ana Rosa Sivori – “The beginning of the daughters of Mary help of christians in Thailand. The first twenty years (1931-1952)” in “The beginnings of the salesian presence in East Asia” Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
This article explores the history of the mission of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in Japan during the years 1929-1952. Drawing inspiration from the command to “cast into the deep,” echoing the words of Jesus to Peter and the disciples, the article highlights the institute’s response to the call for evangelization.
This article recounts the mission of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in China initiated by Msgr. Luigi Versiglia in January 1923. The first six sisters arrived in Shiu Chow on May 15, 1923, under the guidance of Msgr. Versiglia.
This study examines the period from 1922 to 1950 when the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) embarked on their educational mission in the Far East. The research delves into the challenges faced by the FMA in managing mission-related works, particularly in navigating institutional relationships with Salesian Superiors and addressing economic considerations. Continue reading “Grazia Loparco – “The arrival of the daughters of Mary help of christians in the Far East” in “The beginnings of the salesian presence in East Asia” Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
This introduction serves as a preamble to the Acts of the ACSSA Seminar in Hong Kong (December 2004), commemorating the centenary of the Salesians’ arrival in India and anticipating a similar celebration in Hong Kong and Macao. Continue reading “Francesco Motto – “Introduction” in “The beginnings of the salesian presence in East Asia” Acts of the seminar on salesian history, Hong Kong, 4-6 December 2004. Vol II”
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