Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”Like Don Bosco the educator, we offer young people the Gospel of joy through a pedagogy of kindness”. Second year of preparation for the Bicentenary of his birth”in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

This letter, written on the Birth of the Lord, urges fellow Congregation members to embrace the joy of encountering Christ during the Year of Faith. Despite health constraints, the writer actively participated in the Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”Like Don Bosco the educator, we offer young people the Gospel of joy through a pedagogy of kindness”. Second year of preparation for the Bicentenary of his birth”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”

He is pleased to convey a special greeting and the apostolic blessing of the Holy Father. On Friday, February 13th, the Rector Major and his Council had a special audience with the Supreme Pontiff. Their intention was to express gratitude to His Holiness for his support during the centenary celebrations of ’88, particularly for the Apostolic Brief concerning the special “Year of Grace” and his commitment to visit Turin in September 1988. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” 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”

Among the many blessings received in this centenary year of grace, the convocation of the upcoming General Chapter, the 23rd in our history, stands out prominently. Don Bosco himself attached great significance to general chapters, presiding over the first four from 1887 to 1886. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” 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”

The approaching celebration of GC23 is marked by preparations. In September, the precapitular commission, under the guidance of the moderator and in coordination with the Rector Major, will draft reports or schemata to be distributed in advance to participants of the general chapter. Over recent months, the Acts of various provincial chapters have been received and analyzed by the General Council. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” 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”

The Rector Major extends greetings from himself and the members of the new General Council. They are soon to convene for a thorough examination of the guidelines established by GC23 and to formulate an animation and governance program aimed at enhancing their service to the Provinces over the next six years. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” 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”

During recent visits to various provinces, the Rector Major has personally witnessed the efforts being made to implement the resolutions and guidelines of the General Chapter. This entails translating into action the wealth of insights accumulated by the Congregation since the Second Vatican Council. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””

Arthur Lenti – “Saint with a human face: Don Bosco in Father Giulio Barberis original chronicle” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

The Central Salesian Archive contains numerous eyewitness reports of Don Bosco’s words and deeds, particularly in the form of chronicles and memoirs. I drew heavily on these documents for previous articles which saw the light of day in the pages of this Journal. I shall do the same for the present article.

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

The Rector Major writes on the anniversary of his first religious profession, marking 50 years since that significant date, just halfway to the centenary celebrations of the congregation in ’88. He completed his novitiate two years after Don Bosco’s canonization and is observing his Golden Jubilee of profession a couple of years before the centenary of Don Bosco’s death. This period of time prompts reflections on his Salesian experience. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””

Samuel Komanvi Amaglo – “Les jeunes au carrefour de la mission comme exercice de dialogue éducatif théologique. L’experience des Salesiens de Don Bosco au Maroc ” in “Giovani e scelte di vita. Prospettive educative”

Partendo dall’esperienza salesiana dell’accompagnamento dei giovani cristiani e musulmani nel contesto pastorale e di dialogo interreligioso del Marocco, questo contributo – in lingua francese – mette a fuoco il ruolo dei giovani nella relazione costruttiva tra missione evangelizzatrice, educazione e dialogo interreligioso, che sono sempre coesistiti nei vari contesti del mondo. Continue reading “Samuel Komanvi Amaglo – “Les jeunes au carrefour de la mission comme exercice de dialogue éducatif théologique. L’experience des Salesiens de Don Bosco au Maroc ” in “Giovani e scelte di vita. Prospettive educative””

Francesco Gentile ,Guglielmo Malizia,Mario Tonini – “Quaranta anni a servizio dei giovani delle classi popolari. Successo formativo e progetto di vita degli allievi del CNOS-FAP” in “Giovani e scelte di vita. Prospettive educative”

Il motore della crescita quantitativa e qualitativa del CNOS-FAP (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane – Formazione Aggiornamento Professionale) va trovato nella concezione di  formazione professionale (FP), intesa come un principio pedagogico capace di rispondere alle esigenze del pieno sviluppo della persona secondo un approccio specifico fondato sull’esperienza reale e sulla riflessione in ordine alla prassi e non come semplice addestramento, finalizzato all’insegnamento di destrezze manuali. Continue reading “Francesco Gentile ,Guglielmo Malizia,Mario Tonini – “Quaranta anni a servizio dei giovani delle classi popolari. Successo formativo e progetto di vita degli allievi del CNOS-FAP” in “Giovani e scelte di vita. Prospettive educative””

Juan Bottasso – “Los salesianos y la educación de los Shuar 1893-1920. Mirando más allá de los fracasos y los éxitos” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

I salesiani presero in carico il Vicariato di Mendez e Gualaquiza (Ecuador) nel 1893 e, dopo un breve periodo di esplorazione dell’area geografica, furono disposti a intraprendere il loro piano di missione.

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Francisco Castellanos Hurtado – “Educación salesiana en el colegio de Santa Julia en la Ciudad de México en tiempos difíciles” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

El modelo educativo-pastoral de Don Bosco, iniciado en Turín en 1841, evolucionó desde simples actividades catequísticas y recreativas hasta la consolidación de una obra con sede permanente en la Casa del Sr. Pinardi en Valdocco en 1846. A lo largo de los años, Don Bosco expandió su labor, adquiriendo la Casa Pinardi en 1850 y desarrollando instalaciones educativas más amplias.

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Garibay Jorge Álvarez – “La educación salesiana en la ciudad de Puebla 1894-1922” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

Este ensayo rescata parte de la historia de la casa salesiana de Puebla desde su origen, en 1894 hasta 1922, con el apoyo fundamental de documentos que son memoria viva de eventos pasados. La casa salesiana de Puebla nació con la idea de ayudar a los jóvenes pobres y necesitados enseñándoles un oficio con el cual podrían ganarse una vida honesta.

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Evaristo Olmos Velázquez – “La educación salesiana en la «Escuela de artes y oficios del Espíritu Santo – Colegio Salesiano», 1906-1922” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

La “Escuela de Artes y Oficios del Espíritu Santo” fue fundada por el canónigo Manuel Azpeitia y Palomar en 1897 y pasó a manos de los salesianos el 31 de marzo de 1906. Esta obra, considerada la fundación de la Provincia de Guadalajara, tiene una historia muy significativa en sus casi 24 años de existencia.
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Francesco Motto – “Una svolta nella pastorale giovanile del primo dopoguerra nella parrocchia italiana di San Francisco (California – USA)” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

Chiamati nel 1897 per l’assistenza religiosa alle migliaia di immigrati italiani di San Francisco, i salesiani nell’ambito della parrocchia etnica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo avevano necessariamente operato con sollecitudine anche in favore della gioventù, cui andava, per motivi carismatici, il loro interesse.

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