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.
For the beginning of our centennial celebration we are gathered together here as a family in the place where the Salesians established their first presence in the United States of America. When we compare our present- day situation with that at the moment of our arrival we find much for which we must be grateful to God.
The letter extends Easter wishes and gratitude for condolences on the author’s father’s passing. It mentions the upcoming beatification of Fr. Bronislaw Marhiewicz and the initiation of Team Visits halfway through the six years following the last General Chapter. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16,9). Presentation of the Northern European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
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””
The Rector Major recounts his recent travels undertaken for the purpose of animation. In September, he visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil; in October, North Belgium and Holland; and in November, he participated in two important “Team visits” in Delhi with the Indian provinces and in Thailand with those of the Far East. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
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””
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””
The Rector Major wrote this letter from the 7th General Chapter of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. The Chapter commenced officially on 15 September following a week-long retreat. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
In this letter the Rector Major announces the death of Father Giovenale Dho.
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””
La lettera sottolinea l’importanza degli oratori festivi nella tradizione salesiana, secondo il discorso del 1913. Queste istituzioni rappresentano la pietra angolare dell’Opera salesiana insieme alle missioni e alle vocazioni ecclesiastiche.
Recently the Central Salesian Archives released the files of the Rua rectorate on some 1,750 microfiches. This boon has made archival research in that rectorate possible even for students residing away from the Central Archives.
The letter shares the author’s reflections on a year of illness, expressing gratitude for God’s grace and the support of confreres. Despite physical weakness, they maintain clarity of mind and contribute to the Congregation’s welfare. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Sickness and old age in the salesian experience” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Questo testo, scritto dal Rettor Maggiore della congregazione salesiana nel 1915 durante la Prima guerra mondiale, offre una prospettiva unica sulle sfide e le fonti di conforto affrontate dalla comunità salesiana in quel periodo.
Lo studio presenta la biografia di Don Francesco Convertini, un sacerdote salesiano missionario che ha trascorso oltre quaranta anni in India al servizio degli umili in nome di Cristo. Scritta con passione e impegno dall’autore, l’opera si concentra sulla vita straordinaria di Don Convertini, svelando la sua umanità, la sua fede incrollabile e il suo impegno per i più bisognosi. Continue reading “Nicola Palmisano – Anche il fragno fiorisce. Don Francesco Convertini missionario salesiano”
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