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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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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”” →

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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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Priority of animation and main lines of action” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”



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The Rector Major presents the Project of Animation and Government for the six-year period 2002-2008, following the GC25. This plan aims to translate the Chapter Document into actionable initiatives within communities worldwide. The Project provides a framework for the Rector Major and his Council to guide, monitor, and assess the implementation of the Chapter’s directives. It reflects a commitment to turn the Chapter’s vision into tangible actions across the Congregation. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Priority of animation and main lines of action” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”” →

Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Now is the acceptable time” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”



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The letter expresses gratitude for support during a personal trial and highlights progress towards Brother Artemide Zatti’s beatification. It continues the Chapter theme on the Salesian community’s presence and life, emphasizing three key areas: fraternal life, witness to evangelical values, and welcoming the young and the poor. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Now is the acceptable time” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”” →

Aldo Giraudo – “Interrogativi e spinte della Chiesa del postconcilio sulla spiritualità salesiana” in “La spiritualità salesiana in un mondo che cambia”



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Chi un giorno vorrà cimentarsi nella ricostruzione storica dei percorsi di attuazione del Concilio Vaticano II da parte della Famiglia Salesiana, si troverà ad analizzare una varietà di eventi e realizzazioni, coordinati dall’alto o promananti dalla base, che testimoniano l’entusiasmo, la cordiale apertura e il grande fervore operativo del postconcilio. Continue reading “Aldo Giraudo – “Interrogativi e spinte della Chiesa del postconcilio sulla spiritualità salesiana” in “La spiritualità salesiana in un mondo che cambia”” →

Joseph Boenzi – “Chastity in the salesian constitutions” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”



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In a letter dated May 24, 1966, Fr. Luigi Ricceri (1901-1989), then Rector Major of the Salesian Society, introduced a new edition of the Constitutions to his confreres. Nearly one year had elapsed since the close of the nineteenth general chapter of the Salesian Society, and six months had passed since the close of Vatican II In this context, Fr. Ricceri introduced the constitutions which carried a number of changes that were to usher the Society toward its twentieth general chapter.

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Luigi Ricceri – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”



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Nell’estratto si discute dei festeggiamenti per il 150° anniversario della nascita di Don Bosco. Il testo affronta anche questioni interne alla Congregazione, come l’acquisto di un terreno per una nuova Casa Generalizia a Roma e la revisione delle Costituzioni e dei Regolamenti. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”” →

Luigi Ricceri – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”



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In questa lettera del 9 marzo 1966 indirizzata ai confratelli e ai figli, il Rettore Maggiore, Sac. Luigi Ricceri, introduce la nuova serie degli “Atti”, seguendo le direttive del Capitolo Generale XIX. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”” →

Renato Ziggiotti – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”



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Il discorso del Rettor Maggiore del 24 giugno 1964 a Torino, in occasione dell’anniversario dell’elezione di Papa Paolo VI, riflette sulla rilevanza e i compiti degli Istituti Religiosi nella Chiesa. Continue reading “Renato Ziggiotti – “Lettera del Rettor Maggiore” in “Atti del Capitolo superiore della società salesiana”” →

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