…for growth in Christ and fruitful endeavors in the upcoming year. Gratitude is expressed to the Lord for the blessings of the past year, with prayers for guidance and strength…
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf 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…
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in ” Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf The Rector Major’s visits to various parts of the Congregation have revealed the keen interest of Provinces and local communities in the guidelines of GC24. Some…
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Counsil of the Salesian Society”
click to download pdf This letter announces the beatification of Father Rua, the first successor of the Founder, which took place in 1971. The author expresses joy in discussing this…
Luigi Ricceri – “The centenary of Salesian missions” in “Acts of The Superior Counsil of the Salesian Society”
click to download pdf In 1975, we celebrate two significant events: the Holy Year and the centenary of our missions. The Holy Year calls for true conversion and reconciliation with…
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
…various countries and within the Salesian Family. The text underscores the challenges faced by missionaries and their contributions to missionary activity, emphasizing the need for documentation and interpretation for future…
Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s missionary dreams (Part I)” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
click to download pdf Because of the vastness of the subject and of the amount of material involved, this essay will be presented in two installments. In this issue, after…
Michael Mendl – “The zeal of the salesians is just the thing. Founding of the salesian work in New York” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
…their particular charism to North America: to San Rafael, California; Savannah, Georgia; and Boston, Massachusetts. This time-1897-1898-the circumstances and the mission were right, and the Salesian root was firmly planted….
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
click to download pdf Good news is emerging from various parts of the Salesian world regarding renewed efforts to understand and implement Don Bosco’s Preventive System. Nearly all the Provincial…
Maria Mukai Yumiko – “Establishing the salesian charism in Japan in the process of founding the caritas sisters of Miyazaki” in “Implantation of the Salesian charism in Asia – Ideals, challenges, answers, results”
click to download pdf The 12th General Chapter of the Caritas Sisters of Miyazaki (SCM) held in September 2004, had for its scope the clarification of the charismatic and spiritual…
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf This letter recounts a visit to Salesian communities in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, highlighting the delivery of the newly approved Constitutions and General Regulations. The visit…
Alberto Caviglia – Conferences on the Salesian Spirit
click to download pdf The text describes the life and achievements of Father Albert Caviglia, a Salesian priest born in Turin in 1868. He grew up in Valdocco, the place…
Goffredo Alessandrini – Il film “Don Bosco” (1935)
…Italiano: Don Bosco (1935) Periodo di riferimento: 1815 – 1888 G. Alessandrini, Don Bosco (Torino, Lux, 1935), riversamento in YouTube 31 marzo 2015. Istituzione di riferimento: Direzione Generale SDB…
Joseph Boenzi – “What is salesian in Don Bosco?” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
click to download pdf Joseph Boenzi writes of the many times that the figure of St. Francis de Sales enters into the life and ministry of Don Bosco. The final…
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf “Lift up your eyes and see the fields,” Jesus invited his disciples after conversing with the Samaritan woman, despite their suggestion for him to eat. His…