click to download pdf The Rector Major reflects on his recent six-week journey to the Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Panama, and France, highlighting the vitality of the Salesian vocation. He…
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
…for Salesians to deepen their commitment and address issues like declining numbers and challenges to fidelity in their mission. Contents: A disquieting challenge. “Strengthen your brothers”. Appraising the crisis. Our…
Egidio Viganò – “The Salesian according to Don Bosco’s dream of the diamonds” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf Celebrating the centenary of Don Bosco’s charisma in Spain, this abstract reflects on the journey of Salesian pioneers who established a vibrant community in Andalusia in…
Ángel Fernández Artime – “A past that throws light on our present. In dialogue with Fr. Paul Albera” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society”
…leadership for inspiration and guidance today. Contents: 1. A salesian who belonged to the “earliest times” 1.1. From a boy who breathed in the “Valdocco atmosphere” to being Don Bosco’s…
Grazia Loparco,Stanisław Zimniak – “Pro memoria in connection with the preservation of our cultural heritage” in “La storiografia salesiana tra studi e documentazione nella stagione postconciliare”
click to download pdf The document is addressed to the members of the General Chapters of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians…
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
click to download pdf 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…
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
click to download pdf 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…
Michael Ribotta – “Tough love is not the answer – Don Bosco’s views on punishment” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
click to download pdf In our essay we shall examine the meaning and application of “punishment” and “discipline” as found in Don Bosco’s educational writings. It was a subject to…
Josephine Giorgi – “St. Luigi Versiglia and Bishop Walsh of Maryknoll” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
click to download pdf A different type of writing comes to us from Josephine Giorgi, the second cousin of St. Luigi Versiglia. Josephine lives in Springfield, Massachusetts. The excerpt from…
Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “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 announces the publication of the Project of Animation and Government for the 2008-2014 period, following the 26th General Chapter’s documents. They emphasize the…
Aldo Giraudo – “Wokół “Życia” Dominika Savio napisanego przez księdza Jana Bosko : intencje autora i sposoby interpretacji” in “Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe”
click to download pdf ON THE LIFE OF DOMINIC SAVIO WRITTEN BY FATHER JOHN BOSCO. THE AUTHOR’S INTENTIONS AND THE WAYS OF INTERPRETATION Summary Don Bosco wrote the biography of…
Anna Grassi,Teresa Pharksuwan – “Witness of fidelity, rich in hope. Ideals, challenges, answers, results of the first 30 years of FMA in Thailand” in “Implantation of the Salesian charism in Asia – Ideals, challenges, answers, results”
…the 75 years of FMA presence in Thailand two years ago and our present project of completing the chronicles of the Province. Questo contributo, che indaga i primi trent’anni di…
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf In this heartfelt address, the Rector Major expresses joy at the united presence of confreres and confidence in their mission. The absence of some confreres due…
Luigi Ricceri – “Let us look to the future with the optimism of Don Bosco” in “Acts of The Superior Counsil of the Salesian Society”
click to download pdf This letter emphasizes the importance of optimism, hope, and joy, especially in challenging times. Inspired by numerous requests from Salesians worldwide, it highlights the relevance of…
Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “From Christ the evangeliser to the evangelising church” in “Salesian Youth Ministry”
…communion between people (fraternal love), is the full revelation of God as a community of love. The Church is the mystery of Communion and mission, animated and sustained by the…