click to download pdf This book offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Saint John Bosco’s life and the growth of the Salesian Congregation from 1815 to 1965. Through meticulous…
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”
click to download pdf 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…
Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s Boswell: John Baptist Lemoyne-the man and his work” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
…to the Superior Chapter (1883-1916) II. Father Lemoyne and the Biographical Memoirs The Origin of a Biography and the Choice of Lemoyne for the Work Lemoyne’s Systematic Search for and…
Dicastero per la Pastorale Giovanile – The parish and the shrine entrusted to the salesians
…that is open and fully part of its locality A community with a missionary outlook Clear option for the young and for working class people A meeting place for the…
Arthur Lenti – “Madonnas for times of trouble” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
…new impetus for these forms of devotion to Mary, and to note the impact that these forms had on Salesian life, work, and spirituality. Literature of Salesian origin on the…
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “«When you pray say; Our Father….» (Mt 6,9). The Salesian a man and teacher of prayer for the young” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf The article discusses the changing landscape of prayer in contemporary society, with a focus on the disorientation among Christians and the rise of individualized forms of…
Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Successor of Don Bosco: son, disciple, apostle”. The human and spiritual profile of blessed Michael Rua. On the hundredth anniversary of his death” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
click to download pdf In this letter to members of the Congregation, the Rector Major reflects on recent events and communication challenges. They announce a decision to reduce circular letters…
Giovanni Bosco – “Sources prior to the first missionary expedition” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected work”
…Aires and his Vicar General, Don Bosco put forward a proposal to the latter to send Salesians for two foundations one in the capital and one at San Nicolás de…
Arthur Lenti – “Key-concepts, concerns and fears of a Founder-Don Bosco in his declining years Part II” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
…dealt chiefly with one area of concern, namely, the admission of candidates to the Salesian Society and to Holy Orders and problems relating thereto. In the present essay, drawing on,…
Joseph Boenzi – “Reconstructing Don Albera’s Reading List” in “Ricerche storiche salesiane”
click to download pdf As Spiritual Director General between 1892 and 1910, Fr Paolo Albera had to guide the initial and ongoing formation of the Salesians. He also did this…
Paul P. Avallone – Keys to the hearts of youth, Reason, religion, kindness, St. John Bosco ‘s Pastoral and Educational Mission, A Spirituality and Methodology
click to download pdf In 1988, Pope John Paul II wrote a letter titled “Juvenum Patris” to the Superior General of the Salesians, commemorating the centennial of St. John Bosco’s…
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in ” Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
…by the youth’s eagerness for the Gospel, their attentive demeanor towards the Holy Father, and their receptiveness to those sharing the Word of God, providing them with guidance and purpose….
Luciano Pazzaglia – “Don Bosco’s option for youth and his educational approach” in “Don Bosco’s place in history”
click to download pdf This essay deals with the educational method adopted by Don Bosco. The Saint saved many young workers from dangerous environments and of dubious morality by involving…
Autori Vari – Africa Salesiana. Youth pastoral in Africa, Nairobi May 12-17, 1986. Pastorale des jeunes en Afrique, Libreville Mai 19-24, 1986
…Nairobi and Libreville have given old and newcomers to Africa the opportunity to exchange views and experiences, giving a glimpse of a horizon of hope and progress for the Church…
Teresita Padron – “How christian living education and salesian youth movement in all their educative settings lead young people to a life choice” in “Atti del Congresso Internazionale, Roma 20-23 settembre 2018, Vol. 2”
…spirituality in the CLE and SYM which leads them to concrete expressions in social responsibility and solidarity. Through the Educating Communities, venues for community and outreach services are created. These…