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| Rome, Italy ¬- 10 March 2010 -¬ The provincial secretaries of the Salesian Sisters who are taking part in a formation course between March 1 and 20 visited the Salesian Central Archives (ASC) at the SDB Generalate on March 10. They were accompanied by Sr. Piera Cavaglià, secretary general of the FMAs and by some of her collaborators. Fr. Luigi Cei, director of the ASC, gave them a guided tour and showed them the historical minutes of the founding of the Salesian Congregation on December 18, 1859. Fr. Pascual Chavez is in the photograph with the sisters and Fr. Cei. |
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- Provincials of the Americas Retreat
- March 1-7 - Salesian Sisters' Retreat House - Cumbayá, Ecuador
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(Seated) Tim Ploch, Angel Fernandez, Benjamin Morando, Walter Jara, Victor Pichardo, Diego Vanzetta, Miguel Aguilar, Vicente Santilli, Orestes Carlinhos Fistarol, Marcelo Farfán. (Standing) Esteban Ortiz, Mario Peresson Tonelli, Marco Biaggi, Nilson Faria dos Santos, Manuel Cayo, Tom Dunne, Juan Pablo Zabala, Pascual Chávez, Vidal Niebles, Luciano Stefani, Natale Vitali Forti, Lauro Takaki Shinohara, Salvador Cleofás Murguía, Daniel Sturla, Leonardo Santibánez, Ducange Sylvain, Luis Corral
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- STRENNA 2010
- THE GOSPEL TO THE YOUNG
- In the Family
- The Education of Jesus
“The family is the great school founded by God for the education of the human race (Gotthold E. Lessing). March | Marzo
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- Salesian GHQ
- A new publication by ISS on Don Bosco
- The Salesian Historical Institute (ISS) and LAS, the Salesian university publisher, have just published a new book entitled Cronaca di Don Bosco: Prima redazione (1885-1888), vol. XII of the “Second Series of Sources of Published and Unpublished Writings of Salesians.” [Fr. Rua's letters to the English Province was vol. XI.]
The book is one of the sources used by...Full Text
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- Papal Retreat by Fr. Enrico dal Covolo, SDB
- Vatican - 27 Feb 2010 - At the conclusion of his annual retreat, preached by Fr. Enrico dal Covolo, SDB, Pope Benedict XVI, expressed his appreciation and thanks for the service rendered. In a short letter sent to Fr. dal Covolo, one reads: “You have offered us the fruit of sound study and deep spiritual experience, but above all you have given us the joyful witness of a faithful servant of the Word, which, in the footsteps of Saint John Bosco, you agreed to dispense to everyone, including the Successor of Peter, with skill, simplicit,y and creativity.”
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| Chile - The situation regarding the Salesian houses
In preparation for March 8, the day schools were due to open in the country - which has been delayed on account of the earthquake of February 27, assessments are being carried out of the damage suffered by the Salesian houses.
At Linares, one of the centers in the country most affected, the first investigations have shown that about 40% of the school buildings have been damaged. The Salesians of the community have announced that for reasons of safety for pupils and staff, lessons cannot ... Full Text
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Ecuador - The Rector Major preaches a retreat to the provincials
(ANS - Cumbayá) - On March 1 at the Maria Auxiliadora Spirituality House in Cumbayá, the retreat being preached by the Rector Major to the provincials of the InterAmerica and America Southern Cone regions began.
There are 22 provincials there, as well as Fr. Esteban Ortiz, councilor for the InterAmerica Region; missing are Fr. Natale Vitali, councilor for the America Southern Cone Region, who is still trying ...Full Text |
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| Final stage on a journey inspired by hope
The final day of the Rector Major's visit to the vice province of Haiti was entirely dedicated to the Salesians. His meeting with the council of the vice province, celebrating Mass, and giving some special tasks were the highlights.
This final day began with a short visit to the Salesian primary school next to the Pétion-Ville house. In the courtyards of this center, where only....Full Text
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| Commentary on 2010 Strenna |
- "Truly, nothing is more beautiful than to know Christ
- and to make him known to others"
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- My Dear Confrers,
- Daughters of Mary Help of Christians,
- All the Members of the Salesian Family,
- Young People,
- Here I am once again for this annual appointment for the presentation of the commentary on the 2010 Strenna. As a real spiritual and pastoral program, it will help us to strengthen our Salesian identity, to re-invigorate our communion of minds and hearts, to place ourselves within the Church as “disciples and apostles” for the building of the Kingdom and the transformation of the world. Today more than ever the world needs Christ and his Gospel; for this people are required who make the Kingdom of God the cause for which they live, as did Jesus; the witness is needed of disciples, new men and women, born not of the “flesh” but of the Spirit; apostles are required who are seriously engaged in the preservation of creation, in justice, in solidarity, and in brotherhood and sisterhood among all peoples....Full Text
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Haiti Donations
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- The Salesians are accepting donations by phone at
- (914) 633-8344; online at www.salesianmissions.org;
- or by mail to:
- Salesian Disaster Relief
- Salesian Missions,
- P.O. Box 30,
- New Rochelle, NY 10802-0030
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- Around the Province:
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- New Rochelle, United States - 3 March 2010 - Meghan Borowick, a sophomore at Immaculata HS in Somerville, N.J. (wearing blue jacket), organized at her parish, St. Cecilia, in Monmouth Junction, N.J., a collection of various items for the people in Haiti. In the photo Meghan with her mother and her little sister is handing over the proceeds at the Salesian Mission Office in New Rochelle. Receiving a small package from Jenny Borowick is Jessica O'Connor of the Mission Office staff.
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- Br. Jim Wiegand, SDB, Honored at Salesian High School Reception...Story
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- International Salesian Family
Gathers in Tampa...Story
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- Salesian World News
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- India -Sonia Gandhi at Don Bosco Museum, Shillong
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- Costa Rica - Students of the CEDES Don Bosco to take part in the International Science and Engineering Fair
- Congo - Solidarity without limits
- United Nations - 54th Commission on the Status of Women
- Chile - Support initiatives for the communities most affected
- India - Salesian Archbishop Malayappan Chinnappa arrested at march for the rights of Christians
- Chile - YouTube video of the destruction of one of the FMA schools in Chile.
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- Centennial of Blessed Michael Rua - June 9, 1837 - April 6, 1910
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- Haiti - Visit of Fr. Bregolin
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- Salesian GHQ - The new site of the Salesian Congregation: sdb.org 2.0
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- Vatican - The Pope and his retreat preached by a Salesian
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- Spain - Digital books from the CCS Salesian Publishing House are among those most consulted
- India - Presentation of Communication Books for Pastoral Leadership
- Hungary - leaders at the heart of youth ministry
- Mafinga, Tanzania - A new training course for 26 catechists has just begun at the Salesians' Training Centre for Catechists
- Add one more country to the list: New Zealand
- Vatican - Fr. Titus Zeman, a new Servant of God in the Salesian Family
- Salesian GHQ -Tears for Haiti
- Haiti - Merci, Père Chavez
- Italy - The acts of the diocesan enquiry for the process of beatification and canonization of Fr. Crespi recognized as valid
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