The 26th General Chapter Concluding Work!
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The Salesians of Don Bosco 26th General Chapter

"Give Me Souls. Take Away the Rest."
Feb. 23-April 12, 2008

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Papal message to U.S. Catholics
Dear brothers and sisters in the United States of America, The grace and peace of God our Father and the lord Jesus Christ be with all of you! In just a few days from now, I shall begin my apostolic visit to your beloved country. Before setting off, I would like to offer you a heartfelt greeting and an invitation to prayer. As you know, ... Full Text

Pope Benedict XVI Prayer at the World Trade Center Site April 20, 2008... Full Text

DBCC 80th Anniversary:
1928-2008
Anniversary Year:
Jan.31, 2008-Jan31, 2009
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STRENNA 2008
EDUCATING WITH THE HEART OF DON BOSCO

An Educational Pastoral Service

Latest Edition of the Salesian Bulletin: Eastern Province USA

Strenna 2008
A Call to the Entire Salesian Family
Fr Pascual Chávez, Rector Major of the Salesians, presented the Strenna for 2008 officially this afternoon: “Let us Full Story
Address of His Holines
Benedict XVI
To the Participants of the General Chapter of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco
(English translation from Italian) Clementine Hall Monday, March 31, 2008
Dear Members of the General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation, I am pleased to meet you today as your capitular work now enters its concluding phase. In the first place, I thank ... Full Text

The Chapter visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus
Rome - 5 April 2008 - Mass at the Catacombs & Fr. Adriano Bregolin and Fr. Filiberto Rodriguez praying in the mausoleum at St. Callistus Catacombs where three former rectors major, Frs. Ricceri, Viganò, and Vecchi, are buried.

THE CHAPTER CONCLUDING WORK

The 26th General Chapter draws to a close
(ANS – Rome) – While the last acts of the chapter, such as the final voting on the document “Da mihi animas, cetera tolle” and the note on religious discipline, are taking place this afternoon, April 11, the closing of the Salesians’ 26th General Chapter will take place tomorrow. Fr. Pascual Chavez Villanueva, re-elected as Rector Major during the chapter, will give the concluding speech of GC26. By a happy coincidence, April 12 was the date of... Full Text

The Rector Major’s concluding address
(ANS – Rome) – With this morning’s final session, the Salesians’ 26th general Chapter was officially concluded. Gathered in the assembly hall of the Salesianum, the 232 Salesians from 129 nations listened carefully to the concluding address of the ... Full Text

The Word of God: the last voice resounding in the chapter
Rome)--“On the point of returning to the provinces and taking up again our ordinary life and mission, the Word of God is the last voice to speak in our chapter, to enlighten our path, sustain us on our journey as viaticum, provide the agenda for our life,” said Fr. Chavez, as he began his homily during ... Full Text

RM's Visit - Stories&Photos
Rector Major in Louisiana

    • Fr. Chavez Meets the Salesians of New Rochelle Province Sept. 8, 2007, Photos - Details
    • Fr. Chavez Meets with Young Confreres & Candidates Sept. 8, 2007, (Morning) - Photo's & Details
    • Friday: September 8, 2007
      Don Bosco's 9th Successor
      Meets with 2500 Salesian Youth! - Photo's & Details
    • Thursday: September 6, 2007 Fr. Chavez Arrival - Photo's & Details
    • Fr. Chavez arrived in the U.S. the evening, Sept. 6, at 7:30 pm.
    Rector Major's Visit
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