Day: April 23, 2020

Province News, Salesian World News

Biographical note regarding Bishop Giuseppe Cognata (1885-1972), SDB, bishop of Bova and founder of the Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart

(ANS – Rome – April 19, 2020) – Giuseppe Cognata was born at Agrigento (Sicily) on October 14, 1885, to Vitale and Rosa Montana Cognata. He showed a great wealth of human gifts and talents from his childhood. As a twelve-year-old he entered the San Basilio Salesian school in Randazzo (Catania), Don Bosco’s first work in Sicily, ready to accept the call to religious and … Continue reading Biographical note regarding Bishop Giuseppe Cognata (1885-1972), SDB, bishop of Bova and founder of the Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart

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Rector Major announces the cause of beatification and canonization of Bishop Giuseppe Cognata

(ANS – Rome – April 19, 2020) – Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime has announced that Pope Francis has authorized the opening of the cause of beatification of Bishop Giuseppe Cognata, SDB, bishop of Bova (Calabria) and founder of the Salesian Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Rome, April 18, 2020 Official announcement by the Rector  Major Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Bishop Giuseppe Cognata … Continue reading Rector Major announces the cause of beatification and canonization of Bishop Giuseppe Cognata

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Province News

Provincial Letter April 23rd, 2020

Dear Salesian sisters and brothers, I send my greetings from the Provincial House in San Francisco, where like most of you, I am sheltered-in place.  These weeks have been challenging for all of us as we try to navigate the Coronavirus crisis.  Every week brings new changes and challenges .    Again, I wish to congratulate and thank all of you, especially our school, parishes and … Continue reading Provincial Letter April 23rd, 2020

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