Day: September 27, 2024

Salesian World News

Lebanon – Salesians in the Context of War

(ANS – Beirut) – To understand the current situation of the Salesians in Lebanon, a previous, albeit summary presentation of the current socio-political and military situation in the country is essential. The communique sent by the Salesian community in Lebanon. Since 8 October 2023, in the aftermath of the sudden and brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, starting from the Gaza Strip, and the violent reaction … Continue reading Lebanon – Salesians in the Context of War

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Past Pupils of Don Bosco, Salesian World News

Carlo Gastini Returns to Valdocco

(ANS – Turin) – One of the first boys in Valdocco, Carlo Gastini, became homeless after losing both parents and ended up living on the streets with his younger sister. When Don Bosco encountered Carlo, he promptly invited him to stay at Valdocco. Many recall the story of the time Don Bosco visited the barber shop and insisted that the young boy shave his face for … Continue reading Carlo Gastini Returns to Valdocco

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Province News

Mother Chiara Cazuola, FMA, Receives New Postulants for the Salesian Sisters San Antonio Province

By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Bellflower, California) – On Friday, September 20, the Salesian Family gathered at St. Dominic Savio Church to welcome and meet Mother Chiara Cazuola, FMA, the 10th Successor of Mary Domenica Mazzarello, and to pray with the FMA candidates who received their postulancy medals during Evening Prayer. The joyous gathering began at 5:30 PM and drew not only members of the … Continue reading Mother Chiara Cazuola, FMA, Receives New Postulants for the Salesian Sisters San Antonio Province

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Salesian World News

Final Preparations by Members of the 155th Missionary Expedition

(Turin, Italy – September 2024) – The members of the 155th missionary expedition have reached their final preparations before the missionary send-off on 29 September in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. On Saturday, at sunset, they will receive the final transfer letter to their new Province with effect from 29 September. After dinner on 28 September they will have a meeting with the … Continue reading Final Preparations by Members of the 155th Missionary Expedition

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

The 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition: Meet Krešo M. Gabričević, Being Sent to the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS)

(ANS – Rome) – Today, we continue to listen to the voices of the new missionaries belonging to the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition, who, on Sunday, September 29, will receive the missionary cross from the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio. With us today is Krešo Gabričević, who will leave Croatia for Oceania, specifically Papua New Guinea. Hi Krešo! Could you please introduce yourself? … Continue reading The 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition: Meet Krešo M. Gabričević, Being Sent to the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS)

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