(ANS – Turin) – On the second day of the spiritual retreat of the 29th General Chapter (GC29), Fr. Pascual Chávez, Rector Major Emeritus, led the Chapter members in a profound reflection on the meaning of the Salesian mission, starting from the key expression “da mihi animas.” In the afternoon, the theme was broadened to include fraternal life in community, emphasizing the importance of communion … Continue reading The Salesian Mission: “Da Mihi Animas” and Fraternal Life in the Reflections of the Second Day of the CG29

(ANS – Turin) – The official proclamation of the opening of the 29th General Chapter (CG29) was entrusted to Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, the Chapter Moderator, at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, in the theater of the Mother House at Valdocco. With this formal act, the gathering of 230 provincials and delegates of the Society of St. Francis de Sales commenced meaningfully, united in their … Continue reading Passionate About Jesus Christ, Dedicated to the Young: The 29th General Chapter Opens in Valdocco

(ANS – Turin) – “Dear confreres, I have chosen, as the theme of our spiritual retreat, the perspective of the mysticism of our Salesian life. It is in fact there, that the apostolic project of Don Bosco is found, which we are invited to make our own, and it is there that our entire charismatic identity resides.” With these words, Fr. Pascual Chávez, Rector Major … Continue reading The Profound Mysticism in Salesian Life

(ANS – Nice) – On the evening of February 6, 2025, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions, with all the members of the Sector team, gave a talk in a family setting to representatives of the educative and pastoral community of Don Bosco house in Nice, on the theme of the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Missionary Expedition. This simple event also marked … Continue reading New ‘Fruits of the Salesian Missions’ Painting Presented in Nice

(ANS – Lima) – Twelve years and one day ago, on February 6, 2013, the Servant of God Fr. Luis (Luigi) Bolla, a Salesian missionary known among the indigenous Achuar people as ‘Yankuam’ (a word in the local language that means ‘Twilight Path’) died in Lima. For the life he lived, however, the simple title of ‘missionary’ is too limited: he was a radical witness … Continue reading Fr. Bolla ‘Yankuam’: Much More Than a Missionary

(ANS – Vatican City) – February 3, 2025, was a day dedicated to children. The Vatican held its first-ever International Summit on Children’s Rights in the Apostolic Palace with the presence of Pope Francis, advocates, and heads of NGOs. Speakers from all over the world came to discuss the global crisis of millions of children without basic human rights. The message that rang throughout the … Continue reading Pope Francis Announces He Will Write Apostolic Exhortation Dedicated to Children

(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 21 2025, a communiqué was sent to the Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, that the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, in its ordinary Congress of January 8, 2025, signed by the Prefect Cardinal Marcello Semeraro and the Secretary Monsignor Fabio Fabene, gave legal validity to the diocesan inquiry … Continue reading Validity of the Diocesan Inquiry into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonino Baglieri, Volunteer with Don Bosco

(ANS – Rome) – The Feast of Don Bosco is always a day of celebration in all Salesian communities around the world. Great celebrations were also held on January 31 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, strongly desired by Don Bosco himself. The high point of the festivities took place in the afternoon with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over … Continue reading The Feast of St John Bosco at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome