On Friday, March 28, 2025, the 29th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation elected the following members to the General Council: Browse below for a brief biography of the newly elected and a concise description of their new roles. Fr. Silvio Roggia Elected General Councilor for Formation (ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Friday, March 28, 2025, during the first round of voting, … Continue reading GC29: Introducing Newly Elected General Councilors

(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of March 27, 2025, Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th successor of Don Bosco, chose a deeply symbolic and heartfelt way to celebrate his second Mass as Rector Major. He visited the infirmary of the Mother House at Valdocco, where the elderly and sick Salesians of the ICP Province reside, to celebrate the Eucharist with them. This thoughtful gesture … Continue reading A Symbolic Gesture of Proximity: Fr. Fabio Attard Celebrates His Second Mass as Rector Major with Elderly and Sick Salesians

(ANS – Anisakan) – A devastating earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck Myanmar, with its epicenter located in the Sagaing Division, which borders the Mandalay Division where Anisakan is situated. The tremor caused significant destruction and left communities reeling in shock. The earthquake brought widespread devastation, especially in Mandalay City, where numerous high-rise buildings, pagodas, mosques, and churches were reduced to rubble. The iconic Sagaing … Continue reading Earthquake hits Don Bosco Mandalay: A Call for Solidarity and Pray