(ANS – Rome) – Today, June 24th, marks a significant day for the World Confederation of Past Pupils of Don Bosco, as they celebrate their Foundation Day and the Feast of the Rector Major. This tradition dates back to the time of Don Bosco, when Carlo Gastini, along with the first Past Pupils, met Don Bosco to express their gratitude. It was during that moment that Don Bosco emphasized the true purpose of their foundation: to support and contribute to the Salesian Mission.
“This message remains as relevant today as it was then,” emphasized Bryan Magro, the World President of the Confederation of Past Pupils. Conveying this heartfelt call to all Past Pupils across the globe, he affirmed: “We want all our Past Pupils to actively participate in the Salesian Mission, and that is the message and the wish of Don Bosco for us.”
The World Confederation of Past Pupils gathered for its Executive Meeting at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome, from June 20–24. Present at the meeting were Peter Kovac, Secretary of the Confederation; Fr. Joan Lluís Playà, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family Secretariat; and Br. Dominic Duc Nam Nguyen, the World Delegate for the Past Pupils of Don Bosco. While others joined online, the discussions were fruitful and forward-looking.
As part of the day’s highlights, World President Bryan Magro, together with his team, met the Rector Major to present the revised statutes of the World Confederation of Past Pupils. These statutes are currently under the Rector Major’s review for further suggestions and approval.
President Magro also shared exciting news about the Confederation’s upcoming initiative: the launch of the Carlo Gastini Foundation. This initiative will serve as a concrete way for Past Pupils to actively contribute to and support the Salesian Mission, embodying the spirit and legacy of Don Bosco.
Speaking to the ANS correspondent, Bryan Magro affirmed: “This day serves as a powerful reminder of the bond that unites the Past Pupils and the Salesian Congregation, and of the vital role that Past Pupils play in continuing Don Bosco’s mission worldwide.”
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