Primary ADMA Retreat: A Day of Faith, Silence and Sharing in the Land of Don Bosco

(Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy – September 2025) – On September 14, Colle Don Bosco welcomed numerous faithful for the plenary spiritual retreat organized by the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) Primary. It was an eagerly awaited appointment, which marked the beginning of the new pastoral year under the sign of Salesian spirituality, shared prayer, and deep reflection. The rich formative day was centered on the theme “Our faith, the faith of our children.” During the catechesis, led by Fr Roberto Carelli, spiritual animator, those present were invited to reflect on the role of faith in family life. Afterwards, space was left for silence and personal prayer. Activities resumed in the afternoon with the recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by sharing and a time for participants to recount their experiences, difficulties, and joys in their faith journey. The formation day ended with Holy Mass celebrated in the Lower Basilica by Fr Roberto Carelli and Fr Gabriel de Jesús Cruz Trejo.