(ANS – Buenos Aires) – Devotees and enthusiasts of the inspiring story of the young Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá can now, this August—the month in which his liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 26, coinciding with his birthday—turn to a new interactive digital platform. The website of the “Ceferino Misionero” magazine has just been launched and is available at www.ceferinomisionero.com.ar.
The portal has been designed to support, promote, and deepen understanding of the faith, culture, and legacy of Salesian holiness in Patagonia, a legacy also shaped by other distinguished Salesian figures: Saint Artemides Zatti, SDBy Blessed Laura Vicuña.
This new channel, which joins the communication channels of the Salesian Province of Argentina South (ARS) and is dedicated specifically to Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá, brings together a wide range of multimedia content and pastoral resources for the entire community.
“It is an initiative designed to bridge distances and provide devotees, educators, and families with a catalog of resources accessible from any device,” said the editor of Ceferino Misionero, Fr. Pedro Narambuena, SDB, Vice-Postulator for the cause of canonization of the “Lily of Patagonia.”
The website features:
- News about Ceferino: Up-to-date information on events, celebrations, and news from the community of his devotees.
- Missionary Stories: Illustrated stories aimed at formation and entertainment for children and young people.
- Life and Prayers: A section dedicated to testimonies, stories, and prayers addressed to the saints of Patagonia.
- Historical Archive: Digital access to previous print issues of Ceferino Misionero for reading and reference.
- Online Bookstore: A catalog of publications and bibliographic material related to holiness in Patagonia.
Ceferino Misionero has been published for more than 46 years, having been launched on May 11, 1980, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the death of the young man of Mapuche heritage. In 1994, it received the “Santa Clara de Asís” Award in recognition of its role as “a presence and a voice among the humblest members of the Argentine people.”
