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News - January, 2025

January, 2025

Celebrating the Launch of 'Call to Courage: The Art of School Chaplaincy'

Celebrating the Launch of 'Call to Courage: The Art of School Chaplaincy'

Posted: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:08

On the evening of January 28, Marino Institute of Education in Dublin was filled with anticipation and excitement as friends, colleagues, and distinguished guests gathered for the launch of Dr Lily Barry's new book, Call to Courage: The Art of School Chaplaincy. Hosted by Professor Teresa O'Doherty, President of Marino Institute, the event was a heartfelt celebration of the invaluable role of school... Read More »

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Don Martoglio's Message - Vicar of the Rector Major - Good, Faithful, and Courageous servants

Don Martoglio's Message - Vicar of the Rector Major - Good, Faithful, and Courageous servants

Posted: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:02

During this Jubilee year, in this difficult world, we are invited to rise up, set out again, and, in newness of life, make our journey as human beings and believers.

The prophet Isaiah addresses Jerusalem with these words: "Arise, be clothed with light, for your light is coming, and the glory of the Lord is shining upon you." (Is. 60:1) The prophet's invitation — to get up because the light is... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco

Visit of General Councillor of Missions

Visit of General Councillor of Missions

Posted: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:02

Recently, from 24th-28th January, the GBR Province hosted the General Councillor for Missions, Fr Alfred Maravilla SDB.

Fr Alfred was in the province visiting the Project Europe Missionaries meeting the northern missionaries in Bolton, before going down to Battersea to visit the missionaries in the south.
Fr Alfred took time to meet with each missionary before giving a more general talk to the communities... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Missions, Salesian Youth Ministry, Salesians of Don Bosco

Vatican – Progress in the Process of Canonisation of the Servant of God Costantino Vendrame

Vatican – Progress in the Process of Canonisation of the Servant of God Costantino Vendrame

Posted: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:30

(ANS – Vatican City) – There was unanimous approval regarding the heroic exercise of virtues, the reputation of sanctity, and the signs of the Servant of God Costantino Vendrame (1893-1957), a professed priest of the Society of Saint Francis de Sales and a missionary in India. The positive approval was reached on Thursday, January 23, 2025, during the special Congress of Theological Consultants... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Saints, Salesians of Don Bosco

Presentation of the 2025 Strenna

Presentation of the 2025 Strenna

Posted: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:10

Since the time of Don Bosco, the annual message of the Strenna has accompanied the Salesian family and the lives of Salesian communities worldwide, serving as a guiding principle that shapes paths of education, evangelisation, and development in response to the signs of the times and the life of the Church. Consequently, the presentation of the message of the Strenna is a highly anticipated moment... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco

RMG – Card. Fernández Artime, New Pro-Prefect of DIVCSVA: “We will accompany enthusiastically the Joys and Challenges of Consecrated Life and Apostolic Movements.”

RMG – Card. Fernández Artime, New Pro-Prefect of DIVCSVA: “We will accompany enthusiastically the Joys and Challenges of Consecrated Life and Apostolic Movements.”

Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 14:33

(ANS - Rome) – The Salesian Congregation extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime on his recent appointment as Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DIVCSVA). This announcement was made by the Vatican Press Office yesterday, January 6, 2025, the Solemnity of the Epiphany. With... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Rector Major, Salesians of Don Bosco

Message of the World Coordinator of the Salesian Cooperators

Message of the World Coordinator of the Salesian Cooperators

Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 13:14

On the 24th December, the Holy Father, opening the Holy Door, began the Jubilee, a time of grace and renewal for the whole Church. On this important occasion for the whole Church, the World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, Antonio Boccia, sent a message with a powerful exhortation "to live the Salesian apostolic vocation in the world as lay people committed to bringing the light... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Cooperators, Salesians of Don Bosco

Youth Ministry Weekend - December 2024

Youth Ministry Weekend - December 2024

Posted: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:52

Over the Christmas holidays, from the 27th-29th December 2024, the Salesian Brothers and 2 of the Salesian Sisters met up at Savio House for the final Youth Ministry Training weekend of 2024.

The weekend was led by Fr Joseph Tran SDB, Delegate for Youth Ministry in the GBR province, the topic of the weekend was the final document of the Salesian Youth Synod with Br Dieudonné sharing his experience... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Youth Ministry, Salesians of Don Bosco

Don Martoglio's Message - Vicar of the Rector Major - What a gift time is!

Don Martoglio's Message - Vicar of the Rector Major - What a gift time is!

Posted: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 09:12

The start of a new year in our liturgy, is enlightened by the ancient blessing with which the Israelite priests used to bless the people: "May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace."

Dear friends and readers of the Salesian Bulletin, we are at the beginning of a new year. Let us express... Read More »

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