Tags: Salesians of Don Bosco
Two New Salesian Shepherds for the Church – Card. Ángel Fernández Artime and Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti
Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:47
(ANS - Rome) – The episcopal ordination of two eminent sons of Don Bosco, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation and Titular Archbishop-elect of Ursona, and Monsignor Giordano Piccinotti, Titular Archbishop-elect of Gradisca and President of the Administration of the Heritage of the Apostolic See (APSA).
His Eminence, Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig,... Read More »
Cardinal Ángel to stay on as Rector Major until August 16
Posted: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:45
(ANS - Rome) - On the day of the Episcopal Ordination of Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Archbishop Titular elect of Ursona, and of Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti, Archbishop Titular elect of Gradisca, President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), ANS is pleased to announce the decree of "deroga" that the Holy Father... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:46
For us Salesians, the notion of the 'Good Shepherd' is so important as it reflects the real care that members of the Salesian family should have with young people. The Good Shepherd is not like the simple steward who at the slightest sign of danger runs away and leaves the flock abandoned. Likewise, within the Church, all the baptised faithful are called to follow the example of Jesus the Good Shepherd.... Read More »
Pilgrim Cross 2024
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:54
Pilgrim Cross began as Student Cross in 1948 when Wilfred Maundcote-Carter organised a 'Cross Carrying Pilgrimage of Penance and Prayer'. 30 male Catholic students and chaplains took part, walking from London to Walsingham during Holy Week. They had such a great time that at the end of the week they turned to each other and said 'shall we do it again next year?'
The next year it was so popular a second... Read More »
Perpetual Profession in Istanbul of Stephen K. L. Koso SDB
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:20
Istanbul, Turkey – April 2024 - Salesian Stephen K.L. Koso made his perpetual religious profession during a solemn Mass celebrated by Fr Reinhard Gesing, SDB, Superior of the Salesian Province of Germany (GER) . The celebration took place on Saturday 6 April in the church of Notre Dame de Lourdes in the Bomonti district of Istanbul, run by the Salesians. The ceremony was attended by numerous... Read More »
Br Paulin welcomed into Ministry of Lector or Reader
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:22
Battersea, London: 14 April 2024. As part of his ongoing journey towards the Salesian Priesthood, Br Paulin, was instituted into the Ministry of Lector or Reader during a celebration of the Eucharist, presided over by Fr Hugh- Rector. This ministry is one of two "minor orders" before a man is ordained to the Diaconate and later Priesthood. This "order"gives Br Paulin the duty to share the 'Good News'... Read More »
RMG – Promoting Sustainable Integral Human Development
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:23
(ANS – Rome) – Today the term "development" is widely used, but often from a philanthropic or ideological perspective. That is why it is important to talk about integral sustainable development from a Catholic perspective. Doing so, on the monthly anniversary of the Salesian Missionary Expedition, is General Councillor for Missions Fr Alfred Maravilla.
'Development' is a term that has several... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:38
Our gospel from Luke opens today with the missionary journey of the two Emmaus disciples on their journey back to Jerusalem—the place of pain, suffering and death has become a place of glory. Like Mary of Magdala, 'the Emmaus 2' cannot keep their meeting with Jesus a precious and personal secret: good news has to be SHARED.
After the experience with Thomas last Sunday, Jesus still needs to help... Read More »
Youth Ministry Team visit to Turin
Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:38
From Monday 1st – Saturday 6th April, the youth ministry team of Salesians and Salesian Sisters went to Turin to visit the important places of St John Bosco, St Mary Mazzarello, and St Dominic Savio.
Their visit began by visiting the birthplace of St Dominic Savio, San Giovanni di Riva, on the 2nd, which also happened to be the birthday of St Dominic Savio. To celebrate the occasion, the team... Read More »
Salesian College takes Sixth form Students on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Posted: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 09:19
Salesian College, Farnborough, in a spirit of devotion and service, embarked on a sacred journey to Lourdes in communion with the Hosanna House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT). From Easter Sunday through the 5th of April, our esteemed Sixth Form students embraced this pilgrimage with fervour and compassion.
With hearts aflame with love and dedication, our students selflessly committed themselves... Read More »