Eugenio Ceria – The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 18

In this volume of the Biographical Memoirs, Fr. Juan Vecchi emphasizes the importance of understanding Salesian spirituality by deeply engaging with the life and works of Don Bosco. Rather than merely recounting his story, readers are encouraged to explore the significance of Don Bosco’s actions and words within their historical and cultural context. The volume delves into Don Bosco’s commitment to the salvation of souls, embodying his motto Da mihi animas, coetera tolle. This work is the result of collaborative efforts, including revisions by Salesian Sisters Sr. Josephine Carini and Sr. Mary Ann Zito, checks by Fr. Michael Mendel, and final revisions by the author, Fr. Francisco Javier Aracil. Gratitude is expressed to all contributors for their work in making this volume a reality.

INDEX

• Don Bosco at the Oratory-Winter 1886
• To Spain through Liguria and France
• Diary of Don Bosco ‘s Visit to Barcelona
• Departure from Spain and Return to Turin
• From the Feast of Mary Help of Christians to the Feast of the Assumption / Don Bosco’s Summer at the Oratory and at Pinerolo
• The Fourth General Chapter
• St. John Bosco in Milan I Don Bosco ‘s Last
• Investiture of Novices at San Benigno
• The Missionary Expedition of 1886 / A Look at the House and Missions of South Africa
• Transfer of the Novitiate to Foglizzo
• Last Events of 1886
• A Life of Retirement
• During the Earthquake of February 1887
• Don Bosco’s Last Journey to Rome
• Consecration of the Church of the Sacred Heart
• Description of the Church and Don Bosco’s Departure from Rome
• The Last Feast Day of Mary Help of Christians Celebrated with Don Bosco I The Two Weeks Spent at Valsalice I Don Bosco’s Last Name Day Celebration
• Visits to Lanzo and Valsalice I Don Bosco ‘s Last Birthday Celebration
• The Apostolic Prefecture of Bishop Fagnano
• Requests for Salesians from Five Republics in South America
• Salesian Expansion into Four New European Nations
• The Last Rays of Twilight
• The First Eleven Days of Don Bosco ‘s Final Sickness
• Twenty Days of Relative Respite
• The Final Blows at the Breaking Down of Don Bosco’s Body
• The End
• Formalities Needed for Don Bosco’s Burial and Last Funeral Honors
• The Mortal Remains of Don Bosco Laid to Rest at Valsalice
• Opinions on Don Bosco ‘s Holiness during His Life and after His Death
• The Testimony of Don Bosco’s Miracles 
• The Succession

Reference time period: 1886 – 1888