Arthur Lenti – “Saint with a human face: Don Bosco in Father Giulio Barberis original chronicle” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

The Central Salesian Archive contains numerous eyewitness reports of Don Bosco’s words and deeds, particularly in the form of chronicles and memoirs. I drew heavily on these documents for previous articles which saw the light of day in the pages of this Journal. I shall do the same for the present article.

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Paul Wynants – “Writing the history of a religious teaching institute: guidelines for research, sources and methods (19th and 20th Centuries)” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

In the framework of such a short introduction, I would like to recall some basic principles, obvious enough to most specialists. The first half of my presentation will be historiographical: by tracing the way in which a congregation’s past has been perceived over the course of time, I will point out themes for research that seem of interest to me.

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Pietro Stella – “Lo studio e gli studi su Don Bosco e sul suo pensiero pedagogico-educativo. Problemi e prospettive” in “Prassi educativa pastorale e scienze dell’educazione”

Negli ultimi decenni, sembra che la presenza di Don Bosco come fondatore di istituzioni e il suo pensiero pedagogico abbiano avuto una minor rilevanza nella produzione libraria e nella saggistica al di fuori della cerchia salesiana, sia a livello scientifico che di divulgazione. In particolare, nella storia del movimento cattolico in Italia, alcuni storici come Giorgio Candeloro e Gabriele De Rosa hanno trascurato di menzionare Don Bosco nelle loro sintesi storiche del secondo dopoguerra. Continue reading “Pietro Stella – “Lo studio e gli studi su Don Bosco e sul suo pensiero pedagogico-educativo. Problemi e prospettive” in “Prassi educativa pastorale e scienze dell’educazione””

Pietro Stella – “Le ricerche su don Bosco nel venticinquennio 1960-1985: bilancio, problemi e proposte” in “Don Bosco nella Chiesa a servizio dell’umanità: studi e testimonianze”

È mutato il modo di vedere il fondatore dei salesiani nel grande panorama della storiografia. Sono mutate le forme di conoscenza anche all’interno della congregazione salesiana dopo che attorno al 1960 si sono estinti gli ultimi testimoni diretti della vita del santo. Nel secondo dopoguerra si può dire giunta agli epigoni nella Chiesa l’epoca dominata dalla lettura agiografica e meramente edificante dei santi. Continue reading “Pietro Stella – “Le ricerche su don Bosco nel venticinquennio 1960-1985: bilancio, problemi e proposte” in “Don Bosco nella Chiesa a servizio dell’umanità: studi e testimonianze””

Arthur Lenti – “The founding and early expansion of the salesian work in the San Francisco area from Archival Documents, Part II” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

As in the earlier article, so also in the present one, besides transcribing and translating pertinent archival documents (chiefly letters), I will try to provide an essential historical framework designed to make the sequence intelligible.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”But who do you say that I am?” (Mk 8,28). Looking at Christ through the eyes of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the Salesian Society”

The letter, written during the Christmas season, reflects on the significance of the Incarnation and the closeness of God to humanity through Jesus Christ. It acknowledges the joy of the Christmas message while also recognizing the challenges and hardships faced by Mary, Joseph, and ultimately Jesus himself. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”But who do you say that I am?” (Mk 8,28). Looking at Christ through the eyes of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the Salesian Society””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

On the feast of St. Joseph, the Rector Major reflects on the new text of the Constitutions, which presents St. Joseph as one of the patrons entrusted to the Congregation by Don Bosco himself. St. Joseph’s intercession is invoked by every Salesian in the formula of profession. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”

The Rector Major writes on the anniversary of his first religious profession, marking 50 years since that significant date, just halfway to the centenary celebrations of the congregation in ’88. He completed his novitiate two years after Don Bosco’s canonization and is observing his Golden Jubilee of profession a couple of years before the centenary of Don Bosco’s death. This period of time prompts reflections on his Salesian experience. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”

The Rector Major has just returned from an extensive journey, the longest one he has undertaken, which involved circling the globe. Through his travels, he has gained first-hand knowledge, albeit incomplete, of the Salesian presence in various nations worldwide. He highlights the growing appeal from the southern hemisphere, particularly evident through initiatives like Project Africa and the establishment of young foundations in Polynesia, Melanesia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””

Angelo Scivoletto – “L’occhio sociologico di Don Carlo Maria Baratta” in “Parma e Don Carlo Maria Baratta, Salesiano”. Atti del convegno di storia sociale e religiosa, Parma 9, 16, 23 aprile 1999

Emanuele Carlo Vianelli – “Don Carlo Maria Baratta, la scuola di canto e la riforma della musica sacra” in “Parma e Don Carlo Maria Baratta, Salesiano”. Atti del convegno di storia sociale e religiosa, Parma 9, 16, 23 aprile 1999

L’intervento di Vianelli riguarda l’attività liturgico-musicale di Don Baratta. Quest’ultimo acquisì le prime nozioni di musica nel 1877, quando venne inviato a Lucca da Don Bosco al termine del suo noviziato, e raggiunse l’apice della sua formazione musicale durante il periodo parmense. Continue reading “Emanuele Carlo Vianelli – “Don Carlo Maria Baratta, la scuola di canto e la riforma della musica sacra” in “Parma e Don Carlo Maria Baratta, Salesiano”. Atti del convegno di storia sociale e religiosa, Parma 9, 16, 23 aprile 1999″

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