Aldo Giraudo – “«Il cotanto utile istituto detto oratorio di San Francesco di Sales». Motivi dell’interesse suscitato dall’opera di don Bosco nel decennio preunitario” in “Salesianum”

Intendo illustrare, con l’appoggio di documentazioni archivistiche e testimonianze coeve, alcuni dei fattori che nel decennio preunitario catalizzarono sull’opera educativa e religiosa di don Giovanni Bosco simpatie e favori, anche in campo liberale, permettendole di decollare più rapidamente rispetto ad iniziative analoghe, nonostante l’accusa di conservatorismo e di diffidenza nei confronti dell’unificazione nazionale mossagli da alcuni esponenti del liberalismo radicale e anticlericale polarizzati attorno alla Gazzetta del Popolo di Felice Govean e al periodico satirico-caricaturale Il Fischietto. Continue reading “Aldo Giraudo – “«Il cotanto utile istituto detto oratorio di San Francesco di Sales». Motivi dell’interesse suscitato dall’opera di don Bosco nel decennio preunitario” in “Salesianum””

Luis Bolla – Giornata di studio sul missionario salesiano Luis Bolla (Yánkuam’)

Luis Bolla (Yáankuam’), missionario salesiano nella Selva Amazzonica (Schio 1932 – Lima 2013). Affascinato dall’esperienza di Charles de Foucauld, nel 1971 dopo 10 anni di lavoro pastorale a Taisha tra gli Shuar dell’Ecuador, ottenne di potersi stabilire come ospite tra gli Achuar di Wichim, nella selva amazonica ecuadoriana. Continue reading “Luis Bolla – Giornata di studio sul missionario salesiano Luis Bolla (Yánkuam’)”

Antonia Colombo – “La profecía a la que está llamada la educación salesiana hoy” in “L’arte di educare nello stile nel sistema preventivo. Approfondimenti e prospettive”

Este aporte ha sido ofrecido con ocasión del centenario de la presencia de las Hijas de Maria Auxiliadora en Colombia. Con estas reflexiones la autora desea unirse al camino de búsqueda de nuevos avances en la calidad educativa, tanto en el campo de la escuela, como también en los demás ambientes educativos salesianos del vasto continente americano.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And preach as you go, saying ‘the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand’, (Mt 10,7) Presentation of the America South-Cone Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter begins with warm greetings and a sense of unity among the recipients, emphasizing the importance of carrying out Jesus’ missionary program. It highlights Don Bosco’s missionary vision and the early missions of the Salesian Congregation. The focus then shifts to discussing the American South-Cone Region, detailing its composition and historical connections among its member countries. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And preach as you go, saying ‘the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand’, (Mt 10,7) Presentation of the America South-Cone Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in favour with God and man (Lk 2,52)” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter reflects on the significance of Mary, Mother of God, in the context of Jesus’ humanity and development, drawing parallels between her role and that of every mother in nurturing their children. It emphasizes the unique mission of the family in fostering the full human growth of children, mirroring the development of Jesus in the Holy Family. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in favour with God and man (Lk 2,52)” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “With the courage of Don Bosco on the new frontiers of social communication” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter begins with greetings and gratitude to the recipients, following the recent celebration of the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians at Valdocco. It expresses appreciation for contributions to the restoration of the Basilica and reflects on recent global events, including the death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “With the courage of Don Bosco on the new frontiers of social communication” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16,9). Presentation of the Northern European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter extends Easter wishes and gratitude for condolences on the author’s father’s passing. It mentions the upcoming beatification of Fr. Bronislaw Marhiewicz and the initiation of Team Visits halfway through the six years following the last General Chapter. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16,9). Presentation of the Northern European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Josephine Giorgi – “St. Luigi Versiglia and Bishop Walsh of Maryknoll” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

A different type of writing comes to us from Josephine Giorgi, the second cousin of St. Luigi Versiglia. Josephine lives in Springfield, Massachusetts. The excerpt from a biography of Bishop James Walsh of Maryknoll by Raymond Kerri son exemplifies the apostolic spirit of the two Salesian martyrs along with Bishop Walsh’s deep esteem for them.

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Michael Ribotta – “Peter Enria Remembers” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

Included in the copious documentation that comprises the chronicles and annals of the early history of the Salesian Society in the Salesian archives in Rome, there is a treasure trove of diaries, journals, memoirs, and daybooks which chart the ebb and flow of the early years of the Oratory of Saint Francis of Sales.

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Michael Mendl – “The zeal of the salesians is just the thing. Founding of the salesian work in New York” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

Over one hundred years ago, on November 28, 1898, three Salesians arrived in New York to initiate a Salesian apostolate among the Italian immigrants of that metropolis. In March of the previous year four of their confreres had undertaken a similar mission in San Francisco.

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Rachele Lanfranchi – “I convitti per operaie affidati alle Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice da «semplice albergo» a «case di educazione»” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”

I convitti per giovani operaie diretti dalle FMA, tra altre religiose, sono stati risposta ad un’esigenza fondamentalmente educativa tra la fine dell’800 e la prima metà del ’900. Superiori e Superiore hanno avvertito l’urgenza di questa opera, proprio perché rivolta a giovani del ceto popolare, anche minorenni, indifese e per di più lontane dalle famiglie, con un’istruzione minima, la necessità di lavorare in condizioni disagiate.

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