Era desiderio comune tra i nostri benemeriti Cooperatori , che fossero quanto prima pubblicati gli Atti del primo loro Congresso internazionale, felicemente tenutosi in Bologna l’Aprile scorso.
Michal Vojtáš – “Desenvolvimentos das linhas pedagógicas da Congregação Salesiana” in “Revista de Ciências da Educação”
O presente texto se concentrará sobre os desenvolvimentos das linhas pedagógicas da Congregação Salesiana, presentes, sobretudo, nos documentos oficiais, como as decisões dos Capítulos Gerais (CG), as cartas dos Reitores-Mores e dos Conselheiros Escolares nos Atos dos Capítulos Superiores (ACS), os programas de ensino para os estudantes e as escolas salesianas.
Michal Vojtáš – “Sviluppi delle linee pedagogiche della congregazione salesiana” in “Sviluppo del carisma di Don Bosco fino alla metà del secolo XX. Atti del Congresso Internazionale di storia salesiana”
La presente relazione si concentrerà sugli sviluppi delle linee pedagogiche della Congregazione salesiana presenti soprattutto nei documenti ufficiali come le decisioni dei Capitoli Generali (CG), le lettere dei Rettori Maggiori e dei consiglieri scolastici negli Atti del Capitolo Superiore (ACS), i programmi d’insegnamento per gli studentati e le scuole salesiane.
Michal Vojtáš – Implicazioni metodologiche del principio religioso nell’educazione salesiana
Partendo dalla distinzione di Giovanni Bosco, l’articolo analizzerà due filoni di metodologie preventive: uno più repressivo e l’altro più promozionale. Le due metodologie saranno collegate con le rispettive antropologie sottostanti che si rapportano con il principio religioso in modalità diverse.
Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«I am the vine, you the branches» (Jn 15,5a) The vocation to remain always united to Jesus to have life” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
In this letter, the Rector Major acknowledges the anniversary of Don Bosco’s birthday and extends thoughts to fellow members of the Congregation worldwide. They briefly mention a significant event, the meeting with Salesian bishops in Turin, emphasizing its importance in fostering a renewed sense of Salesian spirit and camaraderie. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«I am the vine, you the branches» (Jn 15,5a) The vocation to remain always united to Jesus to have life” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Bringing the Gospel to the young. Strenna 2010. Centenary of the death of Don Michael Rua” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
In this letter, written on the 150th anniversary of the Congregation’s founding, the author reflects on recent activities and events, highlighting the significance of spiritual renewal and rediscovery of the Constitutions. They also commemorate the exemplary life of Don Rua, the first Successor of Don Bosco. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Bringing the Gospel to the young. Strenna 2010. Centenary of the death of Don Michael Rua” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Giovanna Martino – “L’insegnamento del latino come mezzo di trasmissione dei valori della humanitas nella Congregazione salesiana delle origini: il caso di Giovan Battista Francesia (1838- 1930) e di Giovan Battista Tamietti (1848-1920)” in “Atti del Congresso Internazionale, Roma 20-23 settembre 2018, Vol. 2”
Il contributo illustra l’importanza dello studio del Latino, sin dall’età giovanile dell’individuo, in quanto veicolo di apprendimento di categorie inerenti la lingua e il pensiero quali sono state tramandate dai suoi parlanti, non solo dall’età classica e medioevale, ma anche in tempi moderni, perché il Latino costituisce ancora in parte la lingua della poesia e della scienza. Continue reading “Giovanna Martino – “L’insegnamento del latino come mezzo di trasmissione dei valori della humanitas nella Congregazione salesiana delle origini: il caso di Giovan Battista Francesia (1838- 1930) e di Giovan Battista Tamietti (1848-1920)” in “Atti del Congresso Internazionale, Roma 20-23 settembre 2018, Vol. 2””
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
The letter refers to the figure of Don Michele Rua and his teachings, which are examples of a full and devoted life. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
John Dickson – “An introduction to Don Rua’s letters to England” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
Michael Rua (1837-1910) was a pupil, then the lifetime collaborator and finally, the first successor of St. John Bosco as Rector Major of the Salesian Society (1888-1910). During his Rectorate the Salesians grew from 1030 members in 64 houses to 4420 confreres scattered across the globe. Don Rua’s letters to England offer the reader a glimpse of the character of their writer and of the pastoral care he took of a small group of relatively insignificant Salesians in what was very often the inhospitable atmosphere of the British empire at the height of its power.
Pietro Stella – “Michele Rua” in “Il grande libro dei Santi. Dizionario enciclopedico”
Voce di Dizionario su Michele Rua.
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.
Arthur Lenti – “The founding and early expansion of the salesian work in the San Francisco area from Archival Documents” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
Recently the Central Salesian Archives released the files of the Rua rectorate on some 1,750 microfiches. This boon has made archival research in that rectorate possible even for students residing away from the Central Archives.
Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s last years, his last illness and saintly death from eyewitness accounts” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
The present essay has a rather modest aim. Steering clear of the complexities of a biographical reconstruction, it will simply describe Don Rosco’s last years, including his last illness and death, with focus on the person, and with emphasis on words and attitudes.
Michael Ribotta – “Discovering America: Father Raphael Pipemi and the first salesian missionaries in North America” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
A young Italian immigrant, Angelo Petazzi, watched anxiously as the English steamship, the Werra, approached New York harbor. Clutched in his hand was a letter from the then Salesian superior general, Father Michael Rua, which informed him of the impending arrival of a group of four Salesians in New York. At their head was Father Raphael Piperni.
Philip J. Pascucci – “Once upon a time in old New York” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
During the years following the late nineteenth and early twentieth century the Italian immigrant made his way, educated his children, and contributed his many talents to the great melting pot, not only in New York City, but in the whole of the United States.