L’articolo esamina la storia e la concezione della cooperazione salesiana nell’Unione dei Cooperatori salesiani, concentrandosi sui primi tre congressi internazionali tenuti a Bologna nel 1895, Buenos Aires nel 1900 e Torino nel 1903.
Francis Desramaut – “Introduzione” in “Il cooperatore nella società contemporanea”
L’articolo riporta i dettagli del sesto colloquio internazionale sulla vita salesiana tenutosi a Friburgo, Svizzera, dal 26 al 29 agosto 1974, incentrandosi sul ruolo chiave dei Cooperatori salesiani nella società contemporanea.
María Esther Posada – “Don Bosco e le Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice. Modalità dell’azione del Fondatore nel periodo dal 1872 al 1888. Comunicazione” in “La Famiglia salesiana”
L’articolo esplora il rapporto di Don Bosco con l’Istituto delle Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice (FMA), focalizzandosi sui periodi di dipendenza giuridica dalla Congregazione salesiana.
Francis Desramaut – “Introduzione” in “La comunità salesiana”
L’estratto fornito offre un’analisi della riflessione sulla vita comunitaria salesiana durante gli anni ’70.
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Marcel Verhulst – “Note storiche sul Capitolo generale I della Società Salesiana (1877)” in “Salesianum”
Questo saggio intende offrire alcuni risultati di una ricerca personale riguardo al Capitolo Generale ( = CG 1 ) della Società Salesiana, celebrato a Lanzo Torinese nel 1877.
Capitolo Generale dei Salesiani di Don Bosco – “La Comunità Salesiana oggi. Documenti del Capitolo Generale 25 della società di San Francesco di Sales” in “Atti del Consiglio generale della società salesiana di San Giovanni Bosco”
Gli “Atti” del Capitolo Generale 25° offrono un materiale prezioso per il rinnovamento della nostra vita e della nostra azione educativa-pastorale. Continue reading “Capitolo Generale dei Salesiani di Don Bosco – “La Comunità Salesiana oggi. Documenti del Capitolo Generale 25 della società di San Francesco di Sales” in “Atti del Consiglio generale della società salesiana di San Giovanni Bosco””
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 – “Priority of animation and main lines of action” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”
The Rector Major presents the Project of Animation and Government for the six-year period 2002-2008, following the GC25. This plan aims to translate the Chapter Document into actionable initiatives within communities worldwide. The Project provides a framework for the Rector Major and his Council to guide, monitor, and assess the implementation of the Chapter’s directives. It reflects a commitment to turn the Chapter’s vision into tangible actions across the Congregation. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Priority of animation and main lines of action” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
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Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s political and religious concerns during the liberal revolution” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
Fr. Arthur Lenti, in a second article, invites us to enter the political and ecclesiastical world of Don Bosco through his letters never published before in English. The letters add insight to the always intriguing question of Don Bosco’s involvement in the naming of bishops.
Arthur Lenti – “Politics of the “Our Father” and the holy father: Don Bosco’s mediation in Church-State affairs” in “Journal of Salesians studies”
Fr. Arthur J. Lenti tells the story of Don Bosco’ s efforts to mediate between the Holy See and the Italian government during the tense years of Italian unification. Of special importance was the appointment of bishops. After offering background on the historical events leading to the estrangement between the Church and state in Italy, the author goes to the sources in an effort to answer the question why someone so politically unimportant as Don Bosco, should become involved in a capacity of “negotiator.”
Giovanni Bosco – “Deliberations of the last General Chapters Don Bosco presided over (1883-1886)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected Works”
Amongst the documents drawn up by the third (1883) and fourth (1886) General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation – which the founder also took part in – of particular merit is the new Regulations for the festive oratories and deliberations regarding Orientations for the working boys in Salesian houses. The two documents were published, as already recorded, in 1887.
Giovanni Bosco – “The two “official” regulations (1877)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected Works”
In the years from 1853 to 1862, Valdocco was transformed from a festive Oratory—an open institution—into a complex work: hospice and boarding, college with boarding section, trade workshops, internal classes and publishing centre, amongst the most important sections.
Giovanni Bosco – “First salesian colleges founded outside Turin (1863-1864)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected Works”
In 1863, Saint John Bosco undertook a pivotal study by founding the Mirabello College and crafting meticulous regulations for its governance. These regulations, initially handwritten and later printed, were intended as the foundational statute for future institutions. Continue reading “Giovanni Bosco – “First salesian colleges founded outside Turin (1863-1864)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected Works””
Giovanni Bosco – “School and boarding house at Mornese Nizza Monferrato – FMA (1873-1878)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected Works”
The Programme—also called Regulations—of the school in Mornese was printed by Don Bosco at the Oratory Press like all the other Regulations for Salesian houses. The text copies many of the items in use at colleges he founded.