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Periodico plurisettimanale telematico, organo di comunicazione della Congregazione Salesiana]]></description> <link>https://www.infoans.org</link> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 14:37:45 +0200</lastBuildDate> <generator>MYOB</generator> <atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.infoans.org/en/itemlist?format=feed&type=rss"/> <language>it-it</language> <item> <title>Colombia – "Children of pain": the work of the Salesians in the Colombian city of Agua de Dios with those affected by Hansen's disease</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21054-colombia-children-of-pain-the-work-of-the-salesians-in-the-colombian-city-of-agua-de-dios-with-those-affected-by-hansen-s-disease</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21054-colombia-children-of-pain-the-work-of-the-salesians-in-the-colombian-city-of-agua-de-dios-with-those-affected-by-hansen-s-disease</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/89e456f99480270ae6e6a70dc1e72158_S.jpg" alt="Colombia – "Children of pain": the work of the Salesians in the Colombian city of Agua de Dios with those affected by Hansen's disease" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS - Agua de Dios)</strong> – "Misiones Salesianas", the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid, Spain, in collaboration with the Spanish television program (TVE) "Pueblo de Dios", traveled to Colombia last November to take up and narrate the work of the Salesians of both Colombian provinces (Bogotá and Medellín), with several progressive chapters that report the work of the Sons of Don Bosco and the Salesian Family in different places: Bogotá, Agua de Dios, Barranquilla and Cali.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>The third chapter, recorded in the city of Agua de Dios, is entitled "<a href="https://youtu.be/I36I-qIyDRE">Children of Pain</a>".</p><p>Agua de Dios was the second Salesian presence in Colombia. The city, which came into being as an area of isolation in the country for those affected by Hansen's disease – leprosy – at the end of the 19th century became a prison: it was accessed only through a bridge, called the "Bridge of Sighs": it was surrounded by barbed wire, there were guards, those who arrived there lost their citizenship, had their own currency and the State owned everything.</p><p>The Salesian missionaries arrived in Agua de Dios in 1891 with the firm intention of serving and accompanying the sick, as the Sisters of the Presentation did. Years later, the Salesian Blessed Luigi Variara founded the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, part of the Salesian Family, whose charism also includes service to leprosy patients.</p><p>Since 1961, Agua de Dios has ceased to be a city of pain transformed into a lazaretto and has become a city of joy and hope. It has a population of 11,000 people, over 650 of whom are currently living with the disease. There are two leprosariums for the sick, who are accompanied by the Salesians and the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts, but the Salesians also develop their educational charism in seven rural schools and in an institute for the baccalaureate.</p><p>The presence of the Salesian Family has remained faithful to the population of Agua de Dios since day one, accompanying, educating and caring for the hearts of the "children of pain", caused by the historical mistake of creating a city to stigmatize the population affected by leprosy, until they become "children of hope".</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>Colombia</li><li>Misiones Salesianas</li><li>Procure Missionarie</li><li>SOCIALE</li><li>COB COLOMBIA BOGOTÁ</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Timor-Leste – Two World Delegates of the Salesian Family on an animation visit to the TLS Vice-Province</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21053-timor-leste-two-world-delegates-of-the-salesian-family-on-an-animation-visit-to-the-tls-vice-province</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21053-timor-leste-two-world-delegates-of-the-salesian-family-on-an-animation-visit-to-the-tls-vice-province</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/b64782dcc68c01b2c8743eb32e864dbc_S.jpg" alt="Timor-Leste – Two World Delegates of the Salesian Family on an animation visit to the TLS Vice-Province" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Dili)</strong> – Upon their arrival at the Provincial House community of Timor Leste (TLS), in Dili, on May 2, 2024, Fr Joan Lluís Playà, SDB, the Rector Major’s Central Delegate for the Salesian Family Secretariat, and Brother Dominic Nam Nguyen, SDB, World Delegate for Past Pupils and Salesian Cooperators, has began their animation visit to the TLS Vice-Province. Some members of different groups of the Salesian Family from Maliana and Dili gathered at the AVR hall to greet and meet the two world delegates.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>After the opening prayer led by Fr Nelson Gonçalves, SDB, the TLS Delegate for Salesian Family, Fr Joan and Brother Dominic welcomed the participants with a short video presentation. After that, there was an exchange of thoughts, feelings, and experiences between the participants and the delegates regarding the video.</p><p>The two World Delegates listened carefully to the participants who wanted to know more about the condition of the Salesian Family at the world level and how to bring together this real and enormous force of the Salesian Family at the local to serve the poor young people. Each group of the Salesian Family has its autonomy to do things and yet all of them must be going in the same direction, to the same mission as Don Bosco wanted. For this reason, there must be an accompaniment program for the leaders of each group of the Salesian Family. Participants in this meeting are the representatives from the Salesian Cooperators, ADMA of Malians and Dili chapters, past pupils of Don Bosco, FMA sisters, and Salesians of Don Bosco.</p><p>After some days in Dili, Fr. Joan and Brother Dominic continued their animation visit to the eastern side of Timor. After some hours travelling from Dili to Lospalos with the challenging road to the country side of Timor, both delegates of Salesian Family and the Salesian Cooperators and Don Bosco Past Pupils stopped over in Don Bosco Fuiloro for lunch. During lunch, there were little time for sharing with the Salesian Confreres in Fuiloro.</p><p>After lunch, both delegates proceeded their visit to the Salesian Community of Lospalos where the Salesian Family meeting will be held. The meeting was started with a prayer led by Fr. Nelson Gonsalves, SDB. After the prayer, Fr. Nelson being the delegate of the Salesian Family in the TLS Vice Province gave his introduction remarks. In his remarks he said that there are 32 groups in the Salesian Family and among them, there are 7 groups already existed in Timor.</p><p>The meeting with the Salesian Family began with a short introduction on the document on the charismatic identity of the Salesian Family and a short video featuring the 32 groups of the Salesian Family that depicts the uniqueness of each in this vast movement of the Salesian Family. After short video, Fr Joan started his talk by giving a chance to the audience to share, converse and appreciate the video.</p><p>To mention some of the sharing and dialogue, the Salesian Family has many branches and is found in many countries around the world. Although it has different names but we belong to one single family and we are guided by one single Spirit towards a single destiny which is heaven.</p><p>Then Fr Joan also put a question to the audience “What is the strongest expression of the Salesian Spirituality in Timor-Leste?” Most said that Salesian Spirituality is strongly presented in the area of Evangelisation and Education. They are like two wings of the same bird – you cannot have one without the other.</p><p>The talk continued with the presentation by Brother Dominic speaking about the Strenna of the Rector Major for 2024. He said that all the groups of Salesian Family are the result of Don Bosco’s dream, and so invited everyone to dream like him. Then Brother Nguyen challenged each group of the Salesian Family to strive in whatever possible way to realise what Don Bosco dreamt of: “a heart that transforms wolves into lambs.” Brother Nam proposed 3 practical attitudes to help the young people in order to transform them:</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">1. Be joyful and share this joy to others</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">2. Do our duty happiness and love</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">3. Do good to others.</p><p>The meeting concluded with substantial snacks prepared by the Salesian Community of Don Bosco Lospalos. Among those who present were the SDBs of Lospalos and Fuiloro, FMA, ADMA of Lospalos and Fuiloro, Don Bosco Past Pupils of Lospalos and Fuiloro, Salesian Youth Movement, the Salesian Pre-Novices, and the Salesian Orphanage of Don Bosco Lospalos.</p><p><strong>{gallery}TLS - Incontri FS 2024{/gallery}<br /></strong></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>Timor Est</li><li>TLS TIMOR EST</li><li>Famiglia Salesiana</li><li>Dominic Duc Nam Nguyen</li><li>Joan Lluís Playà</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>RMG – Salesians of Don Bosco Gear Up for the Artificial Intelligence Age: New Commission Launched</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21052-rmg-salesians-of-don-bosco-gear-up-for-the-artificial-intelligence-age-new-commission-launched</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21052-rmg-salesians-of-don-bosco-gear-up-for-the-artificial-intelligence-age-new-commission-launched</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/7df139ffc4ba1c3c13765ec4c5771c6d_S.jpg" alt="RMG – Salesians of Don Bosco Gear Up for the Artificial Intelligence Age: New Commission Launched" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Rome)</strong> – In order to answer to the mandate of the GC28 to respond creatively, courageously and educatively to the digital culture and the recent call of Pope Francis regarding the importance of artificial intelligence for the Church, the Sector of Salesian Social Communication has created an International Salesian Commission for Artificial Intelligence (ISCAI). </p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>ISCAI has been set up in an effort to stay relevant to the signs of the times, to reap the benefits of the fast evolving AI technology and also to empower the Salesian family and its beneficiaries with knowledge of the tools and its ethical and moral implications.</p><p>The inaugural online meeting of ISCAI took place on May 7th 2024. Fr. Gildasio Mendes SDB, General Councillor for Social Communication and the Chairperson of ISCAI in his keynote address said that “the primary purpose of this commission is to reflect on Artificial Intelligence from an interdisciplinary perspective and provide guidelines for the Salesians and Educators working closely with the young.” He also went on to say that “the commission members were carefully chosen keeping in mind the larger vision of this body. There is at least one member representing each of the seven regions of the Salesian world. The initial team is a vibrant mix of Salesians and lay associates from both genders from different parts of the globe who are specialists in various aspects connected with the AI domain. There are professors, researchers, philosophers, creative professionals, computer experts and resource persons”. Fr. Mendes in his keynote address also highlighted the essential elements from the message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 57th World Day of Peace titled “Artificial Intelligence and Peace”.</p><p>After the welcome and the keynote address the commission members briefly introduced themselves and presented about their areas of expertise and their creative pursuits in this field. Boldly embracing and putting to good use this evolving AI technology was the common theme that connected everyone's thought pattern. </p><p>The commission is set explore;</p><p>- The potential of AI to enhance communication and education efforts</p><p>- The ethical implications of AI development and use</p><p>- The use of AI to promote social justice and care for the marginalized</p><p><strong>The Commission Members:</strong></p><p>- Fr Gildasio Mendes SDB, General Councillor for Social Communication</p><p>- Fr Ricardo Campoli SDB, Member of Social Communication Sector</p><p>- Fr Ernest Rosario SDB, Coordinator of ISCAI</p><p>- Hemerson Pistori (Brazil)</p><p>- Charo Fernandez (Madrid)</p><p>- Cristina del Aquila (Barcelona)</p><p>- Brendan Chua (USA)</p><p>- Esteban Inga Ortega (Ecuador)</p><p>- Fr Paul Dungca SDB (Philippines)</p><p>- Fr Arockia Selvakumar SDB (India)</p><p>- Fr Felix Olamide SDB (Nigeria)</p><p>- Fr John Paul Swaminathan SDB (France)</p><p>How can we interpret AI from a Salesian perspective? will be one of the core questions that will be steering this team towards research, innovation, discussions, deliberations, case studies and policy drafting. </p><p>In the context of the rapid acceleration of AI integration into every field some writers argue for a new ethics tailored to artificial intelligence. They also discuss how humans, nature, and technology interact on a global scale. This shows that digital issues are closely linked to human progress and environmental concerns.</p><p>Therefore, rather than just embracing a new era where technology solves all problems, the focus should be on humanizing the relationship between people and technology. This means caring for the environment, respecting human dignity and rights, revitalizing economy and politics, promoting global cooperation, and integrating technology responsibly, as advocated by Pope Francis in Laudato Si' and the Global Education Pact.</p><p>Fr. Mendes said the next two meetings will be held on 5th September and 4th December 2024 respectively. The meeting came to a close with a call to be creative ambassadors promoting the positive use of evolving technologies such as AI for the betterment of all humankind and planet earth, our home.</p><p>------------ </p><p><strong>MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 58th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/communications/documents/20240124-messaggio-comunicazioni-sociali.html">Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 57TH WORLD DAY OF PEACE </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace/documents/20231208-messaggio-57giornatamondiale-pace2024.html">“Artificial Intelligence and Peace”</a></p><p><strong>{gallery}Incontro ISCAI - Maggio 2024{/gallery}</strong></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>RMG CASA GENERALIZIA</li><li>Comunicazione Sociale</li><li>Gildasio Mendes dos Santos</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><li>Intelligenza Artificiale</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Brazil – Flood emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Province of Porto Alegre committed to helping</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21051-brazil-flood-emergency-in-the-state-of-rio-grande-do-sul-the-province-of-porto-alegre-committed-to-helping</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21051-brazil-flood-emergency-in-the-state-of-rio-grande-do-sul-the-province-of-porto-alegre-committed-to-helping</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/0687e7685ec06ef4ca472795c13d1e56_S.jpg" alt="Brazil – Flood emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Province of Porto Alegre committed to helping" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Porto Alegre)</strong> – Brazil is in a state of natural disaster following the disastrous floods that have hit the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the extreme south of the country, the worst since 1941, since 27 April 2024. The most affected area was around Porto Alegre, Capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in some locations 150 mm of rain fell in 24 hours, the amount expected in the entire month of April. Heavy rains caused river flooding and landslides, with disastrous consequences.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>The latest Civil Protection bulletin reports 90 dead, 132 missing and 361 injured. Over 200,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, of whom 48,147 are already housed in emergency facilities. Over 1.3 million of the total 11.4 million inhabitants suffered damage due to the bad weather wave that affected - with different intensity - 388 of the 497 municipalities.</p><p>In Porto Alegre, the state capital, on 5 May, the level of the Guaíba River reached 5.30 metres, well above the record of 4.76 meters set during the 1941 flood. Many houses are submerged to the roof. Several locations have been isolated due to landslides and the collapse of bridges, complicating the work of rescuers. The federal government said it had sent nearly 14,000 troops to the state.</p><p>On 6 May it stopped raining, but many areas are still flooded and the delivery of basic necessities to the population encounters many obstacles. And new rainfall is also expected from 8 May.</p><p>Among the victims of the flood were several collaborators from three Salesian centres in Porto Alegre. According to the Superior of the Salesians of the St Pius X Province of Porto Alegre Brazil (BPA), Fr Ademir Ricardo Cwendrych, about 17 families of teachers and other employees at the Provincial House, the Don Bosco school and the Social Work in Viamão suffered total or partial losses. "We are putting our facilities and conditions in place to assist those who are going through these difficulties" he said.</p><p>For this reason, the BPA Province has launched a request for help to the Salesian Family throughout Brazil. "Please spread this news to the Salesians and friends of Don Bosco in Brazil, so that we can do good as soon as conditions permit!", was Fr Cwendrych's request.</p><p>According to the official communications of the Province, the BPA Salesians are safe and well. The concern now is for the collaborators, students and other beneficiaries of Salesian works who are suffering from this natural disaster. “The situation is getting worse by the day. Although today (<em>5 May)</em> the sun shone a little here in Rio Grande do Sul, the feeling and the climate are heavy and worrying" he said. </p><p>Meanwhile, there is a race against time as rescuers continue to save the thousands of people still isolated. In all, the armed forces, civil protection and numerous volunteers have already rescued more than 50,000 people stranded in their homes, on the roofs of buildings or in makeshift shelters.</p><p>And throughout the country and even beyond Brazil, the solidarity race has started: the Salesians in several Provinces have published their appeals to collect donations, food, clothes and basic necessities to help those displaced by the floods, while those in the territory devastated by the waters are already acting in person.</p><p>The "Padre Pedro Leonardi" social centre, located in the Restinga district of Porto Alegre, is collecting donations of towels, hygiene and cleaning materials to better assist displaced families in the region, and indigenous families have already been welcomed in the parish hall of Mary Help of Christians parish in Restinga.</p><p>And the Our Lady of Graces parish in Canoas is also collecting non-perishable food, snacks, milk, drinking water, personal hygiene and cleaning products and bedding, to be destined for those who, at this time, have lost practically all their belongings.</p><p>For more information, <a href="https://www.missaosalesiana.org.br/inspetoria-salesiana-de-porto-alegre-mobiliza-ajuda-para-vitimas-das-enchentes/">please visit this page</a>.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>BPA BRASILE PORTO ALEGRE</li><li>Brasile</li><li>Disastri e Calamità Naturali</li><li>SOCIALE</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>ans@sdb.org (Alessandro Parrozzani)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>India – Salesian missionaries support youth and marginalized families in rural areas</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21044-india-salesian-missionaries-support-youth-and-marginalized-families-in-rural-areas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21044-india-salesian-missionaries-support-youth-and-marginalized-families-in-rural-areas</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/5faccbf7a236054df7f6ce474793c3cf_S.jpg" alt="India – Salesian missionaries support youth and marginalized families in rural areas" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Chennai)</strong> – Salesian missionaries with SURABI, the Salesian Project Development Office of Chennai, India, have five vehicles to support their work thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The vehicles are helping Salesians provide services for youth at risk and carry out youth pastoral work.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>A Salesian said, “Thanks to these vehicles we have been able to bring mission activities to the poorest of the poor in the rural areas for the sustainable development of marginalized families, especially youth. We have also been able to focus on safety, growth and development with personalized care and protection for at-risk youth. Our commitment remains unwavering in positively transforming the lives of those in need within our communities.”</p><p>The donation has impacted 18 Salesian parishes including more than 8,000 youth. Close to 12,000 college students and technical and vocational training students are also impacted positively by the donation. Further, Salesians have been able to use the vehicles in youth centers and to reach youth in vulnerable communities.</p><p>The Salesian explained, “The transport facilitation has also enhanced the outreach efforts to reach more than 6,000 youth for coordination with government departments, social institutions and academic centers.”</p><p>One of the beneficiaries was the Don Bosco Gedilam Boys’ Home that used a vehicle for their social outreach, reaching new communities like Thrumbars, which is located more than 30 miles (50 kilometers) away from the Salesian community. Sundar, age 15, fell ill during a monsoon with a high fever and cold. The vehicle enabled Salesians to bring the youth to the hospital safely at midnight, ensuring prompt medical care and his well-being.</p><p>The Salesian added, “This is just one example among many success stories that exemplify the tangible impact of the vehicle donation in serving marginalized communities and providing essential support during critical times.”</p><p>Salesian programs across India are primarily focused on education. Salesian primary and secondary education in the country helps youth prepare for later technical, vocational or university study. Other programs help to support poor youth and their families by meeting the basic needs of shelter, proper nutrition and medical care.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://missionnewswire.org/india-at-risk-youth-benefit-from-vehicles-with-donor-funding-from-salesian-missions/">Salesian Missions</a></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>India</li><li>INM INDIA MADRAS</li><li>Solidarietà</li><li>Procure Missionarie</li><li>SOCIALE</li><li>Salesian Missions</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Italy – The students at Legnano schools pay tribute to the Venerable Fr Carlo Crespi, SDB</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21042-italy-the-students-at-legnano-schools-pay-tribute-to-the-venerable-fr-carlo-crespi-sdb</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21042-italy-the-students-at-legnano-schools-pay-tribute-to-the-venerable-fr-carlo-crespi-sdb</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/636332d2505a07b8c4796e4e7f831e53_S.jpg" alt="Italy – The students at Legnano schools pay tribute to the Venerable Fr Carlo Crespi, SDB" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Legnano)</strong> – Drawings, collages and videos: the children at schools in Legnano who participated in the competition on Fr Carlo Crespi, SDB, organised by the <em>Associazione Padre Carlo Crespi</em> of Legnano – birthplace of the Venerable – included in a busy program of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Legnano City.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>The 318 items prepared by participants are on display in the Luigi Caironi room that the Legnanese Family has made available to the Association led by Carlo Riganti, and engaged for years in the dissemination of knowledge of the life and works of the Salesian missionary, who was born in Legnano (29 May 1891) and died in Cuenca (30 April 1982), in Ecuador, where he spent most of his life.</p><p>Culture, genius and spirituality made Fr Crespi the special missionary he was and, precisely for this reason the people of Cuenca venerated him as a saint when he was still alive. Therefore the multifaceted figure of Fr Crespi has also become known to the city of Legnano, thanks to the association which has been very committed at various levels, always with a view to his beatification.</p><p>Entomologist, scientist, archaeologist, musician, writer, director, friend of children, the poor and as well as a formidable confessor for the students of the "Don Carlos" city schools he has become a sort of "superhero" with a big heart. Even in the cartoon created by cartoonist Mario Lisi which the association distributed to the schools that requested it, the Salesian missionary is a figure that can only be admired and loved.</p><p><em>"</em>The most Legnano of saints and the holiest of the Legnano": this is how he is described in one of the videos that were screened during the opening of the exhibition. "A miracle has already been accomplished," commented the mayor, Lorenzo Radice, suggesting that before the great miracle for which the association is working, namely to see Fr Crespi rise to the honours of the altars, the numerous and enthusiastic participation of schools in this competition is to be considered something remarkable.</p><p>More than 300 contributions were received, but the number of young people who participated is much higher, considering that many of the papers on display are the result of group work.</p><p>A special jury has decreed the "list of winners". The award ceremony took place on Saturday, 4 May, at the auditorium of the "Barbara Melzi" schools.</p><p>In the end, the following works were awarded:</p><p>– The video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpOtGsGiEzI">Father Carlo Crespi an amazing life of a wonderful man</a>" (Istituto Tirinnanzi Primary School and S. Massimiliano Kolbe Secondary School);</p><p>– The "Drawings and poems in an illustrated journey" Collection ("Bonvesin de la Riva" Institute)</p><p>– A collage on a 120cm×120cm panel entitled "Un uomo tuttomondo" (Alessandro Manzoni Institute)</p><p>– Acrylic on wood and copper leaf "Padre Carlo Crespi e noi" (Istituto Tirinnanzi Secondary School)</p><p>– The "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiR1ypuZ7MI&list=PL0ofqnU7m8Qre2q_1vrA99-SV4tM_oIRq">Dialogue on Carlo Crespi</a>" video (Antonio Bernocchi State Institute of Higher Education )</p><p style="text-align: right;"><em>Cristina Masetti</em></p><p><strong>{gallery}Italia - Concorso Crespi a Legnano 2024{/gallery}</strong></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>Italia</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><li>Carlo Crespi</li><li>ILE ITALIA LOMBARDO EMILIANA</li><li>Santità Salesiana</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Mexico – 5th ESA Continental Meeting: "Together for the present and future of Salesian education"</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21043-mexico-5th-esa-continental-meeting-together-for-the-present-and-future-of-salesian-education</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21043-mexico-5th-esa-continental-meeting-together-for-the-present-and-future-of-salesian-education</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/6cda6b8177f91c4655e41c3f2c8d5b54_S.jpg" alt="Mexico – 5th ESA Continental Meeting: "Together for the present and future of Salesian education"" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Guadalajara)</strong> – As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Salesian School in America (ESA, in Spanish), the 5th ESA Continental Meeting was held from 1 to 5 May at the Anáhuac Chapalita Institute in Guadalajara, State of Jalisco, Mexico, under the motto: "Together for the present and future of Salesian education".</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>The event was attended by around 237 people from 47 Provinces – including the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (HHSSCC) and the Daughters of the Divine Saviour (HDS) – along with members of the central organisational team and some special guests.</p><p>During the opening ceremony, Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Mother General of the FMA, encouraged everyone to "strengthen educational leadership committed to the integral formation of today's young people", as well as to "dialogue with the different situations and prepare ourselves as educators to face the new existential landscape." She stressed that ESA is a source of inspiration and an impetus for the Salesian school on the continent, and assured her listeners that "we continue to respond together with passion in the educational mission."</p><p>Fr Miguel Ángel García Morcuende, SDB General Councillor for Youth Ministry, commented that it is necessary to create educational systems adapted to new youth circumstances "It is not the young people who have to change, but it is the school that must change!" He also said that it is essential to be and recognise ourselves as "Catholic schools, places of learning for life and evangelisation, and Salesian schools, that is, inclusive, close and innovative spaces."</p><p>Welcoming those present, Sister María del Socorro Hernández, Superior of the FMA Province of Mexico-Monterrey (MMO), encouraged everyone to continue to make a significant contribution to education: "Let us continue together to build the history of the Salesian school in America."</p><p>Fr Filiberto González, Superior of the SDB Province of Mexico-Guadalajara (MEG), in the current context of crisis and violence in Latin America, stressed the urgent need to apply the premise of Don Bosco, to "prevent and not repress", in order to promote educational spaces that collaborate to "build a more humane, just and fraternal society, where people can live in peace." Cardinal José Francisco Robles, Archbishop of Guadalajara, told the participants that he recognises and appreciates the presence of the Salesian charism in the Church and the many fruits it has brought to young people around the world.</p><p>Subsequently, the General Councillors and Porivncials, both SDB and FMA, at the event, cut the opening ribbon.</p><p>During the meeting, several presentations, conferences, round tables, discussions and thematic groups were held, in which the following topics were explored: relational confidence to transform the school; youth culture and education; Salesian identity and the Global Educational Pact; the Salesian significance model; the experiences of the Preventive System; educommunication as media and information literacy; and pedagogical leadership in Salesian schools in America. These are all topics, together with informal exchanges and discussions in groups and assemblies, that contributed to the reflection of each of the participating educators.</p><p>Among the speakers, it is worth noting, in particular Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, SDB, Archbishop Emeritus of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Dr José Weinstein; Drs Ignacio Aguaded, Alexandre Le Voci Sayad and Sister Marcia Koffermann, FMA; Fr Hugo Orozco, SDB, Councillor for the Interaerican Region; Sister Patricia Parraguez, FMA; Sister Runita Galve Borja, General Councillor for Youth Ministry FMA; and Sister Piera Ruffinatto, FMA.</p><p>A solemn Eucharist was celebrated to conclude the meeting, presided over by Fr García Morcuende and concelebrated by 5 Salesians, including Fr Orozco. Participants in ESA 5 were given a mission in the celebration, so that with what they have learned, they can serve and love the children, adolescents and young people in their works and communities.</p><p>The working days ended in the characteristic Salesian style with a time of fraternal agape in the Mexican tradition, with folk dances, mariachi music and fireworks. In addition, a cultural day was held on Sunday, 5 May, and participants took a community trip to Tequila, also in the State of Jalisco.</p><p><strong>{gallery}MEG - ESA V 2024{/gallery}</strong></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>Messico</li><li>Pastorale Giovanile</li><li>EVENTI 2</li><li>Miguel Angel Garcia Morcuende</li><li>Chiara Cazzuola</li><li>MEG MESSICO GUADALAJARA</li><li>Filiberto González</li><li>ESA Scuola Salesiana America</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Italy – The 2024 Course for the new Provincial Economer</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21041-italy-the-2024-course-for-the-new-provincial-economer</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21041-italy-the-2024-course-for-the-new-provincial-economer</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/06d7e5f87ea389abafb6e97db59ce6ba_S.jpg" alt="Italy – The 2024 Course for the new Provincial Economer" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Rome)</strong> – The economic and financial management of any organisation, including those of the so-called Third Sector, is something fundamental for the realisation of the institution's projects and mission. With this awareness in mind, some thirty Salesians and lay people are gathering from 6 to 10 May 2024, at the facilities of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, for the annual appointment of the recently appointed formation course for Provincial Economers.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>The event, organised by the Economer General and led by his entire team, is attended by the Provincial Economers from 21 circumscriptions of all seven Salesian Regions: Southern Africa, East Africa plus the Sudan Delegation, Africa Nigeria Niger, Antilles, Bolivia, Brazil-Campo Grande, Brazil-Porto Alegre, Brazil-San Paolo, Chile, China, Great Britain, Southern Italy, India Mumbai, India Guwahati, Mexico-Guadalajara, Peru, Spain-Mary Help of Christians, United States East, Timor-Leste and Uruguay.</p><p>The topics covered are basically those that allow the one responsible for this area to be able to carry out their work at the service of the Salesian provincial mission in a correct, competent and professional way. "The specific purpose of this course, which has now become a fixed appointment in the calendar of the formation of Economers, is to help participants become familiar with all the different dimensions of our commitment: to be aware of the opportunities, as well as the risks, to know the tools available and the obligations to be respected, as well as to present all those procedures and criteria that must guide our work to make it really efficient and effective" Br. Jean Paul Muller, Economer General of the Salesian Congregation explained to ANS.</p><p>He also added: "Taking care of economic aspects is also vital for religious bodies; our mission is different from those of companies, but the economy is like fuel for cars: absolutely necessary to move forward in the direction taken and without which we end up standing still."</p><p>At the operational level, the work began in the afternoon of Monday, May 6 with a first session by Br. Muller on the role and tasks of the Salesian Economer and Administrator, followed by another on canonical and institutional regulations, financial crimes and procedures, animated by Fr Luis Botasso, Secretary of the Economer General, and the Procurator General of the Congregation, Fr Pier Fausto Frisoli.</p><p>On the morning of Tuesday 7th, experts Pietro Tardini and Alex Garattoni, Compagnia Privata Consultancy, spoke about criteria and professional decisions regarding the financial choices made by provinces. In the afternoon, Dr Andreas Machnik, from Pax Bank International, is scheduled to speak, illustrating some ethical criteria for financial action, and later the participants of the course will visit the Don Bosco Rooms at Sacred Heart in Rome.</p><p>On Wednesday 8th, the theme of personnel management will be addressed in the morning, with the report by Dr Janko Jochimsen, collaborator in the Economer General's office; and the practice of accounting, with interventions by Br. Alberto Rodríguez, SDB, President of the "DON BOSCO NEL MONDO" Foundation, and Dr Fabio Buconi, from the Economer General's office; and in the afternoon, the role and collaboration with the Planning and Development Offices, thanks to presentations by Fr Jose Joseph, from the Economer General's office, and Fr Eric Mairura, from the Missions Sector.</p><p>On the penultimate day of work, after the introduction by Daniel Ormeno on Salesian agricultural schools, Emanuela Ornato will again speak, with a formation session on the use of the digital portal, and leaders from the "DON BOSCO NEL MONDO" Foundation, Dr Mariangela Gargano and Dr Marcella Orsini, who will talk about Salesian global solidarity. The visit to the catacombs of San Callisto will close the day.</p><p>Finally, on Friday, May 10th there will still be time for the final reflections with the Rector Major Emeritus, Fr Pascual Chávez Villanueva, the evaluation of the appointment and the concluding Mass celebrated by Fr Chávez Villanueva.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>Italia</li><li>UPS UNIVERSITÀ PONTIFICIA SALESIANA</li><li>Economia</li><li>Economo Generale</li><li>Jean Paul Muller</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Uganda – A moment of grace with the Rector Major, His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21040-uganda-a-moment-of-grace-with-the-rector-major-his-eminence-cardinal-angel-fernandez-artime</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21040-uganda-a-moment-of-grace-with-the-rector-major-his-eminence-cardinal-angel-fernandez-artime</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/eaef53466ff35c4b3f1573acc537aa27_S.jpg" alt="Uganda – A moment of grace with the Rector Major, His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Palabek) </strong>– On the third day of His Eminence's visit to Uganda - Palabek particularly, the Rector Major, His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, stopped for a brief visit at the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate from Gulu living in the camp (St Daniel Comboni), who work closely with the Salesian mission in Palabek, while en route to the Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre - Palabek (VTC), which is located nine kilometres from the Salesian community. He blessed the local community there.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>Several Salesian priests concelebrated at the Eucharist. Additionally, His Eminence blessed and opened a new Church of the Resurrection at the Mass. He conveyed his appreciation for being with the Salesian Family, his confreres, and the people of Palabek in his homily. "This is the beginning of the Salesian mission among you, we promised to do much more for you", His Eminence added.</p><p>He continued, “We ought to react to God's love for us at all times.” He promised to pray for every resident of the Palabek refugee settlement as he ended his homily.</p><p>Following the Eucharistic celebration, His Eminence toured the Technical Institute, stopping at each workshop (hairdressing, motorcycle repair, tailoring, welding, agriculture, information and communications technology, building, Electricity/ Solar and Carpentry). He was particularly impressed with the Salesian work being done among the settlement's impoverished population.</p><p>In the afternoon, His Eminence made a tour of the settlement in order to meet the catechist who helps the refugees grow spiritually and to have a glimpse of the refugees’ daily lives there. The catechist followed a custom among the Nuer tribe of South Sudan that involves "washing the feet" of His Eminence as a symbol of hospitality, or a warm welcome, when they arrived at St Mary's Chapel at the Palabek refugee community.</p><p>An evening named "Among you, I feel good" featured performances in music, dance, and drama by several groups from the Salesian oratories at the settlement. The cultural presentation was concluded by the blessing from His Eminence Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><em>Deacon Godwin Cekecan, SDB</em></p><p><strong>{gallery}Uganda - Secondo Giorno Palabek RM 2024{/gallery}</strong></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>AGL AFRICA GRANDI LAGHI</li><li>Rettor Maggiore</li><li>Uganda</li><li>Ángel Fernández Artime</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><li>Palabek</li><li>Rifugiati</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>RMG – "The secret of Mary": the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians, 2024 edition</title> <link>https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21032-rmg-the-secret-of-mary-the-worldwide-novena-to-mary-help-of-christians-2024-edition</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.infoans.org/en/sections/news/item/21032-rmg-the-secret-of-mary-the-worldwide-novena-to-mary-help-of-christians-2024-edition</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.infoans.org/media/k2/items/cache/7670dd6d5631fc8aa837b32b91017d88_S.jpg" alt="RMG – "The secret of Mary": the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians, 2024 edition" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><strong>(ANS – Rome)</strong> – The tradition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians (15-23 May), promoted by Salesian Headquarters and of importance for all members of the Salesian Family who intend to adequately prepare for this anniversary, is renewed again this year. Accompanying videos of the 2024 Novena will be made available online in the coming days.</p></div><div class="K2FeedFullText"><p>As in previous years, together with the videos, the booklet with the texts of the novena has been provided as booklets: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ebUExif0GAyfckIiaoLq16af2_tjmE6a/view">the Italian version was available in preview as early as Saturday, 4 May</a>.</p><p>The spiritual proposal for this year's novena, entrusted by the Rector Major, is inspired by the theme of Strenna 2024, "the DREAM THAT MAKES YOU DREAM. A heart that transforms "wolves" into "lambs". Inspired by the writings of St Louis Grignion de Montfort and thanks to the commentary of the Rector Major, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, the novena will guide you to discover "the Secret of Mary" to lead the entire Salesian Family to holiness.</p><p>Each video, lasting about 8-9 minutes, will alternate between different moments: a reflection by the Rector Major on the theme of the day; stories of dreams by young people from different backgrounds, ages and backgrounds who will witness to the relevance of Don Bosco's Dream today; and the final prayer to Mary, with Don Bosco's prayer to the Virgin to invoke her grace.</p><p>Mary as a woman, Model, Mother, Guide, Witness, Teacher... There are many aspects of the Virgin Help of Christians that will be explored during the nine-day journey: guiding devotees around the world will be the writings of St. Louis Maria Grignion de Montfort with the aim of revealing the secret to realising their desire to take Mary with them as a sure guide and model of life. The saintly French missionary will thus provide precious pearls and spiritual wonders to be enjoyed day by day.</p><p>The videos will be accessible in Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese in the different <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ANSchannel/channels">ANSChannel language channels</a> and on <a href="https://t.me/Salesiani_DBosco">TELEGRAM SDB.ORG</a>. Each video will be made visible one day in advance – so the first videos will be made public on 14 May.</p><p>The booklets, prepared in Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, will be freely downloadable on the institutional website of the Congregation: <a href="http://www.sdb.org">www.sdb.org</a> and published in the same manner used for videos.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags"><ul><li>RMG CASA GENERALIZIA</li><li>Novena</li><li>Maria Ausiliatrice</li><li>SALESIANI 2</li><ul></div>]]></description> <author>infoans@sdb.org (Gian Francesco Romano)</author> <category>NEWS</category> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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