Articles on this issue "Salesians"
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Father Miguel Angel Olaverri Arroniz, S.D.B. as bishop of the Diocese of Pointe-Noire. Bishop-elect Olaverri was serving as …
read moreAlumni of Salesian schools ensured the success of the St. John Bosco relics pilgrimage through northeast India, obtaining necessary permits despite laws preventing Christian activities. St. …
read moreContinuing a worldwide tour, the relics of St. John Bosco have stopped in various Asian locations, bringing together thousands of Catholics. The relics began a 130-nation pilgrimage on Jan. …
read moreThe Church recognizes that relics have a unique role: showing the enduring spiritual presence of the saint, says Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C.. The archbishop made that …
read moreA group of Salesian prelates are affirming their support for Benedict XVI, while underlining their desire for spiritual renewal and their commitment to working with youth. Some 90 Salesian …
read moreAfter visiting earthquake-devastated Haiti, the superior-general of the Salesians is urging the members of his spiritual family to "roll our sleeves up and begin the re-building of this …
read moreToday in Jerusalem, the Salesians organized a day to study theology and the priesthood at their Studium Theologicum Salesianum. This study center dedicated to Sts. Peter and Paul, also known …
read moreA new congregation dedicated to helping poor and abandoned girls in India has been welcomed as part of the Salesian Family. The Salesian rector major and his council accepted this request of …
read moreThe Salesian congregation is announcing the opening of a new school where boys in Thailand will be educated according to the pedagogy of St. John Bosco. Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana …
read moreSt. John Bosco understood the best way to invest in the future of society and the Church, according to his spiritual son who is Benedict XVI's secretary of state. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone …
read moreANSchannel is the new Salesian Internet presence, a place on YouTube where they can provide video information on the life of this religious family. The Salesian information agency reported …
read moreThe Salesian charism has a special task in today's world, marked by what Benedict XVI calls an "educational emergency," says the mother superior of the order's feminine branch. Mother Yvonne …
read moreThe rector major of the Salesians urged the order's youth to build a movement of salvation, as he launched a year of celebrations to mark the 150 years since Don Bosco founded the society. …
read moreBenedict XVI asked for an "effusion of divine grace" for the new superior-general of Salesian sisters at the end of today's general audience. The Pope greeted Mother Yvonne Reungoat and some …
read moreA Salesian priest from India was killed Monday in Nepal when armed men broke into his residence and detonated an explosive device. Father John Prakash, 62, directed a school in Sirsiya in the …
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