Articles on this issue "Salesians"

Salesian Missionary Killed in South Africa

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An Irish Salesian missionary priest who worked on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa, was killed in an apparent robbery. Father Declan Collins, 50, died after being struck on the head …

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John Paul II Urges Proclamation of God in the Face of an "Empty Culture"

Addresses General Chapter of Salesian Sisters

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John Paul II challenged the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, the Salesian Sisters, to give hope to a world characterized by injustice and lack of values. The Pope made this proposal today …

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John Paul II Urges Proclamation of God in the Face of an "Empty Culture"

Addresses General Chapter of Salesian Sisters

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John Paul II challenged the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, the Salesian Sisters, to give hope to a world characterized by injustice and lack of values. The Pope made this proposal today …

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The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, in their 21st General Chapter, are reflecting on the challenges that globalization poses to their consecration to God. Mother General Antonia Colombo …

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The Salesians have opened their first English-language school in Kuwait. The English Academy School, located in the town of Salamiya, has 350 students. It is aimed at the large community of …

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We Must Be Able to Attract Youth, Salesian Says

Interview with Father Pascual Chávez Villanueva, New Superior

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Avvenire).- Mexican Father Pascual Chávez Villanueva, recently elected the rector major of the Salesians, says the greatest challenge facing the congregation is to be faithful to its identity …

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John Paul II Pays Tribute to Salesian Holiness

Following Beatification of Three of Don Bosco´s Disciples

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John Paul II paid tribute to the saints of the Salesian family, a day after beatifying three members of the religious family. The new blessed, disciples of St. John Bosco (1815-1888), are …

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Salesians Elect a Mexican Their New Superior

Father Pascual Chávez Villanueva Is Don Bosco´s Ninth Successor

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The Salesians have elected a 54-year-old Mexican, Father Pascual Chávez Villanueva, as their new rector major. Father Chávez was elected to a six-year term at the 25th general chapter of the …

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Latin-Course Web Site Overworked

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Some ZENIT readers have had trouble accessing a Salesian University Web page offering an online Latin course. The page, www.geocities.com/blas3/, may be inaccessible at times because of heavy …

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Internet Offers Latin Courses for Priests and Others

Initiative of Salesian University

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Fewer and fewer priests know Latin nowadays, so the Salesian University of Rome has started a course on Internet, open to all who wish to register. The initiative was presented Feb. 22 at a …

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Salesian Vicar Tells What Youth Need Today

Addresses Opening of General Chapter

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Youths today need holy teachers who can help them make sense of a fragmented world, the vicar general of the Salesians said at the opening of the congregations General Chapter. One of the main …

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Salesian General Chapter to Elect New Superior

Gathering Will Also Review Community Life

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The Salesian congregation opens its 25th General Chapter on Monday, and among its tasks will be electing a successor to Rector Major Juan Edmundo Vecchi, who died Jan. 23. The chapter, whose …

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Pope Praises Fidelity of Salesian Superior

Father Edmundo Vecchi, Major Rector, Buried in Rome

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In a message for the funeral of Father Edmundo Vecchi, major rector of the Salesians, John Paul II praised the Argentine priests fidelity to Christ and the Church. Father Vecchi died Jan. 23 …

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Pope Praises Fidelity of Salesian Superior

Father Edmundo Vecchi, Major Rector, Buried in Rome

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In a message for the funeral of Father Edmundo Vecchi, major rector of the Salesians, John Paul II praised the Argentine priests fidelity to Christ and the Church. Father Vecchi died Jan. 23 …

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Major Rector of Salesians Dies

Argentine Father Juan Edmundo Vecchi Suffered Long Illness

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Father Juan Edmundo Vecchi, major rector of the Salesians, died in Rome this morning after a long illness. He was 71 and had led his congregation since 1996. The news was announced by Father …

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