N. 83 | Octorber 3, 2019

Message of the Rector Major

By Fr. Angel Fernandez

The monument to Don Bosco in front of the basilica
of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco
is a symbol of the Salesian mission in the world

"Indeed, while reflecting on the extraordinary scenes of welcome that I’ve experienced throughout the whole world, one symbol of love and gratitude comes to my mind: the monument to Don Bosco which his friends wished to erect in his honor right in front of the basilica of Mary Help of Christians.

Within a few months, we will celebrate its hundredth anniversary..."

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Province celebrates holy fidelity of 20 confreres

Almost a millennium is a very long time! On Saturday, September 21, the Salesians took note of 995 years of holy fidelity to the Gospel and the mission of Don Bosco displayed by 20 confreres celebrating 25, 40, 50, and 60 years of religious profession and/or priestly ordination in 2019....Read more

More News:

- Florida: 4th Annual Draft Day at Cristo Rey Tampa
- Florida: Puzzle Project at St. Philip Residence

- Canada: Celebrating 10 Newcomer Families – and Counting

Italy - Celebration of 150th Missionary Expedition

On September 29 Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime presided at the Eucharistic celebration of the 150th Missionary Expedition, during which he presented the missionary cross to 36 Salesians and 13 Daughters of Mary Help of Christians...

More News:

- Costa Rica: Formation Delegates of Interamerica Region Meet

- Paraguay: Communications Delegates of Both Americas Meet in Paraguay

Special:
Fr. John Thompson, missionary in Africa for 40 years
Since his arrival in Liberia almost 40 years ago, Fr. John Thompson has served in five countries in West and South Africa, survived two ferocious civil wars, and grown ever more in his love for the people he serves as one of Don Bosco’s sons....
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Birthdays
October 9: Fr. Matthew DeGance
October 13: Fr. Sathiaseelan Kulandaisamy
October 14: Bro. Charles Mayer
October 20: Fr. John Louis Mariapragasam
October 21: Bro. Craig Spence
October 21: Bro. Simon Song

Sick list
Bro. James Wiegand
in rehab, Allendale, N.J.

Fr. Filiberto Gonzalez
recovering from surgery

Weekly Prayer

for October 4-10, 2019

This week, please keep in your prayers Salesian Lay Missioner Anna Kate Moore and all those she will be serving. Anna was commissioned for service in Wau, South Sudan. Read more

Baptized and Sent:

The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.

CLICK HERE to access our special page with resources and suggestions to celebrate
The Extraordinary Missionary Month.

Salesian Saints of October

Blessed Albert Marvelli (1918-1946)

October 5, optional memorial

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