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A visionary and charismatic leader, Fr. Fabio Attard brings to the helm of the Salesian Congregation a profound spirituality, a dynamic and forward-thinking vision, and decades of rich pastoral and administrative experience. As the new Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard will lead a Congregation of 13,750 consecrated Salesians, organized in 92 provinces and present in 136 nations.
A group of seven Salesian Cooperators from Don Bosco School Park Circus, Kolkata, attended an insightful animation session on Family, led by Fr. Dr. Mathew Pulingathil, Rector and Parish Priest of Don Bosco School and Parish Mirik, on March 22.
Fr Fabio Attard has been elected as the new Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation by the Chapter members at the General Chapter 29 in Voldocco, Italy. He dons the mantle as the 11th successor of Don Bosco. Viva Don Bosco! Viva Don Fabio!
Fr Biju Michael, Regional Councillor for South Asia speaks to the media at the GC29 venue.
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Don Bosco College Byndihati concluded a spiritually enriching two-day retreat held on 22 and 23 March. The retreat provided an opportunity for reflection and renewal. Over 300 Catholic students participated in the retreat, fostering personal growth and spiritual development. They demonstrated a strong commitment to their faith and a desire for deeper spiritual connection.
On the occasion of the election of the new Rector Major, the XI Successor of Don Bosco leading the Salesian Congregation, the iNfo Salesiana Agency will broadcast live the ceremony of the profession of faith and the greeting of the Chapter members to the Newly elected Rector Major. The live stream will begin on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at 10:30 AM (UTC+1) on the ANS YouTube channel and Facebook page.
The week ahead represents a crucial moment for the 29th General Chapter (GC29). During this period, the capitulars will elect the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, along with the Vicar General and the General Councillors. The election of the new Rector Major will take place on Tuesday, March 25.
March 21 marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. At the 29th General Chapter (GC29), held in Valdocco, the day's work began with clearly defining the geographical boundaries of two new Regions created from the division of the current "Africa-Madagascar" Region. The new Regions will be named "East and South Africa" and "Central and West Africa." This restructuring led to further reflections, such as the minimum number of confreres required to sustain a Salesian house.
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A two-day consultation titled "Collaborative Action for Assam Migrants: A Stakeholder Dialogue and Consultation" was successfully held on March 20 – 21 at Don Bosco Institute, Kharguli, Guwahati, and Don Bosco H.S. School, Dibrugarh, Assam. This initiative aimed to bring together 100 key stakeholders and 10 migrant help desk delegates from Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Gujarat, Goa, and Delhi to discuss and address the challenges faced by Assam's migrant workers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Delhi. The event sought to develop collaborative strategies for the welfare, rights, and protection of Assam's migrant workforce.
The General Chapter members spent time refining the document that will summarize the key themes of Core Topic 1: Animation and Care of the True Life of Each Salesian. The representatives of the six Commissions presented their proposed modifications, each beginning by expressing appreciation for the synthesis work carried out by the Drafting Commission.
Don Bosco Vazhikaatti Trichy, a pioneering institute in career guidance, training, and placements in the Province of Trichy, conducted a unique orientation program at Don Bosco Care Home, Nilavarapatti. The program focused specifically on supporting students in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the Aftercare Program.
A 12-page draft document has been produced, providing a global overview of the Congregation's current state and specific proposals for strengthening its missionary capacity among young people. As a working document, it is still open to corrections and improvements. The Editorial Committee, represented by its nine members, encouraged Chapter members to submit specific suggestions for refinement.
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General Chapter 29 (GC29) on March 18 focused on Core Theme 2, which deals with implementing the Salesian mission directed towards young people. The day allowed participants to engage with diverse realities from their contexts while maintaining fraternal harmony, even when differences arose.
Fr. Peter Vincent Lourdes, a pioneering Salesian priest and one of India’s first priest psychologists, celebrated his 100th birthday at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata, marking a century of remarkable service in counselling, spiritual direction, and education. The centenarian priest, who made his religious profession on December 6, 1944, and was ordained on December 5, 1954, continues to inspire with his resilience. He beat COVID-19 at 94 and hoisted the Tricolour on Independence Day 2020 before leaving Fortis Hospital.
Don Bosco Technical School Kalimpong, in North Bengal, under Kolkata province, emerged as champions of the 7th Auto Fest, held at Don Bosco Technical School Park Circus from 17 to 19 March.
General Chapter 29 promises an extraordinary journey of spirituality, discernment and culture!
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269 participants:
Delegates -
Africa-Madagascar: 32
America Southern Cone: 22
East Asia-Oceania: 27
South Asia: 33
Central-North Europe: 36
Interamerica: 27
Mediterranean: 29
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UPS: 2
RMG: 3
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