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The GC also emphasizes working together with laypeople in the mission and formation, highlighting the importance of collaboration within the Salesian Family. This collaborative approach ensures that the Salesian mission remains relevant and effective in addressing the needs of young people in various contexts around the world.
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 dawns 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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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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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.
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.
As General Chapter 29 reaches its halfway mark, the members are on a reflective journey, discussing Core Theme 2: Sharing Spirituality and Mission in the Educative-Pastoral Community (EPC).
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The fifth week of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) will focus on discussions and approvals of important decisions, including the creation of the second African region, the finalization of the nuclei of the Chapter document, and preparation for the electoral process of the following week.
The Economer General of the Congregation, Br Jean Paul Muller, responding to the recommendation made by the members of the General Chapter 29 to the Rector Major and the General Council (to be elected) on the appointment of lay consecrated brothers as Rector of the Community, ad experimentum, called the possibility as a "moment of change" and a "renewed appreciation of the brothers."
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The 29th General Chapter (GC29) at Valdocco will be etched in the history of the Salesian Congregation for passing a resolution, ad experimentum, to allow the role of Rector of a Salesian community entrusted to any member without the requirement that they be an ordained priest. This decision, which requires the approval of the Rector Major and the General Council to be elected, represents a significant step toward greater recognition of the vocational complementarity between Salesian priests and Salesian brothers.
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The General Councilor for Social Communication, Fr. Santos Gildasio, speaking to the media at the GC29 venue aired his views on Artificial Intelligence and the Salesian approach. He described AI as “Humanity’s greatest revolution.”
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The Commissions and their rapporteurs presented texts on two key topics: the centrality of Christ, the care of vocations, and listening, interpretation, and choices for the lives of Salesians. These reflections offered a frank and in-depth assessment of the Salesian communities' spiritual, psychological, and organizational state.
The work session of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) opened on March 12 with clarifications from the General Secretariat, which had to organize and synthesize 15 proposed resolutions concerning Core Theme 3.
General Chapter 29 promises an extraordinary journey of spirituality, discernment and culture!
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269 participants:
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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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RMG: 3
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