May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you always. To all the leaders at all levels of the country, to all the Malagasy people and to people of good will. May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you always! Twice a year, we members of the Bishops' Commission for Justice and Peace in Madagascar hold a General Assembly. In this year 2025, 1the first meeting was held from 08 to 12 May in Madiorano- Diocese of Toliara...

Our journey, a common path founded on unity and hope that transcends history and the struggles of our fathers, inspires us today to revive Malagasy values and strengthen our shared obligations in building a harmonious society, for a bright and sustainable future for the country and its generations. Even if we are different, we live together in hope.... Miaina - Mitia’ broadcast on Radio Don Bosco.

16 May - Luigi Orione was born in Pontecurone, in the Diocese of Tortone, on 23 June 1872. His parents were simple peasants, who had a certain influence on the village through their honesty and Christian fervour. During his childhood, Louis worked in the fields and attended school irregularly.

May 16, 2025 — Friday, Fourth Week of Easter — I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 14: 1-6)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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