Being a deacon is the most junior level of ordination in the Church. As described in the book of Acts, the apostles ordained deacons to carry out the ministry of the Church, and their responsibilities were clear: to serve in the liturgy, to distribute aid to the poor... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

June is ‘Malagasy Language Month’, with a number of preservation initiatives, including Edition Ambozontany, which has been working for 70 years to preserve the Malagasy language and culture. In the past, the age of 18 was considered to be adulthood, but today young people are still considered to be in their early teens. This can be seen as the result of an unbalanced upbringing: physical, mental and spiritual. The level of education of Malagasy children and young people is constantly falling, which calls for individual responsibility... Instant with a priest" programme on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

22 June - Born as Pontius Meropius Anicius, he was part of one of the wealthiest families in Bordeaux. His tutor was the poet Ausone. He was consul suffect in 379. Like St. Ambrose of Milan, he passed from a political career to an ecclesiastical vocation.

Priests, under the authority of the bishop, sanctify and care for the portion of the Lord's flock entrusted to them. Always seeking and caring for the good of the people of God, together with the bishop, he must not slacken his hand or lose heart and spirit in his diocese in this pursuit of the good of the flock entrusted to him... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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