Line Bordas was neglected by her adoptive father and stepbrother. She painfully felt her status as an adopted child in the home.

The house built by Don Bosco and his Oratorio boys was ravaged by a storm. Undeterred, they built a new one. The hardships endured by Don Bosco multiply day by day.

On arrival in Mananjary, Noro accompanies Line Bordas to her hotel. Line continues to tell the story of her life: she was not breast fed.

Don Bosco's fame begins to spread in the village. An apprentice in a hairdressing salon, Charles met Don Bosco there, the latter immediately convinced him to join the Oratorio.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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