The meaning of the word “nurture” does not yet mean that the person concerned has been called to the ministry (order), but all the elements that can contribute to it are found in this step. There are three areas of “care”: family, community, and church family. Catechesis on "nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison

The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls those who have devoted themselves to the service of the Church "ordained minister," thus "doing his work among the People of God in teaching, worship, and administration as shepherds." It has three levels: bishop, priest and deacon. Catechesis on "Nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

A vocation to holiness is the only vocation that God calls everyone, therefore whoever is, is called to be holy. It is up to each one to sanctify himself, in the church, by prayer, his capacity to love God and his neighbor. Catechesis on vocation, with Fr. Wagner Randriamampandry.

The key to the path to holiness is the commitment to repent and follow all that Christ preached in the gospel, live the commandments of love and be willing to take up his cross. Catechesis on vocation, with Fr. Wagner Randriamampandry

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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