Humans are born dependent on others, but gradually become independent. By the age of 20, we are already independent and in control of our own choices. However, you still need to be together and complement each other in order to start a family. Two people need to get to know each other before they can start a family, so that they are not taken by surprise by events of all kinds (education, goals, etc.). Promotion féminine" programme on Radio Don Bosco.

02 April - François was born in 1416 in the small village of Paule, hence the name François de Paule in Calabria. He had an exemplary childhood because from an early age he was attracted to vigils and prayer.

April 2, 2025 — Wednesday, Fourth Week of Lent — I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever believes in me will never die — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 5: 17-30)

1st April - Born in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère in 1053, Saint Hugues was first, at the age of 20, a priest in Valence and then appointed Bishop of Grenoble in 1080.

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?’....

Read more ...

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.

Read more ...

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.

Read more ...