World Bees Day is celebrated every 20 May. We produce 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of honey a year, according to figures published by the EDBM in 2023. Madagascar ranks seventh in Africa for honey production. The Malagasy people have been beekeepers for a long time, and have many different types of bee thanks to the availability of trees and plants to produce honey. The National Chamber of Agriculture attaches particular importance to promoting the beekeeping sector...

23 May - Didier de Vienne or Didier d'Autun was bishop of Vienne, in the Dauphiné region, from the extreme end of the 6th century and the beginning of the following century. He would have left very young to join around 558 Namatius bishop of Vienne. Around 570, Bishop Philippe would have made him join the clergy of his church.

Faith creates the impossible, and the prayers of many create hope; Knowing how to listen is a very good basis for improving society, and being close to each other contributes to this basis. There are limits to arrogance and strength, and their negative consequences can affect generations. Reward those who hurt you, because everyone's efforts benefit society, work and country... Mba ho vanona’ broadcast in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

22 May - Margherita Manchini, commonly known as Sister Rita of Cascia commonly simplified into Rita, born in May 1381 in Roccaporena (Umbria, Italy) is the only daughter of Antonio Manchini and Amata Ferri. Little is known about Rita's parents, except that they were nicknamed "the peace-bearers of Jesus Christ".

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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