February 13 — Béatrice was born in 1260 in Ornacieux (Isère). She entered in the Charterhouse of Parménie in 1273. Later, she founded a monastery in Eymeux.

She lived there with her colleagues until 1303, year of her death. The pope Pie-IX beatified her on April 15, 1869. The only story of her history is the one intitled "Li Via Beatrix, virgina de Ornaciu", written by Marguerite d'Oingt in the 13th century.

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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