February 27 — Honorine was part of the Gallic people and lived towards the end of the 3rd century. Having succumbed to her martyrdom, her remains were thrown into the Seine.

Her body drifted and she was found in Graville in the suburbs of Le Havre in the Seine-Maritime. The Christians of this village buried her body and built a chapel over the tomb. Towards the end of the 9th century, around the year 876, the priests moved the relics of Saint Honorine to Conflans to protect her from the Norman looting. It is since then that her veneration began at each feast of the Ascension. Many miracles were performed there and the convicts freed following the intercession of Saint Honorine placed their chains there as a sign of gratitude.

In the year 1080, the priest of Conflans invited the Benedictines of Bec Hellouin in the Eure to take care of the chapel. The monks built there a sanctuary named "Parc du Prieuré", which was dedicated on June 21, 1086. Since then, an annual pilgrimage in honour of Saint Honorine has been organised in Conflans.

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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