May fathers be encouraged in the work and responsibilities that await them. The “father” is a fundamental element of the family. The words “fathers of families” are derived from: “FATHER” a man with a wife and children, an original source, head of the family; "FAMILY" is a descendant of a person, a person of common blood, common origin.

June 26 is a special holiday for the Malagasy people because it is the anniversary of the return of independence. The theme: "My patriotism fuels my national pride". Wish to the 27 million Malagasy people: that this famous day be a national holiday to live "civility" and a good day for all of us. Program "Mba ho vanona", with General Désiré Philippe Ramakavelo.

My patriotism feeds my national pride. We are in the Malagasy language month in June. The objective is to encourage everyone to respect the rules in the use of the Malagasy language, whether in writing or orally.

Words are important and sacred; we Malagasy have several languages. Homeland is where words circulate to be used by people who speak, so language and homeland are intertwined. Words live: form, live, change, die.

Ignoring or “not doing” premarital health counseling is one of the most likely causes of marital breakdown, causing many problems. What you need to know in advance are the blood groups (A, B, AB, O) and “rhesus” (+, -). Inherited diseases, which may have run in the family, should also be identified. You also need to know: eye health, diabetes and blood pressure... It's a good idea to take the STD or sexually transmitted disease test.

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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