23 June - Joseph Cafasso was born in 1811 in Castelnuovo d'Asti, in Piedmont, then annexed to France. He is the third of the four children of Jean Cafasso and Orsola Beltramo. His younger sister is Marianna, Joseph Allamano's future mother. Suffering from a malformation of the spine, he is small in stature, and remains crippled all his life.
22 June - Born as Pontius Meropius Anicius, he was part of one of the wealthiest families in Bordeaux. His tutor was the poet Ausone. He was consul suffect in 379. Like St. Ambrose of Milan, he passed from a political career to an ecclesiastical vocation.
21 June - A member of the illustrious House of Gonzaga, Louis de Gonzaga was born on 9 March 1568 in Castiglione delle Stiviere, under the Republic of Venice, Italy. He was the first son of Ferdinand I Gonzaga, lord and then Marquis of Castiglione and Marta Tana de Santena, and the eldest of a family of ten children. His mother takes special care of his religious education.
We are still in the midst of celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025, which is why numerous events are planned at national, diocesan, district and organisational levels. We are always learning lessons for a better future, and the aim is for there to be fewer problems, fewer accidents and for all pilgrims to return safely and without injury. Preparation and action are everyone's responsibility. Whatever the field, it's always a good idea to discuss your concerns with the health authorities in your diocese, district or parish... Miaina - Mitia" broadcast on Don Bosco radio.
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 ...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 ...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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