Don Bosco listed people such as noblemen and dignitaries, laymen, religious and politicians as members of the Congregation of St. Louis of Gonjagues. In Turin in 1846: Political chaos was about to erupt; in January of that year, Cardinal Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti was elected pope...

John Bosco fell ill one day and was cared for by a poor farmer named John Chalosse, when he took him in. This man was in trouble some years ago, and a priest helped him according to his story; he was surprised when John Bosco said that he was the priest at that time. He said with joy that: now you have rewarded me for the good, and the saying that the good is paid in money has been realized...

Sedy is a studious and honest young man, but he also has a difficult life because he works and studies at the same time. He and Seheno are classmates and the latter asked him for help with his studies. Sedy is ashamed to bring Seheno in the house because her house is not good, Seheno a rich man's daughter. Rivo is the son of wealthy Ratrema and is among the people who love luxury and want to be with Seheno.

Rapanana is an entrepreneur in the field of underground mining. When he didn't find much results at the place where he had been mining before, he found a place called Ampasanjina, a new quarry with precious stones. Rakotroka is a family from this place, interested in progress but also overcome by greed. Rakotroka is a family of this place, interested in progress but also concerned with the mystical power of the place.

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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