The following comes from the Salesian News Agency:Between 21 and “5 May in Turin the Mother House of Salesian Bishops will be meeting the Rector Major, Fr Pascual Chávez Villanueva, and the members of his Council.
The meeting, already announced last summer, is taking place within a series of anniversaries and other events. After the 26 General Chapter held in 2008 the Salesian Congregation is studying and developing its fidelity to the charism of its founder and re-launching its apostolic endeavours. It has been helped in its efforts by the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation (1859-2009), the centenary of the death of the first successor of Don Bosco, Blessed Michael Rua, (1910-2010) and the preparations for the bi-centenary of the birth on Don Bosco in 2015. In particular, the meeting of the Salesian Bishops follows the 125th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Giovanni Cagliero (7 December 1884), the first Salesian Bishop and Cardinal.
It is also taking place in the context of events in the life of the Church and of the Salesian world in these days: the Feast of Mary Help of Christians which is traditionally a very special occasion in Valdocco and Turin, and the conclusion of the display of the Holy Shroud and also a meeting of the Salesian novices in Europe.
Of the 119 Salesian Bishops (of whom 5 are Cardinals), 93 (4 Cardinals) have confirmed that they will be present. The theme of the meeting is “The Salesian Charism and the Episcopal Ministry.” Among topics to be considered are Salesian spirituality and the episcopal state, the education and evangelisation of the young.
ANS will be giving regular updates on the meeting with news items and short videos on ANSchannel. It will be possible to follow live by satellite on Telepace and in streaming on www.missionidonbosco.tv the main events of the meeting and of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians:
Saturday 22, from the Duomo of Turin
Mass and prayers before the Holy Shroud. The Rector Major will be presiding - at 06.50 (GMT+1)
Sunday 23, from the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin
“Vigil”, Rosary, Penitential Service, Office of Readings - at 20.50 (GMT+1)
Holy Mass at which Cardinal Oscar R. Maradiaga will preside - at 24.00 (GMT+1)
Monday 24, from the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin
Solemn Concelebration, at which Cardinal Severino Poletto, Archbishop of Turin will preside. - at 09,50 (GMT+1)
Solemn Concelebration, at which Fr Pascual Chávez, Rector Major will preside, - at 16.50 (GMT+1)
Solemn Procession of Mary Help of Christians - at 20.15 (GMT+1)
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