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YEAR LVIII

OCTOBEB-DECEMBER 1977

No. 288

A[I$ [trilt $llPtil[fl [[llt[Etr

OF THE SALESIAN SOCIETY

SUMMARY

l. l,etter of Ure Rector Malor (p. 3)

A grave loss

ll. The 2lst Genoral Ghspter (p. Z)

The work of the Precapltular Commission

l!!. Gommunlcatlons {p. 9)

Solldarlty Fund

lV. Necrology atd 3rd Elenco for $n ,(p. 121

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8. O.8. - BOMA

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l. LETTER OF THE BECTOR MAJOR

Rome, October 1977

My d.ear Conlreres and sons,

'S7e now are the threshold of the General Chapter. \\Uflhen

this issue of the Acts gets into your hands, the Chapter will

probably be under way.

During the last few months the preparatory work has become

more and more intense: topics have been studied more thoroughly

and rough &afts of documents have been readied by the Pre-

caaacnkpdnitowuwliatlherdoCgueot mistpmianirsinsthgioisnan.pylTacehefifso-rCtsowmtoomrkpisersdoiovwnidite-hthaiedtmCisiarspoliltusurladdrilsiugtewynictthoe

solid study material on the various topics of the Chapter. To all

the members of the Commission who under the able and inspiring

leadership of the Moderator gor this very useful matefial ready,

we express our warmest thanks.

By receiving such material towards the end of August, the

Capitulars have had the opportunity to study in depth the weighty

issues dealt with in it, and thereby ro get themselves ready for

the Chapter discussions. As we have stated repeatedly, it is the

goal of this Chapter to check on what has been done dudng the

last six years in order to make concrete plans and proposals on

what needs to be done during the next six years.

Feraent, buntble and trusting praler

I I As mentioned on another occasion, since am fully awate

of the importance of this Chapter for the wellbeing of our beloved

I Congregation, have invited many other religious institutes,

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especially those of contemplative life, to give us the precious

support of their prayers, and have received a cordial assurance

from very many of them. Also the various branches of the Salesian

Family have pledged themselves to stay fraternally close to us

in imploring from the Holy Spirit his much-needed guiding light.

It should however be clear that we must be the first to feel

concerned and indeed duty-bound to have recourse to pfayer.

I therefore invite all of you, particularly the sick and suffering

confreres, to accompany the Chapter members with your fervent,

humble and trusting prayer. The work of this great assembly of

ours touches our deepest spiritual concerns and needs. This is

one more reason why we should enrich it with that wealth which

comes from our contact with God-prayer that is.

\\[e can thus feel hopeful that the Chapter will attain its

set goals and will bring about the Salesian spiritual and apostolic

renewal which is eagerly awaited not only by our confteres, but

also by all those who regard themselves as a vital part of our

Family and cherish the destiny and mission entrusted by Divine

Providence to our beloved Congregation in the Church and

sociery.

Diuine Proaidence fiou sammons as to look lorward

Dear Confreres, with this brief letter at the conclusion of

my six-yeat term of office, we bring to an end a long series of

leitets by which we meant to strengthen our fratetnal' and family

ties uniting each member of the Congtegation, regardless of where

he may be living, to the Rector Major and to the center of the

Cpoowngerregaantdionlig-ht

a center we all

in our Family.

must

look

the

center

Looking back, I remember first of all our very many meet-

ings in the most varied

were always marked by

places of the world

the Salesian family

s- pirmite.etOinngcsewahgiacihn

I can see all of you and relive with a great deal of personal

satisfaction those happy and enriching moments spent together.

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I On many other occasions had the opportunity to get in touch

with you through my letters addressed either to individuals or

mofe commonly to groups. Through this means too were we

able to shate deep and cherished sentiments of fidelity and love

to Don Bosco and the Congregation.

But Divine Providence now asks us to look forward. It is

to this end that we are about to celebrate the 2Lst General Chapter.

The Superiors who will be elected by this Chapter will, as

we deeply trust, be assisted by the One who always stood by

Don Bosco with motherly carc, and watched over and guided and

conrforted our Congregation in its often difficult and troubled

journey. Supported by the consensus and active collaboration of

all of us, the new Superiors will promote the advancement of

our Congtegation. They will give every bit of their energies to

the carrying out of the constructive, practical and stimulating

deliberations which will come out of the General Chapter.

tUTe will join whatever forces we have be they large

- or small, it hardly matters for the accomplishment of a program

- of resolute renewal.

My cordial and brotherly greeting

On my own part, I first of all send my cordial and brotherly

greeting to each of you, particularly to those who ate suffering

in body or spirit and those who are prevented, against theit wills,

from participating in full in the life and mission of the Congregation.

And I ask you to remember me frequently to the good Lord

that in his infinite mercy he may overlook all the shottcomings

and failures of my far from short term of office.

At the same time I should like to express from the bottom

of my heart my sincere regret fot any wrong that I may have

done anyone in any way, albeit unintentiondly, in the exercise

of my mandate.

The Good Lord grant me to make myself, within the limits

of my capacities, still useful to the Congregation, most of all

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thrc"gh prayer, a loving observance of the Constitutions and any

service

able to

-rcndmeor dtoesitt.though

may

which I will still be

May Mary Help of Chtistians bless all the Salesians, the

Salesian Sisters, the Cooperators and all those who, from the

Volunteets of Don Bosco to the Past Pupils, feel that they are

a living part of our great and beautiful Family.

And may Don Bosco always be our Father and Teacher.

Fr. Lours Rrccsnr

Rector Major

A grave loss

!7e just teceived the very sad news of the death of His

Excellency Monsignor ANtoNr Be,neurex, Archbishop of Poznam

(Poland).

He was born at Sebastianowo, in tlre archdiocese of Poznam,

on 1st January L904. Ordained priest on 3rd August 1930, he

was elected Titr.rlar Bishop of Theodosiopolis in Armenia and

nominated Auxiliary of the Archbishop of Gnesna on 26th

April 1951. He was promoted fuchbishop of Poznam on 30th

May 1957. He died piously in the Lord on 13th August 1977.

I shared in spitit the profound bereavement and somow of

the dergy and the faithful of Poznam, and of the beloved confreres

of Poland on the grave loss of this very worthy confrere, and I

reserved to myself the writing of his obituary letter. In it I will

present the figue of this great son of Don Bosco who in difficult

and even tragic moments managed to be always a faithful servant

of the Church, according to the teacJrings of Don Bosco.

f In the meantime tecommend him to your prayers, so that

he may be welcomed into God's Kingdom through the loving-

kindness of our Blessed Lord.

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ll. THE 21st GENEHAL CHAPTER

The Work of the Precapitular Gommission

1. Tbe Precapitular Commission corupleted its work on August L,

1977. All its membem agreed that they had had an un{orgettable

experience in Salesian brotherliness. The sacrifice which they personally

and their Provinces made to accomplish their task on behalf of the

Congtegation was in the end a great joy,

2, Tbe Commission produced four Precapitular Schernata on

1) the Constitutions and Regulations; 2) the General Study Topic:

l7itnessing and proclaiming the Gospel: Two essentials of Salesian

life amongst the young; 3) the Salesian Coadjutor Brother: his identity

and formation; 4) Salesian formation.

A booklet, containing the Schemata, was printed with great speed

and accuracy at the Vatican Polyglot Press tlrough the solicitude of

the confreres working there, and a copy o{ it was mailed to every

K, 2l participant on the vigil of the Feast of the Assumption of

the Blessed Virgin Mary. Along with it were also mailed a copy

of the General Chapter Regulations, a roster of the Chapter Participants,

and a Capitular Commission Choice application form. (This form,

d"ly rfilled in, should be received ,by the Moderator before

October 10, L977).

7. Tbe Capitalar Comrnissions and Subcomrnissions, about which

the Capitulars are invited to express their preference, are as follows:

FInsr CouurssloN: << CoustrrurloNs AND Reculnrtor.ts >>.

In view of the revision of the text of t}e Constitutions and

Regulations, this Commission will consider: 1) the problems related

to our apostolic mission; 2) the problems related to our fraternal and

apostolic com-unity; 3) the problems related to our vows; 4) the

problems related to our govefirment structures.

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SecoND Covr.urssroN: << GBrvsRAr. Sruoy Toprc: tUTrtNBssrNc

AND pRocLArMrNc rHE Gospnl r>. This Commission is divided into

7 Subco,mmissions:

7st. Subcommission; Some problems concerning our vocational

identity; 2nd. Subcomrnission: The Salesian Community evangelizes

above all tfuough witnessing: fraternal life and chastity; 3rd. Sub-

commission; The Salesian Community evangelizes above all thtough

witnessing: pfayer; 4tb. Subcomntission: The Salesian Community

evangelizes above all through witnessing: the "aninzation" of. the

community, the image of the Rector; 5th. Subcommissioru: \\ilorkers

and preferential sectors of evangelization: Don Bosco's educational

project

erential

-sectlourys

co-workers; 6th. Subcommissiont Iilorkers

of evangelization: the school in particular;

and

7tb.

pref-

Sub-

commissi.on: Pastoral work for vocations.

Turnn Conaurssrou: << FonrvreIroN >>

This Commission is divided into 3 Subcommissions: l.st. Sub-

comnzissioru: Problems of and proposals on the unity of formation

(fundamental criteria for the drafting of. Ratio istitutionis salesiana

and of the Program of studies in our Congregation); 2nd. Subcom-

rnission: Problems of and proposals on the formation stages; 3rd. Sub-

commi.ssionz Problems of and proposals on the On-going Formation

and the training of 'forrzatores', i.e. those immediately in charge of

forrnation.

Outside the three Commissions mentioned above, but in close

partnership with them, there will be a SPECIAL '$7ORK GROUP

on the "Salesian Coadiutor Brother", which will pass its findings on

to the Commissions. Other special working groups, requested by

the Constitutions or the Special General Chapter, such as a Chapter

Information Commission (Reg. 112), and a Special Vork Group on

UPS (ASGC,750i), will be set up during the General Chapter itself.

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III. COMMUNICATIONS

Solidarity Fund (24th report)

a) CoNrnraurrNc PnovrNcns (May 5 - September 20, L977)

ANIEnrce

United States, San Francisco

Asrn

India, Bombay

India, Calcutta

Japan

Philippines

Thailand

Eunope

Belgium, Nord

Italy, Saint Mark

Ita.ly, Soutlrern

Italy, Subalpine

Total

Cash on hand

Total amount for distribution

L. 7,6t9)75

680,000

1,ooo,ooo

3,5oo,ooo

120,000

500,000

6,000,000

t)52,000

200,000

4,057,400

25,028,775

4,742

25,033,5L7

b) DrssunsEMENr (May 6 - September 20, 1977)

Arnrca

Central Africa: for poor students in Burundi,

Rwanda, Zaire

1,500,000

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Egypt, Cairo: for the taining of poor ttade-

sc-hool students

Egypt, Alexan&ia: for the poor youth of the

Oratory

Ethiopia, MakallE: for wat victims

Ethiopia, Makallts: from San Francisco

Mozambique, Teti: for the urgent needs of the

local Churdr

South Africa: for the food program fot needy

chfldren

Avrnrce

Argentina, Bahla Blanca: Ior a chapel

Argentina, La Plata, San Miguel: to purchase

books

Argentina, La Plata for a scholarship in Spain

Chile, Linares: for catec-hetical supplies

Ecuador, Mendez: for supplies for the apostolate

Ecuador, Mendez: for a missiology scholarship

Mexico: for the promotion of vocations among

the Mixes

Asrl

India, Calcutta: for the Catechetical Center

India, Dibrugarh, Marghetita: for a well-pump

and for repairing a chapel

India, Krishnagar, Ranaghat: for 5 small homes

for flood victims

India, Madras, Ayanavaram: for a projector and

catechetical material

India, Madras, Basinbddge: for an urgent need

India, Madtas, IGtpadi: for the purdrase of a

small plot of land for farmers

India, Madras, Tirupattur: for the needs of the

aspirantate

India, Shillong: for the native Sistets

Israel, Bethlehem: for the poor trade-school

students

,00,000

500,000

1,000,000

124,250

1,000,000

,00,000

1,o0o,ooo

188,450

1,020,000

900,000

1,ooo,ooo

600,000

1,00o,ooo

1,000,000

1,ooo,ooo

1,000,000

1.,000,000

1,000,00o

718,900

1,ooo,0oo

1,ooo,0o0

500,000

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Israel, Nazareth: for the poor students

Philippines: for Maboto from Edmonton

Philippines: for Tondo from San Francisco

Philippines, Tondo: for small homes for

the poor

Thailand: for the new studentate from Japan

Total

Casb on band.

Total

500,000

406,875

175,000

1,4oo,o0o

3,500,000

2),03),475

25,0)3,517

c) Sorroenrry FUND as of September 20,1977

Incorue

Disburseruent

Casb on hand

586,687,01L

586,686,989

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IV. NECROLOGY

f *FrB.uLdaadpeisslta,uHsuAndg,ainrey, 14.L2.1892; there 13.6.1977;84 years old, 56 prof..,57

priest, 18 Rector.

botnAStoangseo1f5MhaervyebnetentooCpaecnaegdlilso(Imtaelyy)e, awrsheerearaliehor.us'$e7fhorenHuhnegacriaamne-

out of it, he was a man of sterling character, dear ideas and total

commitment to his mission. He made use of his eloquence and the

power of his pen to spread Don Bosco's aame far and wide. If Don

Bosco became a well-known saint in Hungary, most of the credit is due

to Fr. Addmrs writings. He helped found the Don Bosco Press, wtich

for the twenty-year long period between the two !7orld \\7ars gave a

large conribution to the spreading of good literature in that country.

Even in prison, where he was confined for some time, he had helping

and encouaging words for everyone about him. His activity was halted

by a paralysis which in a fev months destroyed his robust fiber. He was

buried in the crypt of the church in Szombathely built by him.

f *FrV. iElaruNaonvuaeldAehCteuscujdes, Porto, Portgual,2l.4.L90l;

Los A.ngeles, California,

uSA, 7.9.1976; 75 years old, 57 prof., 47 priest.

He came from a good Christian family that gave our Congregation

two priests. Because of perseortion in Portugal, he went to Spain and

there he joined the Salesiaos. After his priestly ordination, he covered

successfully several ofices in various Salesian houses in Spain. He was

sent to India as a missionary, but poor health forced him to leave that

conntry after only t\\ro years. h 195) he went to the United States, and

for about tetr years he uavelled all over California to preach missions.

Sent to Don Bosco Tech, in Los Angeles as confessor and spiritual ditector,

he for 13 years showed gteat interest in the confreres, especia,lly the young

clerics and Coadjutor Btothers, who placed their fuIl confidence in him

because of his wisdom and goodness. He remained serene and trusting

in the Lord till the very end, even though he knew that cancer was

consuming him.

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f *FrI.mGoilnao, BBoaloldguncac, i Italy, 1.11.1911; Parma, Italy,7.12.1976; 65 years old, 49

prof., 39 pdest.

"A dynamic life ended in a sorrowing sunset", said his Provincial at

the conclusion of his eulogy. He was a likable example of the energetic,

cheerful and optimistic Salesian. His fine, odginal and inexhaustible humor

was proverbial throughout the Province. I(ith his brilliant mind he com-

bined a generous heart: he gave evidence of this especially during the dif-

ficult times of \\7orld War II, when he spent himself to help the most

hapless war victims. He worked in youth centers, and was appreciated and

loved as a teacher. A progrcssive paralysis slowly led him to his Calvary.

He died on the eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, under whose

motherly protection he had lived his priestly life.

Fr. Adalbert Bali

f * Als6sfu, Vas, Hungary, 11.6.1903; Vdcs, Hungary, 12.8.1977; 74 yeas old, 56

prof., 48 priest, 12 Rector.

After a number of pastoral experiences, he was appointed Master of

Novices in Hungary. He later was the spiritual guide of several parish com-

munities. Though the environment where he worked was unamenable and

his health precarious, he dedicated himself to his task whole-heartedly. By

working according to the spirit of Don Bosco he was able to win over many

oHaui"srlolCasost tnssjootibutulw"ti.oanAsstthsaeulglrgetiesmstotersa-thioen"wwoaitfshaahcneruaemtx,abcmlionplgdle,potahfriirsssehtl,fc-dhheuunnrcigahel,rbbaueniladdriinnfaggti.-gTueha"iss.

undertaking over, a heart atta& suddenly f,inished his very active li[e.

t *FrF. oJgolibzznoB, eTrutarin, Italy, 8.11.1908; Turin, Italy,27.77.1975; 58 years old,49

prof,, 41 priest, 25 Rector.

t C* oSaadn.toBSrote.faLnaouBreenlbcoe,

Biello

Cuneo,

Italy

L63.L891;

Shrigley, Great Britnin, )1.5.1977;

86 years old, 64 prof.

He made his aspirantate in Penango (where he entered in 1910) and his

novitiate in San Benigno, near Turin. Military service kept him away from

community life for four years, but afterwards he returned full of good will

and enthusiasm. He then was sent to Great Britain, vhere he made his

perpetual profession. He exercised his apostolate as chef for over 40 years

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in various houses of the Prcvince. Lately he was made infirmatian of the

aspirantate in Shrigley. He loved music aud played the violin with gusto.

His exemplary Eucharistic and Marian piety and his attachment to Doill

Bosco were a teal inspiratioa and comfort to all his confreres.

f *FrO. flugninbartoes,eCB-oomnola, nIttialy, 6.L2,1885; Eugenio Bustos, Mendoza, Argentina,

30.1,L977; 91 years old,74 prof., 66 priest, 18 Rector.

Patriach of the C6rdoba (Argentina) province, he since its bqginnings

covered posts of high responsibility, and was able to give a vigotous head

start as their Rector to such new foundations as Sa'lta and Eugenio Bustos.

Endovred with outstanding human and religious qualities, especially an af-

fable and simple way of dealing with people, he was able to win the ftiend-

ship of all who approached him. He loved the Congegation to whose service

he dedicated his long life self-sacrificingly. He spent his last 30 years at

Eugenio Bustos, where he worked unstintingly for its development.

Fr. Attilias Guenino Boscariol

f * Fiume Veneto, Udine, Italy, 21.12.19L5; San Vito al Tagliamento, Pordeaone,

Ia[y,30,L2,1976; 61 yean old, 38 prof., 28 priest.

Ihe Lord gave him a cheerful and serene dispositio,n during a sickness

that accompanied him on and off during his missionary life in China, Hong

Kong, the Philippines and lasdy Italy. His numerous hospitalizations were

always occasions for the spiritual edification of the sick as vell as the hospital

staff. His health suffered severely, because he never spated himself on the

job, both during his 10 years ,in China and 12 in the Pffippines, in his

effort to help poor and abandoned youth. His docility, readiness to serve

and humility were showed in the assistance he gave Msgr. fuduino as his

secretary for 10 years at Geraci-Locri. Patience, availability and humility

refined his soul and prepared it to ao edifying and tranquil death, accepted

in a spirit of faith and love. On his deathbed, as he was receiving the

Anointing of the Sick and the Viaticum, he broke out in joyous Alleluias.

Coad.. Bro. Gueniero Caloaresi

f * Ripatransone, Ascoli Piceno, ltaly,l1.7,l899; Lanciano (hospital), Chieti, Italy,

LL.5.1977; 77 yeers o1d, 55 prof.

After his religious profession he left for the miss,ion of Mato Grosso

(Brazil), where he spent most of his life. It be difficult to tell hov much

he toiled and suffered in those long 37 years of missionary life. His humble

readiness to do God's will oever foundered. After his definite return to

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Italy, despite fatigue and illness he made himself available to work as a

door-keeper.

a thing with

At the

which

end of

he had

his working

woven the

days,

fabric

spent his time in prayer

his entire life. Because

-of

his chilrllike simplicity he belonged to that group of Salesians who by their

mere presence in a community create a climate of relaxation, brotherliness

and togetheruess.

f *FrM. HonutgevbidCeool,rnUdrnuguay, 30.6.1925; there, 27.4.1977;51 years old, 3l prof.,

21 priest.

By his lifestyle he gave witness to God's presence, and with great

enthusiasm he tried to instil Iove of the Blessed Mother into his pupilJ and

the people who approached him. In everything he went for the esseutid.

- ffe was a much-wanted catechist one of those men whose activity would

alone be considered sufficient to justify a pastora'I. undertaking. His life was

an unceasing pmise of and thanksgiving to God. His prayer spread a joyful

sense of Iiving faith about time. His last illness brought Lim io a still more

intimate communion with the Lord.

Coad. Bro. Janaes De Gioaannini

* f Benevagienna, Cueno, ltaly, 29.12.19L3; Bra, Cuneo, ftaly, L8.6.1977; 63

years old, 45 prof.

A prudent and wise provider, he was wholly dedicated to his work.

!7ith a penchant for practicaliry, he impressed everyotre by his industriousness

and the ability and precision with which he carried out his assignments. A

generous and open-minded man, he could easily adjust to people and an-

ticipate their wishes and needs. Conscious of his being a consecratd man,

he nurtured a solid piety and loved Don Bosco, the Congregation and the

young. He is affectioaately remembered by his confreres, past pupils and

friends.

* t Fr. Goruzalo Dwninguez

Horcajo de Montemayor, Salamanca, Spain, 25.11.1912; Barcelona, Spain,

4.4.1976; 63 years old,, 47 prof.., 16 priest, 3 Rector.

11ris simFle and patient Salesian priest worked with great zal in various

houses and parishes of the Barcelona province and during his last years

in our Publishing House in Sari4. Even when his energies were ebbing

avay despite all medical efforts, his spirits remained high, and he was still

anxious to retutn to his customary work.

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Fr. Villiarn Droban

*'Galway, Ireland, 4.ll.l9L7; t Limerick, Ireland, 14.7.1977; 59 yeas old,

4L prol.,30 priest.

This humble and unpretentious priest was able with his smilg 2pd

kindness to lavish his superior talents of mind and heart on many genera-

tions of Salesian aspirants. Towards the end of his active 'Iife, norwithstand-

ing his failing health he was Chaplain of a juvenile rehabilitation center:

he looked after tJre inmates' welfare with real earnestness. His alrnost

sudden passing away left in deep sorrov all his confreres and pupils who

cherish an unforgettable memory of him.

t F* rP. eAdnatroan,inCaastanFi,ail,licItaaly, 25.2.1914; Fertara, ltaly, 7.6.1977; 63 years old,

47 prof.,37 priest, 17 Reaot.

Since his formation period he showed himself cotrstantly exemplary

in piety, kindness and utrderstanding. After he was ordained priest in Turin

n l94O and after the war was over, he rerurned to his native Sicily' There

he fitled several offices in various houses, with responsibility and sound

judgement. Because of this he was soon called by the Superiors to direct

several communities. ln L962 he was nominated Delegate of the Past

Pupils and Cooperators of all Sicily, and showed his talent lor orgawza'

tion and guidance of our "Third Family", especially the young. His depat'

ture left a large void and a deep sorrow in the Salesian Sicilian Province

and in that of the FMA's. (He was the esteemed chaplain and confessor

in several communities of the latter).

t *FrA. lPbeormonpae,iusFoFgigniaam, oItraely, 24.4.1918; Bari, Italy, 26.7.1977; 50 yeam old,

4) ptof.,34 priest, 6 Rector.

He was a parish priest in Bova Marina, Bari, Cerignola and Molfetta.

In each of these place he spent himself for the poorest. In performing

charitable deeds he showed a jovial character, tireless energy, priestly zeal

and compassion. Because of these qualities his death was mourned by con-

freres, relatives, Cooperators, parishioners and friends. Nominated Delegate

of the Cooperators, he took assiduous care of their spiritual formation and

Salesian apostolic commitment. Diligent otganaer of Marian pilgrimages,

he &ew many souls to the Faith through the Blessed Mother.

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f *CoMada.c. oBterroa.,

Paul Jininez

Salamanca, Spain,24.9.1889;

Barcelona, Spain, 70,7.L977;87 years

old, 59 prof.

Born of a

order, a brother

saomliodnlygsCt hthriestJiaensufiatsmailnyd-anowthiethr

a sister in a

brother in the

religious

diocesan

hcleerdgeyvo-,tedhheimesnetelfretdo

the Congregation at the

farming; then became a

mature age of 28.

self-taught building

At first

foreman

for 7 years in Cuba. Upon rerurning to his country, he was a "providential

provider" for the house of Sami6 during the difficult years of the post-war

food shortage. \\7hen he was in his 60's, he accepted the management of

the vegetable garden and cattle f.arm at Gerona for 13 years. A man of

God, he made every effort to submit his strong temperament to God's

\\7ill and the service of his confreres. Those who knew him, admired in

him a matute religious man wholly dedicated to the Congregation. As a

sacristan of the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration at the Sacred Heart Shrine

in Tibidabo, he as a source of spiritual edification to those who could see

him spend hours on end in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

f *FrC. bClobpairclees,

Kielt

Rsesz6w,

Poland,

29.L2.1907;

Marszalki, Poland, L9.4.1977; 69

years old, 51 prof,, 40 priest,

Ordained priest in 1937 and prevented from engaging in any acriviry

by his heart condition, he devoted himself to the ministry of the confes-

sional, and was in great demand by his parishioners, confreres and Sisters.

He was exemplary in bearing patiendy with the continuous sufferings

caused by his sickness.

f *CoPaodn.-LBoruoi.s,MMauaruitriiutiussKIusalannds, L7.6.1923; Hong Kong, ).6.LdilQ 53 years

old, 30 ptof.

Fr. Ed.ward Mangini

f *'Montevideo, Uruguay, 10.6.L893; there 12J1977;83 yeas old, 65 prof.,

56 priest.

A model Salesian worker, pious, obedient, friendly, ecclesially-minded.

He learned how to overcome his outward gruffness and difficult character,

and displayed exquisite finess and kindness. Though he was fully involved

in teaching, he was ready to put teaching aside and to go to work, with

a gteat deal of enthusiasm, in the youth centef, whenever he was request-

ed to do so. During the present shortage of vocations he has been show-

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ing his love of the Congregation by praying very hard for vocations. Dur-

rng his loog ill,trs5s many people visited him to seek his advice and absolu-

tion. He never sought after titles and honots, but throughout his humble

lsligious and priestly life he sought to honor his poor and shabby-looking

cassock, as he had promised to do on vestition day.

Fr. Rorneo Ogieglo

f x Zator, Krad16w, Poland, 28,7.1905; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 16.8.L977; 72

years old, 47 prof.., 39 priest.

After his first year of philosophy at KrachSw he was sent to Brazil and

assigned to our house in Campinas. Tfuough he was of a rather difficult

character, he learned how to master it and shov the typically Sdesian af-

fabt\\ty in the performance of his duties as educator and teacler, especially

owfinRetJlirgeiolniki-ng

a perfotmance

and uust of

out

his

of love and self-sacrifice. He was able to

pupils and parishioners, especially in the

confessional as assistant parish priest. He worked in St. John Bosco's

parish for many years, giving constant evidence of total dedication to parish

wotk, and becoming

to the Iord.

fike St. Paul -

all things to all men to win all

*CoMaoLn. dBornoio.

loseph Panasso

di Castelnuovo

Don

Bosco,

Asti,

Italy,9.8.191l;

tCasalette,

Tutin,

ka[y,26.7.1977; 65 yars old and 17 ptof.

Having remained the only son at home after the death of his parents

aidnnedahthfiso-llv,oilwlahegedeainot fathgMeeo4fno7dootlsnetiefotphs-isofhthohemisepblraaonctedheslarannFdcreatdinficepidsr,cbPwyehroStyts.tooDmoesmoymieneaicrrseSleaaatvirviloiee'ssr

had become a Salesian C,oadjutor Brother. In this manner he fulfilled a

dream

life to

he had been cherishing for

the Lord and being with

DsoomneBtoimsceo-.

that of

I7ith his

consecrating his

great simplicity

and time-tested self-sacrifice he carried on ili a Salesian the sr-e kind of

work he

it would

hnaodwbbeeennedfiot inthgebneefowreco-mmfaurnmitiyngto, thwahticish

-he

mly

felt

too glad that

deeply attach-

ed. The Caselette commuaity where he lived since 1970, and the numetous

confreres who passed throWh that retreat hodse remember him as exemplary

in the practices of piety, available for all kinds of services (even the

humblest), serene and welcoming on all occasims. Death overtook him

suddenly, but not unpreparedly, in a highway automobile accident while

he was returniog with some relatives from a funeral.

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f *Frf.taEgrunae, sPt aPradgreuzay, 17.1.1889; Asunci6n, Pamgtay,24.4.1977;88 years old,

79 prof., 61 priest, 18 Reaor.

Richly talented though he was, he preferred to appear like any or.

dinary simple man. Experienced and courageous, he fourded the first groups

of. Exploradores Paraguayo.s, the forerunners in Paraguay of the Boy Scouts,

whose organization he promoted some years later. He fought against atheism

and Marxism from soapboxes in the streets, attacking his adversaries with

his iron+Iad logic. During his many years as Rector and parish priest, he

cultivated many friendships and thus achieved the ideal of the true shepherd

of souls. As war-time chaplain, the displayed bravery and readiness to risk

his life for his friends; in the post-war period he was a sharp apologist, a

humorous writer in the'Rutnbos daily paper; and in all occaslons he acted

like a priest. His deep love of Don Bosco, Mary Help of Christians and

the Congegation helped him overcome every difficulry.

Fr. John Pianaui

'x Zxca, Modena, Italy, 18.9.1915; f Rome, Italy, 26.6.L977; 60 years old,

42 prof., 32 priest.

After earning his licentiate in Canon Law, he began his apostolate as

a Professor in the Monteortone studentate. Three years later, on a request

from his Superiors, he obediently took up Moml Theology, and then he

taught it for the rest of his life. He was outstanding for competence, solid

doctrine and openness to dialqgue. Study (he got his degree in Moral

Theology when he u/as past fifty) and suffering (he was ill for seVen years)

and reflection perfected his ministry as priest, Professor of Moral Theology

and spititual guide. Many houses of Salesian and non-salesian Sisters were

the vast field of his apostolate as confessor and spiritual guide for their

pupils, past pupils and Sisters themselves. He worked indefatigably, yield-

ing but very slow.ly to the advancing ailment. One of his Italian radio

talts on family morality was aired shortly before his death. His long illoess

emphasized his many natural talents and spiritual graces, and perfected his

generous availability to all.

Coad. Bro. Fraacis Piccinetti

f *-I:ater?, Vite$9, Italy, 4.10,1887; Frascati, Roma, Italy, 1g.5.1977; g9 years

old and 13 prof.

He became acquainted with the Salesians n 1934 when, after be-

coming a widower, he entered the house of Lanuvio as a gardener. A tire-

less and diligent worker, he impressed everyotre for his physical and even

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more for his moral stamina. He was trot yet a professed religious, and he

was already living fike one. So it was no surprise that the Lotd called him

at the age of. 76 to join the Salesians. Simple, sincere and honest vith

God and men, be was by word and example an a'lmirable teacher of in'

dustry and self-sacrifice to the many novices and youog cotrfreres, who al-

ways looked upon him as one of their dearest friends and educators. His

grave illoess showed his spirirual mettle: he whole-heartedly accepted suf-

fering and death, and offered himself to God for the Church, the Congrega-

tion and especia,lly fot the perseverance of vocations.

Fr. Maurilias Prieto

t "" Matade6n, Le6n, Spain, 12.5.1947; Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela, 17.6.L977;

30 years old, 13 prof., 1 priest.

His vocation came about in a Salesian school and was encouraged by

its firm, home-like Christian atmosphere. He showed a great capacity for

work and constant dedication to his studies during the formation period,

the practical training and especially this year which was his first and only

year in the priesthood. His remarkable talents as a practical and dynamic

man and his spirit of initiative were devoted pastoral work and catechesis.

He made the sihool Pastoral Center into a pilot center, well equipped with

audiovisual aids.

*FrJ.aEcidraunadrid,

Bapti* Roberto

Bruzil, 24.6.1900;

Seo Paulo, Brazil, 26.8.1977; 77 vears old,

57 prof,., 49 priest, 3 Rector.

He was one of the first aspirants in our house at Lavrinhas' He was

a gteat leader of youth as assistant, Prefect of Srudies, and Catechist. He

sei up the JOC (Young Christian Workem) orgaaaation in Sdo Paulo. From

1960 on he was the ecclesiastical supervisor of the State organization for

the protection of minors, and was a highly respected orator and preacher.

For three years he held the Rector's office, and in the last few years he

v/orked for religious and ecclesiastical vocations'

f *CaRaadv.eBnnrao,.

Albert Sangiorgi

ltaly, t.9.I917;

Bologna,

Italy,7.8.L977;

years

old

and

prof.

After losing both his parents at a very young age, he was taken into

the Salesian house in Ravenna, where he came in contact with some very

fine Salesians, and his vocation developed. He made his after-novitiate

at San Benigno Canavese as a bookbinder, and afterwards he worked al-

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most exclusively in our house in Bologna, with the exception of short period

in Milan. Being a modest man, he cultivated deep friendshipa, especially

amonst his fellow Coadjuror Brothers. His death came suddenly in an

automobile accident while returning from a short vacation in the mountains,

spent in the quiet company of confreres and boys.

f *FrS.cHheennercytadSya, rNnoeuwskYi ork, ll.S.A., 22.j.L912; Sufiern, N.y., LJ.S.A., 6.1..1977;

64 years old,, 45 prof.., 37 priest, 11 Rector.

The

stud_ ents,

personality of Fr. Sarnowski touched the lives

parents and countless friends of the Salesian

of many

work in

Salesians,

the New

Rochelle province. He was a born leader. To the communities where he

vas Rector or even only a teacher he brought his amazing capacity for

work and his exuberant cheerfulness. He displayed a lively and v/arm

concern for others: he took time to listen to them. He was fond of com-

mudty get'togethers and celebrations. He was very proud of his priestly

and Salesian vocation, and very enthusiastic about Don Bosco's eduiationa,l

system. He loved

to it that church

church music and the

services were carried

sacred lirurgy, and personally saw

out with great decorum. He di-

stinguished himself as an educator, and by word and example he promoted

love

Iove

the

Blessed Sacrament, devotion

Pope and the church. He

to Mary

rendered

Help of christians, and

distinguished service to

the Province through the reorganization and development of the libraries

at Newton, Ramsey and other houses, He was active in local and national

professional associations, and served for a time as officer of the U.S.A.

catholic Library Association and

Province. ln 1959 he suffered

since 1968 as Libtary Consurtant for the

a major sroke, which left him partiaily

paralyzed. and from which he made an amazing recovery in the iucceed-

ing years.

f *CoCaadm.. pBinraos.,

Arrnand. Schalcb

Sdo Paulo, Brazil,

4.6.188);

Jac,gu6, Espirito Santo, Brazil, L8.5.1977;

91 years old and 68 prof.

iinty,kesHeppeiirniwtgaoswfaitshevleft-thseearacnsripfiwcireiit,thoaftnhdDeofoanlidthB-ftouimslnceeos.SsSaclethosoiaopnlr,aqayusesarilsittaiaennsdce-toanpwdieodtryak,y-h-tou-mdaaiylI-I

tasks were wholly oriented towards education. Being a typical Salesian,

he loved the "Festive Oratory". Tactful with everyone, especially, with

past pupils, he won everyone over with his good-heartedness. He had a

special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and with the zeal of an apostle

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he spread the practice of the Nine Offices far and wide. ![ith his death,

a tfltime of splendid Salesian examples and perfect religious observance

has come to an end.

f *FrA. uKgasbrul rSge, dSlmwaabieiar, Germany, 24.7.1897; Krems, Austria, 20.5-L977; 80 years

old, 56 prof., 49 priest.

Zeal fot souls, good-heartedness and great love for Don Bosco and

his vorks distinguished him throughout his Salesian life.

f 4 *CoRaadc.coBnriog.i,

Paul Sola

Cuneo, Italy,

L2.5.189L;

Cuneo, Italy, 6.6.1977; 86 years,

prcf '

For forty

Youth Centers.

y-Sepaorsrtsh, e was the

music and

irteplaceable "animator"

theatre were the fields of

his

the Cuneo

apostolate:

haendjoaindeudlts-uo.crcyup"iesdoc. cHere,

hcce and card game to keep both yorrngsters

was an uparalleled mimic and comedian, and

always used thie talents for education. But his gfeatest achievements

*.t" io the field of band

the master of hearts. His

music. He was the Maestro of music

firm and practical piety, his devotion

-to

and

Our

Lady, his fooming voice raised in the praise of the Lord, his good-nights,

rp.ih.r and circulam wete a real boost for so many young people and

adults who today grieve the death of this true son of Don Bosco.

f *CoOaklu. lBicreo,.

Andreu Sz6stek

Poland, 28.70.L892;

lGak6w, Poland, 2).7.1977; 84 years old,

56 ptof.

He entered the novitiate after having fought in \\florld \\Var I' In his

religious life he distinguished himself for his untiring work as baker and

latei gardener. \\7ith his hearing impaired as a result of severing- in the

artillery division, he suffered severe pain with exemplary serenity for ovet

50 years. His self-sactifice was total and perfect.

*FrG. rLaonuai,sATsetis,taItaRlyo,ss,o.1.L893, tMontevideo, Uruguay, 28.5.L977; 84 years old,

68 prof., 60 priest, 20 Rector.

His life was euiched with great love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist,

Mary and her Rosary, Don Bosco and his Congregation, the Pope and the

Church. He anticipated modern times with the most up-todate means of

evangelization. He was a grerit promoter of the "Festive Oratory", to which

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he freely gave of his remarkable talent for getting things organized and

done. !7ith much apostolic zeal, he devoted his enirgies to youth through

catechesis and missions in the cities and rural areas. He had a rp*ial

pastoral ability to understand the needs of his people, especially the poorest.

Fr. Daninick Tristano

f *-_Terlioi, Bari, Italy, 7.1.1915;

37 priest, 20 Rector.

Naples, Italy, 1.7.1977; 62 years old, 46 prof.,

He is remembered by many as a ,,catechist,, in both the new and the

old sense of the word, that is, in the priestly qualiry that characterized

his various life experiences as teacher, catechist, ..onom.r, Rector, youth

c.enter Drector and parish priest. In all his occupations which he camied

out with a spirit of responsibility and commitment in various houses, he

was loved for his reserved, understanding asd ,npreteotious mien. He

was a true priest and religious, deeply and throughly convinced, sensitive

and open to the needs of others, but at the same- time faithful to the

church and to Don Bosco. He was untiring and closery attached to his

duty uotil the end of his life.

f *FrV. aPllacuttlaV, Mellaata, 8.1.1910; Sliema, Mal:r., ll.7.lg77; 67 yeats old, 47 prof.,

39 priest.

w_InortkhTeehdissifcogilroiaosndevPMeraroalvtleinysceeeacmhoenbfeerenforteererespdreettnhuternhciinsognsgateloegsaihatinisonlni,faebteiivnceamtcheoreuaentlprryireo, vswitnhcaeenrsed.

for five years he served the confreres and boys as Economer. In- 1951 he

moved to the Adriatic Province and stayed there for 17 years, again serving

as Economer in various houses. In 1968 he once again-returneld to Milta]

where remained till his death. He spent his last yeais distributing catechet-

ical books and material. A man of few words and mucJr comp-assion, he

endured for almost one year an incurable disease which evenrually led

him to his death.

Fr. Joseph Villani

I f Ctania, 1v!r,25.L0.1892; Naples, kaly, 12.7.1977; g4 yeas old, 67 prof.,

7 priest,9 Rector.

Throughout his long life characterized by a deep love of Don Bosco,

a {ervent pdesdy spirit and coruageous achievements, rr. viuani represent-

ed for his confreres and boys the strong, finn and decisive mun, fully .on-

vinced of his priestly and Salesian ideals and thorougly achiwrng them. He

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was a maker of fine men. One of the aspects and secrets of his educational

activiry was his ability to adapt himself to whelever he was assigned to

work: he was an Anddan in Andria, a Neopolitan in Naples. His life'

style as that of the common people among whom he exercised his educa'

tional ministry, shating his life and ideals with them.

t *CaRaddb.acBs6rcos.dnGya, bGriyetlioVt,irHigubngary, D.L.Ll%; Pannonhalma, Hungaty, 26.6.L977;

84 years old, 43 prof.

As a forty-year old farmer he Ieft his work in the fields to work

those in the House of the Lotd, givfurg completely of himself to flis service.

He tok this decision after a long adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

IIis love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist lasted him all his life. In the

Congtegation he found work, bread, and a promise of Paradise. His chief

Eaits were industry, serenity, respect for authority, goodness and above

all living in union with God. $Thenever he was not busy in work, he was

seen saying the rosary. He was always ready to lend a helping hand in

case of need, and for this he was loved by all. Closely attached to the

Congregation, he vanted his wornout book of the C,onstirutions to be put

in his coffin together with his rosary beads. He accepted death with

tranquillity. ftris last words were: "God's will be done!".

f *FrS. aFrgionraenoZ, aBmeplluiearoi , ltaly,6.7.1905; Este, Padua, Italy, 20.7.L977;72 yeaas

old, 43 ptof., J9 priest.

He vas a Salesian faithful to the Rule and vholly dedicated to the

school apostolate.

with hiJ example

From the classroom

he won the tespect

desk he proclaimed the

and love of his pupils'

Gospel,

It was

and

this

bond of affection that made him a successful educator. A man of clear

and serene conscience, he Iived his priestly and Salesiatr vocation witlr

vigorous faith.

*FrC. aFmrapnolcoinsgZoasnunlinBi renta, Yicenza, Italy, 22.8.1911; tAbadan, han, 30.5.1977;

65 years old, 48 prof,, 38 priest, 12 Rector.

After finishing his aspirantate in Italy, he left for India where he

made his novitiate. He was already a priest when he vas imprisoned

along with other Salesians in a concenmation camp during \\7orld \\Var II.

Aftet the \\Var he u/ent to the Middle East Province where he taught

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English, vas Rector and parish priest. For two years he also did parish

work in the United States. He ryas an highly competent Italiao and English

teacher, and knew several other languages as well. !flherever he worked,

he succeeded in winning the heart of everyone with his kindness and

friendliness.

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f 57 Sac. ADAM Ladislao a Bu&pest (Uneheria) L977 a 84 a.

f 58 Sac. ALVES Emanuele a Los Angeles (USA) 1976 a 75 a.

f 59 Sac. BAIiDUCCI Gino a Parma (Itaha) 1976 a 65 a.

f 60 Sac. BALI Adalberto a Vdcs (Uneheria) L977 a 74 a.

t 61 Sac. BERTA Giovanni Torino (kaita) L976 a 68 a.

t 62

t 6t

Coad. BIELLO Iorenzo Shtielev (Gran Btetagna) 1977 a 86 a'

Sac. BOI{FANTI Ambrogio a Eugpnio Bustos (fugentita) L977 a

f 64 Sac. BOSCARIOL Attilio Guerrino a S. vito al Tagliamento (kaba) L976

a6La.

f 65 C,oaA. CALVARESI Guertuero a Lancia:ro (Gieti-Italia) L977 a 77 a.

f 66

t 67

Sac. COLIT{AN Ugo Montevideo (Uruguay)

Coad. DE GIOVANNINI Giacomo a Bra

L977 a 5L a,

(Cuneoltalia)

7977

f 68 Sac. DOMINGIIEZ Gonmlo a Barcelona (Spaera) 1976 a 63 a.

f 69 Sac. DROHAN Q,glislmo a Limerick (Irlanda) L977 a 59 a.

70 Sac. FALLICA Antonio t a Ferara (Ita\\a) 1977 a 6) a.

t 7L Sac. FINAMORE Pompeo a Bari (katla) L977 a 59 a.

f 72 Coad. JIMEMZ Paolo a Barcelona (Spagra) L977 a 87 a.

f 7) Sac. KIELT Carlo a Marszalhi (Polonia) t977 a 59 a.

f 74 Crad. KUAN Maurizio a Hong Kong 1975 a 53 a.

f 75 Sac. ,MANGINI Edoardo a Montevideo (Urueuay) 1977 a 83 a.

f 76 Sac. OGIEGLO Romeo a Rio de Janeiro (Brasile) 1977 a 72 a.

f 77 Coad. PENASSO Giuseppe a Casalette (Todneltalia) L977 a 65 a.

f 78 Sac. PEREZ Ernesto a Asunci6n (Paraguay) 1977 a 88 a.

f 79 Sac. PIANAZZI Giovanni a Roma (ltaltal 1977 a 60 a,

f 80 Coad. PICCINETTI Francesco a Frascati (Roma-Italia) t977 a 89 a.

f 81 Sac. PRIETO Maurilio a Valera (Trujillo-Venezuelal L977 a 1O a.

f 82 Sac. ROBERTO Edoardo Batista a S. Paulo (Brasile) L977 a 77 a.

f 8' Coad. SANGIORGI Alberto a Bolopa (ItoJta) 1977 a 59 a.

f 84 Sac. SARNO\\ISKI Endco a Suffern (New York-USA) 1977 a 64 a.

f 85 Coad. SCEIALCH Armando a Jaognd (Espirito Santo-Brasile) L977 a 9) a.

t 86 Sac. SEDLMAIER Carlo a kems (Austria) 1977 a 80 a.

f 87 Coad. SOLA Paolo a Cuneo (Italta) 1977 a 85 a.

f 88 Coad. SZOSTEK Andrea a Krak6w (Polonia) L977 a 84 a.

t 89 Sac. TESTA (Rosso) Luigi a Montevideo (Uruguay) L977 a M a.

f 90 Sac. TRISTANO Domenico a Napoli lltaltal L977 a 62 a.

f t U 9l Sac. VELLA Paolo a Sliema (Malta) L977 a 67 a.

92 Sac. VILLANI Giuseppe a Napoli (Itaha) 1977 a a.

f 93 Coad. VIRAGH Gabriele a Pa'nonhalma (Uneheria) t977 a M a.

f 94 Sac. ZAMPIERI Fiore a Este (Padova-Italia) L977 a 72 a.

t 95 Sac. ZANNINI Francesco ad Abadan (hao) L977 a 65 a.

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