Acts_1973_271.ASC :: RM Letters

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ll. lnstructlons and Norms (page 22)

Ill. Gommunlcatlons (page 23)

1. New Saleslan Blshops 2. Varlous appointments 3. Brotherly

- - - Solldarlty 4. Cause of Salesian Go-operator progresses.

lV. Actlvltles of the Superlor Gouncll and matters of general lnterest

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V. Documents (page 34)

Course of On-golng Formation & Course ln Salesian Spirltuality.

Vl. From the Provlnclal Newslefters (page 38)

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Vll. Portlflclal Maglsterium (page 44)

The Holy Year for " the lnterlor renewal of man ".

Vlll. Necrology (page 54)

Second llst for 1973.

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I. LETTER OF THE RECTOR MAJOR

My dear conlrires and sons,

The long drawn out postal strikes in Italy have certainly

disrupted our mutual correspondence and caused all sorts of upsets

and inconveniences, as you are only too well awate. Now that

things are back to aormal we hope to resume the regular com-

munications that the smooth running of the Congregation requires.

My first word is one of gratitude to all who sent me Easter

geetings. They arrived very late because of the postal smike, but

dete nonetheless most gratifying. Indeed they were a comforting

earnest of the deep sentiments that unite us in sincere brotherly

and spiritual communion. Your kind wishes are an expression of

that bond of charity that unites us all, through Don Bosco, to Christ

out Head; and for this very reason I want to assure you in retufn

that I will spend myself completely in the service of each confrBre

and our beloved Congregation.

Good news and sad news

You have heard of the happy news regarding Fatber Castillo,

our Councillor General for Youth Apostolate. Last April the

Holy Father appointed him coadjutor bishop of the diocese of

Trujillo in Venezuela. Quite a few of you wrote to express your

sincere "reactions" to this appointment; and there was a unanimous

insistence that the Superior Council stood to lose a capable member,

one who had much to contribute in theory and practice to both

the Commission and the Council.

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This is all very true; and whfle we accept the sacifice with

that tuth in the Holy Father taught us by Don Bosco, we hope

that for this very reason the good Lord will bless with particular

efficacy tlle work Father Castillo will be doing for his diocese and

the Church in Venezuela. And we pray that God will reward

our sacifice by giving us light and guidance in the choice of a

successof.

And now the sad news. The end of. May brought the an-

nouncement of the death of Fatber Peter Garnero 'tn Campinas,

Brazl,. He was making good progress after a heafi operation,

but complications occured which caused his death in a matter of

days. Father Garnero was widely known, especially ln Latin

America and Italy. He did magnificent work for the Congregation

in many responsible positions; but this letter is not the place to

go into details. He was a Salesian of tough fibre, a man of deep

spirituality; his love for Don Bosco was enlightened and practical;

and his charity extended to all who were suffering or in need.

A few days later I received a phone call announcing the

sudden death of Father Francis Burger, Provincial of Mtinich,

Germany. He had laboured solidly for his Province for six years

and was looking forward to a little respite. However, God called

him to the reward so richly deserved by this good, generous and

optimistic Salesian, who never spared himself in working for his

confrbres and his Province.

Let us show our gratitude to these tu/o worthy conftbres by

remembering them in our prayers.

Now I wish to touch on a matter that I consider of special

importance in this post-capitular period.

OUR CARE FOR THE CO.OPERATORS

I Two yeats ago presented to you the Acts of the Special

General Chapter. In them I noted under five headings the main

avenues of renewal that were to guide us in the years following

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the Chapter. I followed this up by reminding you in my recent

letters of two of these matters: firstly, the lively sense of the

presence of God that calls for the steady growth of our faith

particularly by means of our community and personal prayey and

secondly, the renewal of our vocation by becoming dynamically

mission-minded (a dury that will bear abundant fruit). In this

I present letter wish to treat of a matter that has great bearing

on renewal: the relaunching and turning to best account of that

branch of the Salesian family which Don Bosco called "most

- important" the Salesian Co-operators.

The Special General Council (SGC) gave its particular at-

tention to this matteri and it is closely comected with the other

tqro matters I have dealt with. Indeed it depends on our "sense

of Salesian mission", and in turn is an indispensable factor today

in strengthening and energizing our apostolic initiatives.

The SCG drew up two documents on the subject and they

are under study with a view to practical application. Rather than

indulge in a doctrinal discourse, I prefer to set before you, however

summarily, the findings and decisions of the Provincial Chapters

in this field. This will give you a bird's-eye-view of what has

been decided in order to carry out the dfuectives of the SGC.

It will make pleasing, enlightening and stimulating reading for

us all. I shall outline the results of the delicate and complex study

undertaken to sort out w,hat should be done in drawing up practical

programmes. Over the past months the Congregation has been

very busy with these things, applying the SGC decisions to local

conditions.

1. INFOBMATION ON THE PRESENT SITUATION

It was a gteat joy for us members of the Superior Council

to read through the promising prospects opendd up by so many

Special Provincial Councils (SPC) by their choices and decisions.

It is a pleasure for me to run through a list of these: they arc

positive and fu[ of encouragement.

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Promising post-capitular features

** The teaching and deliberations of the SGC regarding the

Co-opetators have stirred up the confrBres to a sincere appreciation:

there is the will to vitalise the Co-operators along the lines drawn

up by Don Bosco and resumed by the SGC. A gteat number of

SPC's made reference to No. 730 of the Acts of the Special

General Chapter and emphasised the urgency of the "radical change

of oudook" required of us all if we wish to view consistently the

ideal of the Co-operator as described by the SGC according to

Don Bosco's thinking.

** A number of SPC's expressed the conviction that decisions

in this arca had an important bearing on the acwal renewal of

the Province. Accotdingly they &ew up complete documents

with concrete and detailed plans of action. I shall refer to these

later on. Others went further and put the relationship between

Salesians and Co-operators on the plane of undetstanding brotherly

collabotation in educative and apostolic enterptises.

I ** would like to partict:Jiarize certain decisions made by

a number of Provinces, especially in ateas experiencing hardship

and difficulry. They have been greatly concerned at the problems

ptesented by lay-helpers, and have drawn up pro$ammes of

research, formation and collaboration with a view to incorporating

them more efficiendy into their work.

Attempts to gaage the situatiorz

The drawing up of realistic plans obviously required. a know-

ledge of the conditions, problems and possibilities of the Provinces

concerned. An examination was made to gauge exacdy how the

Co-operators and collaborators stood in relation to the local com-

munities.

** fn many cases this work was facilitated by studies caried

out by the provincial and local delegates in collaboration with the

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Co-operators themselves, and enriched with practical, and pertinent

directives on the renewal of the whole atea.

**' In various Provinces groups of Salesians and Co-operators

have been formed to make a jornt study of a deuelopnent strategy

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and quality of

and means to effect an

dedicated collaborators;

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gantzation.

*>t fn some countries the Co-operators, with their national,

provincial and local delegates, are making a cbeck on tbe enrolled

ruernbers, not to exclude or discourage those who are only capable

of a minimal contribution, but to discover those who are better

trained and more avasTable, and use their services in a more

enlightened and efficient manner.

Other enterprises for the Co-operators

I wish to point out certain significant facts in this post-

capitular period.

** Several reports give precise indications about tbe Salesian

personnel to be assigned to this work; and a good number of

Provincials have already chosen capable and trained priests and

brothers to attend to the spiritual and apostolic care of the Co-

opefatofs.

** The SGC has promised to give priority to the Salesian

and apostolic lorrnation ol the Co-operators (SGC 735-744). The

SPC's have done much fine work along these lines. Some have

planned regular courses, conventions and meetings for the Co-

operators; these will be held at provincial and inter-provincial

levels; the scope will be formative and pedagogical.

** The Salesian Bulletin will carry articles of a lorrnatiae

natare for the Co-operators. It is expected that the Co-operators

themselves will also contribute.

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** Some Provinces have founded centres ol Salesian spir-

ituality open to all members of the Salesian taniTy, and well

stocked with books and reviews for their use.

** Other ptaiseworthy initiatives plan to make a study of

rhe Salesian family, and pafticularly the Co-operators: the survey

will be historical, theological, spiritual and formative. There will

be study meetings and pastoral discussions at fiational and inter-

national levels, and publications of various kinds.

Areas of darkness

A careful study of the SPC reports has also revealed the other

- side of the coin the side with various gradations of darkness,

some already known, some nevr. In balancing the past against

the present, nearly all the SPC's have pointed out these dark

ateasi defects, gaps, zones of omission, md in general many

situations that have to be examined.

\\U7e may find it useful, and perhaps necessary, to ponder these

things, without over- or under-playing them. There is no desire

to concentrate unduly on the defects, and certainly no wish to

undermine confidence or encourage pessimism; nor should we

become in any way resigned to situations that arc painful and

difficult. The purpose of our examination is to look into these

problems and make a united effort to sort out tJre various ways

and means that will help in eliminating them. (This is exactly

what the SPC's have endeavoured to do.)

Dark areas lor tbe Salesians

Here are ceftain data that have ditect teference to us Salesians

** Some Provinces point out that various confrBres lack a

true or sufficient understanding of the thinking of Don Bosco in

regatd to Salesian co-operation, and (more specifically) the Co-

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operators and their history. There are still confrBres who confuse

Co-operators with the friends, sympathizers and behefactors of our

works. Others have &fficulty in viewing the Co-operators in the

light of the Sffi documents (which are based on Don Bosco's

thinking); they baulk at accepting the Co-operators as apostolically

dedicated Christians, imbued with out spirit and committed to our

same mission. Others again do not see the wonderful possibilities

latent in this apostolic project of Don Bosco. And there are some

who feel dubious about the thought of having to work with

enterprising and mained layfolk, and fear the possible risks

involved.

** Many Provinces admitted that their Co-operators and

collaborators received no encouragement or help from their com-

munities. The Salesian personnel in charge of the Association was

often untrained and got no help or support. In the face of new,

modern responsibilities, there was a dearth of adequately trained

confrEres.

Dark areas lor tbe Co-operators

Other problems brought to light have a more direct bearing

on the position of our Co-operators and their organization These

are exemplified by a number of sincere SPC statements.

"In the past we have not given sufficient importance to certain

sectors, and today we are faced with a situation that is sadly

lacking in many ways: in numbers, quality orgarization and

apostolic impact."

"!7e have been more interested in numbers than in formation

(especially Salesian formation); and now we are reaping the results

of this mistake."

"In our Province the Co-operators have never flourished and

at present they do not exist as an association."

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"We have to admit sadly that at at times the Co-operators afe

only a list of ndmes."

"W'e have given Iittle importance to the Co-operators."

Various SPC's have stated: "\\U7e have catechists, lay-teachers,

pupils' parents and leaders, all of whom would malce fine Co-

operators. But we have failed to give ttrem apostolic and Salesian

encouragement".

Omissions in tbe SPC reports

The above data may perhaps explain the limitations and

omissions in some of the SPC reports.

Some documents are limited to a theoretical generic accept-

ance of the capitulat deliberations and make no attempt to get

down to practical details at the local level. Other Acts merely

mention the Co-operators and their delegates but give no practical

prograrnme of activities. In other cases confrEres have made no

eflort to seriously rethink the r6le of the laity in terms of

Vatican II and the SGC and to apply this to their province and

community. The reason lies in the unfortunate f.act that confrBres

are not au f.ait with the thinking of Don Bosco, the teaching of

his successors and the various General Chapters; and the Co-

opefators are regarded as something useless and outmoded.

It should be added that the feeling and urgency of the

Salesian mission seem to be on the wane. People do not realise

that to achieve this mission we need (today more than ever before)

the co-operation of trained and available laymen. \\U7e must take

practical steps to overcome the inevitable difficulties.

These crucial and less positive aspects of our post-capitular

period have come to light in the SPC reports. To forestall any

false interpretation I repeat that I have listed them because they

constitute our everyday problems and so it behoves us to make

a special effort to search out the most suitable ways and means

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to remedy the situation. This is precisely what so many of the

SPC's have done.

2. OEJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED

At this point it would be useful and stimulating for us a1l

to tecall certain important ideas and facts; they are to be found

in the documents of the SGC and have been taken up by quite a

few SPC's. By duly heeding and appreciating them we are taking

the first necessary step in tackling our task with the courage that

is needed.

Salesian co-operation is a rnatter of faith

From the beginning of the Oratory to the formulation of the

1876 Regulations for the Co-operators, and later in the decisions

of the successive General Chapters, Don Bosco had envisaged his

mission for youth and the people as including the co-operation

and collabotution of the laity. Indeed he practised the principle

before he formulated it. This must not be viewd as a mere

historical fact. According to the explicit pronouncements of the

SGC (nos. 153, L54), it revealed God's intervention and was an

indication of the charism given Don Bosco by the Holy Spirit in

view of the founding of his apostolic f.am:dy.

Article 5 of our nev Constitutions makes this very clear:

"The Holy Spirit has raised up other groups of baptised persons

who, living the Salesian spirit, fulfil the mission of Don Bosco

in their different vocations. The Daughters of Mary Help of

Christians (FMA) and the Co-operators were founded by Don

Bosco himself. Later, other institutes were established, and more

may yet come into being. TogEther with us these groups form

the Salesian Family for whicl the members of the Society have

the special responsibility..."

These statements are simple and compelling. They cannot

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be understood or accepted except with the eyes of a faith that

makes us aware of the active and generous presence of God in our

Father and Founder yesterday, and in the mission of his tamtly

today.

Not to understand this, or worse, to care nothing about it,

to refuse to accept it, would be equivalent to not recognizing the

signs given us by God in the life, thought and work of our holy

Founder. It would

hence mutilating our

mean restricting Don

vocation and mission

- Bosco's charisma

given to us by God

for the good of the Church and society.

II Today this becomes more serious: for Vatican has urged

the idea of co-operation between the various members of the

People of God and between the different minismies in the local

and universal Church. The Council has pointed out this co-oper-

ation between apostolic religious, diocesan priests and dedicated

Christians as something essential to the whole Church; and much

hard work is going into the achieving of this principle in our

post-conciliat age. This was the concept that our Founder had

thought out and realised in the specific field of his work for youth

and the people (albeit within the limitations of his century).

To carry out this idea of Don Bosco's Salesians working together

- with people who have received apostolic and Salesian training

- this is a pressing duty for us, as indicated expressly in nos. 728,

734,738 and739 of the Acts of the SGC.

This renewal concept of our SGC has been enthusiastically

understood and received by many Salesians. But it is plain that

to be efficiently and universally accepted, there has to be a delicate

process involving a change of mind. This is something that is

urgent; and many SPC's saw it as such. I appeal to those

confrbres (young and old, and especially those in positions of

authority) who are hesitating and perhaps are not quite convinced

about this line of renewal. I earnestly invite them to be courageous

in overcoming these attitudes, which arc after all only negative

and non-constructive, and show a lack of faith in our mission.

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New ways of co-operation

The SGC has presented us with a second objective. Salesian

co-operation (that is, the participation of Co-operators and lay

helpers in our cofirmon mission) must today assume new forms in

theory and practice. These forms are to exploit rhe true value

of Don Bosco's thinking and all that a century of history has

proved valid; they are to face up ro the changes thathave occurred

in the Church, in society, in our Congregation; they are ro be

sensitive to the needs and possibilities of co-operation in today's

world.

The deliberations of many SPC's bring this out very clearly.

lWe tead the following extracts.

"It is urgent and indispensable that we have able and well-

mained collaborators to back us in our enterprises and to stand

in for us in so many places dhere there is need of Salesian

activity."

it "ID7e must see to that the teachers and other Christian

people who help in our houses and educative acriviries ate aware

of the nature of their participation (in different ways) in our

Salesian mission; that they be imbued with the spirit of Don

Bosco, and be in reality responsible, convinced co-workers with

us, not undet us."

"W'e propose to encourage our collaborators who show greater

aptitudes and avarl,ability to become full-time Co-operarors."

So much for the quotes. Now it is our task to waste no

time, but to encourage such people to work among our university

groups, in our youth centres, our schools, parishes, missions and

working-class areas. They will be groups or individual co-workers

from the ranks of laity and clergy; they will share our vocarion

and mission; they will be imbued with our spirit and duly uained

according to their talents, competence and avaiability. Integrated

with us they will work in the Salesian mission and be an earnest

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to the Church and modern society of an efficacious Salesian

presence according to local needs.

Here too the importance of the spirit of faith is obvious:

we must believe that God is generous in supplying vocations like

these; we must be utterly convinced that Don Bosco's educative

and apostolic mission and his spirit have much to offer to the

local and universal Church. \\7hen it is duly in evidence, it

presents itself as even more relevant today than in the past.

This way of thinking is basic and decisive and should help

get rid of certain difficulties and objections we hear among us

from time to time.

"Side by side with us"

Another impormnt objective expressly mentioned by the SGC

(nos..743,744) received the attention of various SPC delibera-

tions; with shades of difference according to local circumstances

that emphasise its importance. It is plain that Salesian co-oper-

ation today is of vital interest in all the areas of our mission:

evangelizaiion, catechesis, youth apostolate and vocations, work

in paiishes and on the missions. Interesting statements were made

by a numbet of Provinces.

"'S7e must bear mind that in the present situation of our

schools, oratories, youth centres, etc., the efficient help of 6ained

Salesian Co-operators is absolutely indispensable, and in many

cases is a decisive factor in making evangelaation and catechesis

relevant to local ateas."

"Today the problem of priestly, religious and lay vocations

is the task of the entire local Church; it is not a fragmented problem

but universal. The contribution that individual Co-operators or

groups ot lay collaborators can offer us in research and in the the

perr.u.tur.e and maturing of Salesian vocations is irreplaceable."

Some SPC reports added that it was the only hope for the

future of their Provinces.

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For the Youth Apostolate many SPC's smessed "the im-

portance and urgency of having marure and capable layfolk, imbued

with our spirit, to help us in our parish activities and especially

in our parish councils. The absence of such people, or their

inadequacy or lack of uaining, definitely slows up the apostolic

efficiency of the parish, prevents stagnant situations from being

remedied and impedes the << Salesianity contenr >> of the local

ecclesial community".

In a special way, in those regions where there is a battle

for justice and the integration and betterment of youth, the SPC

reports have declared that "the incisive presence of lay collaborators,

imbued with the spirit of Don Bosco (such as our Co-operarors)

is absolutely essential".

These findings stress an important basic principle: these

situations require effective collaboration; hence we cannot be

content with groups of Co-operators after the manner of pious

associations, often composed of people of a certain age and who

seem rather to be the subjects of our pastoral care than collaborators

side by side with us (even though these people deserye our highest

respect and recognition for what they have done and continue

to do).

These groups should not be neglected, but endched with

other layfolk, incluiling men and women, teachers, professionals,

workers and ordinary people, all of whom possess characteristics

of the Salesian Co-operator as envisaged in Don Bosco's 1876

Regulations and as updated by our General Chapter.

This requires that we earnestly seek out and select Co-ope-

rators; then engage in their Christian, Salesian and apostolic

training.

Muny SPC's have made serious decisions to do exactly this.

May their example stimulate and encourage other Provinces to

practical efforts along the avenues I shall now try to indicate.

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3. PASTORAL TACTIGS

To avoid damaging misunderstandings, let me point out a

danger. All the initiatives and proposals that follow are obviously

not suited to every ptovince or community; this would be going

to extremes and get us nowhere. Rather is it a case of making

a correct and proper appraisal of what other Provinces have

planned and are planning, and deciding what can be imitated in

one's own Province and local community' One needs to be sanely

realistic and practical; but also courageous and enterprising.

Training Salesians

The first group of decisions refers to the conlrires in our

bouses. These should be brought to a better understanding of what

Salesian co-operation signi{ies today. They need to be stimulated

to change their ideas and to assimilate the directives of the SGC.

For this reason many SPC's have directed that in every house

there should be conferences about the Co-operators based on the

capitular documents and the Salesian literature on the subject.

Quite a few SPC's decided to call periodic meetings of

Salesians and Co-operators for the purpose of reflection, brotherly

understanding and prayer. The aim is a mutual change of outlook.

Other Provinces have counselled their confrEres to participate in

the study sessions oryanzed by the Co-operators at provincial

and national levels.

The second group of decisions is directed mainly at the young

Salesians. Fot instance, it was decided by many that during the

various phases of formation (novitiate, philosophy, tirocinium,

theology, up-dating courses) the history of the Salesian family

should form an integral part of their raining, ot at any rute

should be dealt with adequately. It would include the origins,

development and mission of the Co-operators, and the secular

Salesian spirituality proper to our lay collabotators.

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In some Provinces a study has been made on how to put

to better use the contribution that well-trained and enterprising

individual Co-operators can offer to our young Salesians in the

different phases of their formation.

Those who promote the Go-operators

A notable number of SPC's took the more explicit SGC direc-

tives (nos. 736-744) and insisted that it was the task of the

communiry as such to look after the Co-operators and establish the

bonds of union with them. In all this the Rector has the special

responsibility of giving encouragement to both community and

individual members (Const. 54).

In the community the local and provincial delegates assume

r6les much more important than in the past. This is because of

their talents and the theoretical and practical ttaining they need to

possess, and also because of the new tasks they are called on to

perform both in the community and among the Co-operators.

Mury SPC documents descend to precise details on the matter.

"The Delegate should be chosen by the community and be

presented to the Provincial for appointment; he should be a

member of the house council; he should be given suitable time,

place, means and Salesian helpers to assist him in carrying out

his activities."

"fn the general set-up of the various Co-operator activities

(e.g., periodic "stock-taking"l making impottant changes), the

Delegate should proceed in accord with his community; he

should keep them posted regarding developments so that all con-

frbres feel a responsibility and encouragement to lend their own

generous collaboration."

As regards the Provincial Delegate, he should be chosen from

among the Salesians who are really capable and well-mained for

this kind of work. He should co-ordinate initiatives at the

Provincial level and make regular reports to the Province.

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Finally, the delegates should meet regularly to pool their

experiences so that they may work in unity and coherence at the

provincial and national levels and all may help one another.

Recruiting new Co.operators

In finding new members it is interesting to consider develop-

ments regarding the Young Co-operators.

Don Bosco's 1876 Regulations required the minimum age of

sixteen years. No Province can aflord to overlook this very

sigrri-ficzlrr- fact.

In this tegard some very courageous decisions are in evidence.

A great number of Provinces intend to extend the entire youth

apostolate of their schools, cenffes and various works to undertake

the task of apostolic training of the young, giving them enlightened

guidance in their choice of vocation, and ad&essing themselves

especially to the senior pupils and the more promising youths

who have the necessary qualities, with a view to making them

Co-operators in the fullest sense of the word.

The efforts made in this field deserve the greatesr encour-

agement; all the more so since the experiences of the last few

years in various Provinces have proved most promising.

I Regarding other collaborators, add some pracrical delibera-

tions of many Provinces.

** In choosing Co-operators according to rhe ideal of the

SGC, we should forage first of all among those who already help

in our works (schools, clubs, hostels, parishes), or whose presence

shows their interest in these activities. The normal and expected

avenues of choice would include our lecturers, teachers, catechists,

voluntary workers, apostolically minded past pupils, the parents of

our pupils who show signs of our vocarion, are imbued with the

spirit of Don Bosco, and intend to work with us in the many

ways required by our Salesian service to yourh and the people.

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** Suggestions for recruiting lay vocations not connected

with our works could be: sefmons, conferences, conventions,

the Salesian press (especially the Bulletin) and other means of

communication.

How to engage the Go-operators in our enterprises

The SGC in its message to the Co-operators assured them as

follows: "S7e shall take steps that your activities be more fully

directed, according to your own possibilities, preparation, and the

demands of our own educational work; we shall also study how

best to entrust to you other apostolic activities that are more in

keeping with the lay nature of your association > (SGC 736).

In fulfilment of this directive, some Provinces, whose schools

include a grcat number of extern personnel have decided "to arrange

that as far as possible this staff be made up of Persons who (in

addition to their specific professional comPetence) will share

responsibility in out various activities, especially in the fields of

education and the apostolate and will be prepared to become our

true co-operators, fully awate of the significance of their work.

They will thus become real Salesian apostles, inspired and en-

couraged by the group of confrBres engaged in that particular

entefprise".

There ate other Provinces, however, whose works are run

almost exclusively by confrEres. They have decided on a gtadual

increase of Co-opetators in their work-force. Times and methods

will be studied in accordance with particular cases. Of course

account will be taken of the professional qualifications and educa-

tional and apostolic talents of the Co-operators concerned.

Finally, many SPC's have decided "to a.lmit capable Co-ope-

rators as members of their various councils: they will play the

part of consultants, experts, helping in planning, achieving and

checking on that atea of the apostolate they shate with the com-

munity".

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Go-operators, "the soul of the Congregation"

To conclude. I have deliberately put before you ideas, direc-

tives and decisions which have come from your own Provinces.

They are patendy in agreement with the charismatic concept of

Don Bosco regarding his Salesian Co-operators. Today, because

of an agglomeration of grave motives that have been maturing

and becoming obvious, it is urgent that this "concept" be put into

- practice efficiently and methodically even i{ gradually.

In some respects it does not seem an exaggerution to say that

putting these principles into pracrice is a vital matter for the achiev-

ement of our mission: both as a natr;r'al complement and also to

overcome today's vocation problems.

I hope we are equal to f.acing up to this reality; if so, we

shall find ways of acting accordingly

As I have said, it is not a case of doing everyrhing n a day;

nor of attempting all the suggestions of the various Provinces.

Rather is it a matter of clear ideas and determination and of course

prudendy progressing according to individual circumsrances.

It is important to be convinced rhat the Congregation invites

us to engage in this activity; it is not a luxury, a will o' rhe

wisp or something superfluous: it is a very relevant and construc-

tive reply to the Congregation's vital needs of today; and it is

in accord with the will of the Church and the Council.

The Superior Council (and more specifically the comperent

Commission) will do their best ro encourage and help. A great

number of persons direcdy interested have almost completed the

work of studying, revising and up-dating the Co-operators' Regu-

lations; and it is planned to hold a Congress of Co-operators on

the occasion of our missionary centenary, which should bear much

fruit.

My deat Provincials, Rectors and confrBres, our renewal will

suffer seriously by default if these decisions are nor pur into

practice. Their realisation will depend for the most patt on you.

I am well aware of the various problems you will have to

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face. But we are dealing with apostolic affairs of such importance

that they are altogether "top priority". By overcoming the obstacles

and promoting the cause of the Co-operators methodically, cour-

ageously and adroitly, we shall have resolved many other problems.

Let us forge ahead then, after the example of our holy

Founder. Let us always keep his words in mind, "The Salesian

Co-operators' Association is of the utmost importance for us; it

is the soul of our Congregation" (I Gen. Chapter, L877).

My affectionate greetings to you all. Those who will be

making their Retreat have my good wishes that they will profit

by recollection and prayer andattatn that light that brings security

and comfort, and hence the smength to live in joyous fidelity to

our Salesian vocation.

Please remember me too.

Father Lours Rrccenr

Rector Major

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!I. INSTRUCTIONS AND NORMS

T!7O NOTICES FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL

a) Prouincial Secretary's Manual

The second edition of the Provincial Secretary's Manual, so much

in demand because of its practicality, is almost exhausted. Be{ore print-

ing a third edition the Secretary General invites any possible observa-

tions and suggestions for its improvement. These should be forwarded

immediately to us to be in good time for due consideration.

b) Correspondence uitb tbe Generalate

The Sectetary Genetal further reminds confrEres that in their

correspondence with the Generalate the following practice should be

adopted. To save time and prevent letters from landing in the wrong

departments, all matters needing to be dealt with by different depart-

ments should be on separate sheets of paper.

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III. COMMUNICATIONS

1. NEW SALESIAN BISHOPS

The Holy Father has recently raised two confrBres to the episco-

pate. The 'Osservatore Romano" of. l-4-73 reported that the Holy

Father had appointed Rev. Father Rosalio Jos6 Castillo Lara, SDB,

dtrrlar bishop of Precausa and coadjutor bishop with right of suc'

cession to His Lordship Jos6 Leon Rojas Chaparro, bishop of Truiillo

in Venezuela.

On 7 June 1973 the English edition of lhe "Osservatore Romano"

reported, "The Holy Father has appointed bishop of Kohima-Imphal

(India) Rev. Abraham Alamgimattathil, of the Salesian Society of St.

John Bosco, Vicar General of Dibrugarh". The territory was fotmerly

par- of. the diocese of Dibrugarh, India, and is a suffragan diocese

of the Metropolitan See of Shillong-Gauhati.

Finally, the Holy See has cut off from the archdioces of Shillong-

Gauhati the territory of Tura and raised it to a suffragan diocese.

The Salesian bishop Orestes Marengo has been appointed its Ad-

ministrator Apostolic.

2. VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS

a) Father Ricceri a caar.cillor ol the Union ol Superiors General.

Last May the Union of Superiors General elected a nevr council

which will hold office for three years. The Rector Major, as a represen-

tative of cledcal congregations, was elected one of the seven councillors.

b) Tbe Saued Congregation lor tbe Eaangelization ol Peoples.

On 28 Apd, L973, His Lotdship Hubert d'Rosario, Salesian bishop

of Shillong, India, was appointed by Paul VI a member of the Sacred

Congregation for the Evangelizaion of Peoples.

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c) Neu Prouincial ol South Germany. Father Richard Feurlein

was appointed Provincial of the Miinchen Province, South Germany.

d) Consultor ol tbe Sacred Congregation lor Religioas and Secular

Institutes. On 17 May the Pope appointed the Salesian Procurator

General, Father Decius Texeira, a consultor of the Sacred Congregation

for Religious and Secular Institutes.

3. BROTHERLY SOLIDARITY

a) Proainces uho haae contributed

ITAIY

PAS Study Cenrre

Ligure-Toscana

Lombardo-Emiliasa

Southern

Roman

Sicilian

Subalpine

Veneta San Marco

EUROPE

North Belgium

South Germany

Portugal

Spain - Barcelona

Spain - Madrid

Hungary

ASIA

Japan

Middle East

TI{E AMERICAS

fugentina - Bahia Blanca

Ecuador - Cuenca

Ecuador - Quito

Lire

,00.000

600.000

735.000

100.000

800.000

1.500.000

3.630.000

13t4.000

130.000

1.800.000

1.064.000

84t.65A

1.726.947

240.000

1.159.000

250.000

300.000

259.670

1.240.000

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United States East

United States West

3.040.386

2.503.31,5

Total received from 12-12-72 to 1,2-6-73

Plus cash in hand

23.533.986

3.286.454

Monies available as at 12 June 1973

b) Distribation ol ntonies

ITAI.Y

Rome, Faculty of Theology, PAS: for certain pastoral

initiatives

ASIA

Philippines, Tondo social works

India, Archbishop of Madras: for construction of a village

chapel

India, Shillong: for Father Usai's social works

India, Madras: for the Father Mantovani enterprise

THE AMERICAS

Argentina, Cordoba: for university residences

Brazi, Porto Alegre; for social work of Joinvillense

Institute

Colombia, Ariari: to the EMA for catechetical material

(Granada)

Nicaragua, Managua: for the Youth Centre badly

damaged by earthquake

Nicaragua: to the Salesian Bishop Obando Bravo for

earthquake victims

United States, Nabama: for Birmingham social work

Total monies disbumed fuom L2-1.2-72 to 12-6-73

Cash in hand

26.820.422

1.000.000

300.000

2.000.000

200.000

305.000

6r0.000

2.480.000

300.000

7,905.112

1.000.000

521.286

1,6.691.398

1.0.129.024

Grand Total

26.820.422

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c) General sammary) o! Brotberly Solidarity

Monies received up to L2-6-73

Monies distributed up to 12-6-73 -

Cash in hand

193.608.967

r$.479.943

t0.L29.024

d) Notices

(i) The considerable amount of "Cash in hand" is due to the

absence of Father Tohill from the Generalate. It will be assigned to

various works as soon as he arrives back from his visit to the South

American missions.

(ii) The L 300.000 assigned to Tondo, The Philippines were given

to the Rector Major by Father Anthony Javierre, Rector Magnificus of

the PAS. It was the stipend given him for preaching the Holy

Father's Retreat at the Vatican tn Mardt 1973.

(iii) Details of cash sent by confrEres to the Solidarity Fund for the

Managua Youth Cente, badly damaged by earthquake, were printed in

the Acts of Aprfl-June 197), page 27.

(iv) The Rector Major received a letter signed by the Provincial

of Central America, Father Hugh Santucci, and his Council. Th.y

thanlced him for the help received from various parts of the Salesian

lforld and from the Solidarity Fund for the badly damaged Youth

Centre at Maoag.la. Par" of the letter reads thus:

uThe confrlres of Managua, the Provincial Council, and indeed

the whole Province, wish you to accept our sincerest thanks. And

through you we also wish to thank all who wefe at one with us in

the tragedy of last Christmas Eve and offered the fruits of their

sacrifices to help those in need. !7e resolved to think well and

responsibly about the use of these conuibutions that have come from

all parts of the world. r07e shall rebuild the Managua Youth Centre.

For many youths it is the hearth where they receive their formation.

These youngsters add their voice to ours: 'May Mary Help of Christians

abundantly reward your fatherly kindness'."

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4. TE[E SALESTAN CO-OPERATO& ALEXANDRTNA DA COSTA,

SERVANT OF C,OD

The preliminary steps for the Beatification of the Portuguese

Salesian Co-operator, Alexand-rina da Costa (1,904 - 55) are now

completed.

On 10 April the ordinary process in the Portuguese archdiocese

of. Bruga finished its work; and at Rome on 2l May, tlre Sacred

Congregation for the Causes of Saints began the examination of the

writings of the Servant of God and the testimonies regarding her

holiness.

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IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE SUPERIOR COUNCIL

AND MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST

1. WORK AT THE GENERATATE

From the end of last February to the beginning of JuIy the

Regional Councillors rrere away from Rome visiting their respective

regions. Accordingly the meetings of the Council were Iimited to

ordinary administration. However, the Commissions have been par-

ticularly busy.

Tbe Conrnission for On-going Forrnation has entrusted to the

Regionals the task of presenting to all their Provinces its document

on Salesian Formation. This paper is still in the provisional stage and

traces out the main lines of Salesian formation throughout its complete

course. The Regionals will pass on the docrment to those in charge of

formation and invite their criticism and observations. The Commission

is particularly interested in thus learning about the special local needs

in the various parts of the Salesian world. These findings will mahe

is possible to draw up a definitive text that will be more valid and

efficient.

The Formation Commission is also making a study of the Salesian

Brother. As has been well publicized, a series of conventions at the

provincial, regional and world (1975) levels will plumb the depths

of this vocation.

The Commission is also working on a detailed plan for the

guidance of the committees that will be organizing the various

conventions.

Further work of the Commission is the preparation (in collabora-

tion with the Rome PAS) of the two-year course of spirituality to

begin this yeat. It is also attending to the final anangements for

the four-month Course of Continuing Formation to commence this

coming October at the Rome'Salesianum' in collaboration with lecturers

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from the PAS. Details are given in the Docurnent section of this

issue (page 34).

Finally the Commission is preparing a Course for Masters of

Noaic_9s which is planned to

it will last about a month.

held

Rome

March-Apnl,

1974,;

The comnzission lorYoatb Apostolate has lost irs superior (Father

castillo is now coadjutor bishop of Trujillo, venezuela); tut work has

continued along the lines already approved before his new appointment.

This work comFrises two studies with practical directives lthere ar.

nearing completion); and a convention.

wsiho_on-laeornyceoinnstgteurredegysatctoiionnnc.etbrTnehsetyhooetahpnergro.mdeToathilosisnwtohii!ehmatoehceaitseionnbcseouitnhrragoguringtuihdoouil"tdrnthiise,-

co-ordination with the Missionary commission and its diadline is the

approaching centenary of the Salesian missions. In practice, it aims at

-?kgg our youngsters and their families mission-minded, encouraging

missionary vocarions, and seeking help for the missions.

The Commission is also collaborating with the pAS (Rome) in

h-oerlgdgaoti"_thgethReomEuero"Spaelaensiacnounmae"nntieoxnt

on tbe

year.

preuentiue

systeru

Tbe Commission lor Adult Apostolate is pushing ahead with the

new Statutes for the Past Pupils and the new Regurations for the

Co-operators.

- Vith.regard to the former, the Central Commiftgs (last April)

discussed the observations from the National councils and has prepared

a second draf.t that is practically definitive and now undergoing- final

revision. The new Srarutes will be officially proclaimed next october

in Mexico_ciry, during the convention of Latin-American pasr pupils.

The Regulations for the Co-operators are also well advanced. A

technical committee comprising not only co-operators but also con.

sultants from the different branches of the Salesian Family from Italy

and abroad has edited the first draft of the rext. This is now being

stu&ed by the co-operarors throughout the world. The document hai

evoked wide interest in many people, not only because of the far

greater collaboration that

in contains with regard

it envisages but

to the vocation

also the

of the

new mental outlook

Co-operators.

The commission has concluded its enquiry into tbe saresian Bul-

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letins throughout the world. The plentiful data forthcoming made

possible a dJtuil"d survey of the world situation. Positive and negative

urp""r, have been ,ott"J out; and 2 nrrmls1 of preliminary reflections

have been written up on the function of the Bulletin'

The salesian Press (whicft is part of the commission) is conducting

a saruey ot' the Proaincial Neusletters, classifyirr'g

,rrio6 points and suggestions. These will soon be

{foartwaaardn!e.admtoantghoinsge

in charge of the rr.*il"tt"rr to help them form a general idea of the

picture that is emerging,

Two other fact-finding surveys in progress concern salesian parisbes

and Salesian actiaities in the rnass rrzedia.

Tbe commission in cbarge ol tbe Misgions is otgantzing the annual

preparati.on course for future missionaries to be held at the Rome

"Salesianum" in SePtember.

A general census of basic data regarding all salesians at present

workin{ on tbe mission lields is in progress; its purpose

the kno'wledge and aposrolic efficiency of these valuable

is to

forces

extend

in the

Congregation.

During May and lue the Gerteralate, with the authority of the

Rector Muilr, tr"U u series of exrraordinary assemblies which produced

,.o.rn*rity documenr detailing the house's specific qslel and setting

out its activities in the service of the Superior Council. The document

is now awaiting the approval of the Rector Major and his council

along the lines of the deliberations of the various SPC's'

2. THE REGIONAL COUNCILLORS ON THEIR VISITS

The purpose of the initial visit of the Regional council"lots (July-

October, lgiZ) *^, to make a first contact with the Provinces after

the lengthy SiC. In these last months (Feb.-June, 1973) they have

b".n ubi. io begin the canonical visitations to their Provinces according

tthoeaRrreicglieonLa2l7c;otutnhceillRoregsuhlaatlilomnsa:ke"DaunrienxgtrahioSrdsiinxayryeavristietarmtioonfinofftichee

nr*" o"f the Rector Major and with the powers of jurisdiction required

such a

This

visit".

meeting

with

the

Provincial

and

his

council

and

all

the

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confrlres, and the opportunity of speaking to all individually, will

be completed throughout the whole Congregation over a period of six

years. It will allow the Regionals to make a complete assessment of

the local situations and co-ordinate with the Rector Major and his

Council the steps necessary for the rcalization of the Salesian mission

throughout the world. At the momenr of writing the Regionals have

not quite completed their visits and so a report must necessarily be

sketchy.

Fatber Fiora has completed his extraordinary visitation in the ex-

tensive Middle East Province where the different works are carried

out under a vafiety of situations. He also presided at a meeting of

the Italian Provincial Conference (part of the agenda being the provis-

ionary draft of the Practices of Piety). Much of his time has been spent

working at the Generalate.

Fatber Ter Scbure visited Rwanda, Burundi and Zafue where the

situation warranted another meeting with the confrBres. Then he made

his extraordinary visitation of South Belgium and Croatia, and was able

to organize a meeting at Miinchen, Germany, with the three German

Provincials.

Fatber Milida made his exmaordinary visitation to Portugal and

the mission of Mozambique. He also presided at the Iberian Provincial

Conference.

Father Henriqaez made his canonical visitation to Mexico Ciry

and was present at Caracas for the episcopal ordination of Father

Castillo. Then he met rhe rwo Provincials of Ecuador to study with

them the reunification of the two Provinces.

Fatber Veccbi completed the extraordinary visitation of the

Brazrhan Province of Porto Alegre. Then he presided at the Provincial

Confetences of his region (Argentina and Brazrl). He is nearing the

close of his extraordinary visitation of Manaus.

Fatber Villiams carried our canonical visitations in Ireland,

England and Malta. His journey also included the rwo Provinces in

the USA and Canada, mosr of the allotted time being spent in San

Francisco.

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3. MEETINGS TTITH THE SALESIAN FAMILY

The Rector Major and the Commission Councillors have been in

contact with the Salesia'n Family in various ways.

Tbe Rector Maior went to Spain at the end of April to the

Provinces of Cordoba and Seville, where he presided at a meeting

of Salesian Rectors and a meeting of Provincial Councillors; he also

addressed various groups of confrBres and FMA'

In May the Rector Major was present at the diamond jubilee

celebrations of the Salesian houses of Caserta (Southern Province)

and Bologna (Lombardo-Emiliana Province), founded in L898. At

Bologna h" *", present at a convention which induded Provincial

Superiors, the Cardinal of Bologna, and many bishops and representatives

of the FMA, to study the kind of collaboration the Salesian Family

can offer to the local Church.

Fatber Viganb visited the Salesian formation centres in Spain,

Italy, Jugoslavia, Frunce, Belgium, Germany and

personal discussions with Provincials and Salesians

Poland. He

in charge of

had

for-

mation in other European counffies. The purpose was to see how

Sff the formation centres were getting on with regard to the

prescrip-

tions concering tlem. The SGC had in mind that these and all relevant

matters must gradually become the responsibility of the Provinces

themselves.

Fatber Raineri twice visited France and Belgium and twice the

Iberian Peninsula to discuss various commission matters with Salesians,

Co-operators and Past Pupils. His talls with the Provincial Councillors

of South Belgium and the two French Provinces included, among other

things, the broad lines of their Salesian Bulletin. He also went into

the matter of the Past Pupils' Starutes and the Co-operators' Re-

gulations. At Coat-an-Doc'h, France, he took part in the Congress

celebrating t}e silver iubilee of the founding of the National Federation

of Past Pupils.

Father Tohitl is nearing the end of his four'month visit to the ten

Salesian missionary territories of South America, where he is meeting

each missionary individually. His busy programme will help in a

thorough assessment of the situations of the missions in that continent.

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4. THE STORK OF THE NEXT FEW MONTHS

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The Regionals will be back by the 1st. of July; and the general

meetings will have a full prograrnme. It will include reports on the

visitations, and the whole Council will apply itself to the business of

each region. Then will follow the exacting and lengthy task of ex-

amining for the approval the rernaining thirty or so SPC documents.

There will also be the appointment of new Ptovincials and the

approval of the appointments of new Rectors. Then preparations will

- have to be made for a number of meetings Provincials, Salesian

Brothers, Novice Masters, and others; plus the usual unfoteseen matters

that always crop up.

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V. DOCUMENTS

COTIRSE IN ON-GOING FORMATION AND T\\rO.YEAR COURSE

IN SALESIAN SPIRITUALITY

On 24 April tbe Rector Maior wrote to all Prouincials and

presented tuo nzatters ol basic irnportance for our renewal programnte:

the course in continuing lorrnation arud the tuo-year coarse in Salesian

spirituality. The text ol the letter follows.

Dear Father Provincial,

The impetus given by the Special General Chapter has gathered

momentum throughout the whole Congregation, as is evidenced by the

documents of the Special Provincial Councils. There is a general

quickening of conviction that we need to plumb the depths of our

religious, Salesian and priesdy lives and engage in that continuing for-

mation that is now within the range of all.

The Special General Chapter has appealed to the whole Congrega-

tion for a spiritual renewal; and the Superior Council has taken up

tlre task of implementing this mandate. Two importdnt happenings are

planned and I propose them for your attention and collaboration. They

are capable of making a profound impact on the lives of individual

confrBres and indeed on the whole Congregation.

* At the Generalate Salesianum next October: the Course ol On-

going Formation (dtation: four months).

* At the Faculty of Theology of the PAS (Rome): the Course ol

Salesian Spirituality (duration: two years).

a) THE COURSE OF ON-C,OING FORMATION AT THE SALE'

SIANUM

This course, while carrying out the requirements of SGC 555b,

will be of immediate and efficacious help for analagous courses that

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will need to be organized at the inter-tegional or provincial levels.

The Salesianum means to keep in close touch with the latter in all

aspects.

As I said when writing to the Provincial of Caracas on the oc-

casion when he was setting up a similar course for South America,

"The main aim of these courses is an immediate deepening of the

II. Salesian religious life according to Vatican This deepening will be

effected in the theologico-ascetical and pastoral areas".

Today vre may also add that the course should take on the nature

of an irnportant and extraordinary experience in the continuinglorrnation

required by the Special General Chapter (v. Const. 1L8), and a deep

- and happy experience of genuine Salesian life in its various aspects 2

Iife of spiritual dedication and profound faith, a rejuvenation of the

Salesian spirit, especially with reference to the praying brotherly com-

munity and pastoral charity.

Fot this first time, the course is geared for those confr8res (priests

and brothers) with a spirit of faith, suitable ability and education and

keenly sensitive of the Salesian spirit. These men will be enriched with

a whole complex of values during these lour busy and, reuarding montbs.

In the judgement of the Provincial and his Council they should be

capable not only of assimilating these values but also of putting them

at the service of their Provinces when they return.

The success of the course will depend on this careful choice.

Later on other categories of Salesians will be catered for. Right

now, however, there is the urgent need of preparing confrBres who

can serve the Province by diffusing throughout it the fruits of the

course.

As soon as possible, the Regional Councillors will forward demils

of the course, conditions of admission and numbers of vacancies

available.

If you are interested in sending someone it will help to bear

in mind that this is a matter of utmost importance; your Province

cannot and must not be deprived of its benefit, even if it has to

suffer momentary hardship.

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b) TWo-YEAR COURSE OF SALESIAN SPIRTTUALITY AT THE

PAS, ROME

There is wide-spread agreement about the need to set up a study

centre for Salesian spirituality. Not only the SGC, but also many

learned members of the Salesian Family have expressed a strong desite

for the Congregation to begin such a work.

This insistent request was iustified; and the Faculty of Theology

at the PAS, collaborating closely with the Formation Commission, has

decided on an increasingly direct service to the Congregation, and drawn

up a pfactical plan to meet the situation. Hence the two-year course

of Salesian spirituality to begin 1973-1974.

The progra--e, the choice of lectuters, the form tlre coutse will

take, etc., have all been worked out in conjunction with the Councillor

for Formation. I myself was present at t-he meeting of the lecturers

of the first year of the course (some of whom belonged to other Roman

universities). The progra--e and study courses were discusssd ssllainly

with an eye to doctrinal needs, but more to the practical needs of the

Congregation.

As you can gather (and will soon be able to assess for yourself

from the more detailed information on the way), this venture has been

- well thought out by all concerned Councillors, Faculty and others.

It is meant to be a service to the Congregation that is not only useful

but essential; hence it merits your con{idence and interest. For the

good of yout Province and its renewal, I am sure you will make the

most of it.

The Councillor for Formation will duly apprise you of the notms

to be followed in enrolling students for these specialization and updat-

ting courses at the PAS; but I think it would be well for you to

introduce the confrEres you intend to send to the two-year course of

spirituality with a special lettet addressed to the Dean of the Faculty

of Theology at the PAS.

These two courses will provide a fund of worthwhile knowledge

rich with the wealth of a century of Salesian living; and we are count-

ing on its being put to use according to the spirit and spirituality of our

Father and Founder. It should bring a breath of genuine Salesian spirit

into our great famiTy.

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It is our firm hope that the courses will result in a vital influx

of grace, in a joyous Salesian optimism; and that they will help all

towards that true personal renewal, which in turn is the premise of

dl fruitfril renewal for the communiry and the Congregation.

Father Lours RrccsRr

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VI. FHOM THE PROVINCIAL NEWSLETTERS

This number of the Acts of the Superior council presents a brief

survey of extracts from the Ptovincial newsletters.

tporinthc"eicpolSepui-epinesirtiiooarftivCtheoesunnuceniwldeswlrehtatitckeehrsninoinfdtuhteheecinofduierivsleidduwoaiflllSPcariorlecvsuinilacanetesreasnhdeoiwgueladslt"boe(SfsGtehCnet,

763, 3b).

This

new

secrion

the

Acts

the

superior

council

answer

to the SGC's directive and will endeavour to select what is of use and

g-eneurapl intoterdeastt.e the flow of Provincial oewsletters to the Generalate has

been c;nsiderable, if irregular: fortyfive Provinces have forwarded material.

I"cnopivg"eetnntet.iro-anl stthhaeatnndieswvfsaalreiirotltyuesriuenanirfetoerrrompnri:esoePesrd;o,vseicnchcoeinadoul'msleiscleataltenarnd,drreeprppaoocrrttticssaolof-f.anmthdeoefostinellogsiwn,

charge of different sections of the Province; items of interest from the

Geniralate or from other Provinces; brief news snippets from the diffetent

houses; notices of meetings, publications and aids; confrEres' ofdinations,

certiary qualifications, feastdays and birthdays; news of illnesses and mourn-

ing notices.

The space allotted to this new section will only allow of a few of the

many interesting items from the newsletters.

The Rectoi Major wishes to thank in advance those confrEres who may

send in to us their opinions, proposals and advice about this column'

1. A few principles for redimensioni'g

Tuoasc;aFrneaapf,ioZirnrtealdon.sieindpdhrtehSseasnPtgoraolloRi,ienPcctriooarulsiNnacteiaPwliseolterlLtstteabnret(aMItaoalnriacthnh,eP1r1o94o7tib3n.,ceopfaogFleeLb4irgu)uatreyas,-

lollows.

The Provincial drew attention to the urgency of renewal. It depended

on an active interior life. "The prime factor in a Salesiao's life is the desire

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(or holiness" (cardinal Garrone). pashsi gangalli recalled that the recent

letter of the Rector Major stated that personal and community prayer was

the starting point of our efforts at rene\\ral. we must eithei front up

decisively to this vital problem (and then all other probrems are reduced

to their proper proportions), or we lose ourselves ln an inEicate maze

of personal, inconclusive perspectives which only multipry frustrations. If

we succeed in truly basing our renewal on prayer, we shall then be able

to forge ahead with genuine redimensioning. And redimensioning is also

Decessary for us too for the following reasons.

a) For five years quite a few confrBres will be unavailable for full_

or even part-time work.

b) Ve have insufficient confrEres; and certain kinds of work are beyond

many of them.

c) specialization and further srudy courses for young confrEres will

prevent _their being put to work for some time. The basic principle of

such redimensioning (as the Rector Major has also stated) is briefly srrm-

marised under the following five headings.

a) The young confrbres should specialize according to what is

suitable to them and of use to the Province, as the redimensioning com-

mittee will suggest.

b) They will return with definite tasks to carry out in the province,

and in their turn will have to do their part for thelother confrBres vho

will need to further their qualifications from time to time.

their

c) 'tr4eantime

sleeves and

those who remain

realise that their

holding the fort will need to

labours and sacrifices mean

roll

the

perseverance of our yo,rng men, and thus the survival of the province.

d) When these young men rerurn they will pur to work their

specialized qualifications in our still valid enterprises (pariihes, youth centres,

sgfroo]s, etc'), infusing new ideas and energies

i1n1i,t.iaftfer

was the very purpose

new enterprises.

their

study

into

and

these apostorates (after

training-); or they will

e) Meantime every community will have to take stock of its

resources and program its work realistically and efficiently, for there will

be no new men available

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2. Survey regarding volunteers for the missions

" At

sumning

tbe

rTzo?fient ue

o! a saroey

os?eteonoltuontbeeersneliotbrerthoentrftiirsesinonosr ;firteeuzainsgc"ounaduscttheed

in Noae-mbZr,'1972 in t'be Mexico City Prooince. (Neusletter 26, page 21)

Tbese are the find.ings.

At present ve number 162 Salesians and novices. vithout the novices

we total 145 Religious, 18 of whom afe on the missions. Of the temaining

127 Salesians ,57 (that is, 44 per cent) answered the questionnaire sent them'

* of the

dination; 2 for

18 replies from Santa Julia: 4 would volunteer

group work; 1 for a short period; L attet looking

after

into

or-

the

matter well; f if ii were the general desire; 1 during the holidays to

examine the layout.

* of the 5 replies from Espiritu de Mexico, none felt called to the

missions.

* Of the 5 replies from Puebla (Ponce): 1 would volunteer un-

conditionally; 1 after due preparation.

" of the 9

the present

replies from cobre: 1 would

orgadzatiot were changed.

volunteer

after

ordination;

* Of the 13 replies from Huipulco: 1 would volunteer qrillingly;

1 but not immediately; I for a couple of years; 1 after ordination'

* From uDon Bosco" no "startefs" wefe f91fi69ming'

* 16 of the 17 novices replied. 11 were available: 3 aftet due prepara-

tion; 3 for a period; 2 with no s6ings artacJred; 1 after further specirlized

training; 1 if sent; 1 if he knew what to expect.

Glneral conclusion: \\[ith the exception of a few "forty-and-ovets",

it is the youogsters who have set the pace this time.

3. Some 'musts' for on'going formation

The SPC ol Paris bas d.raun up a lirm plan lor "continaingforrn-ation",

uhich is also ieing seriously considered by the Rectors of South Belgiuru

(Neusletter, Brussils, Feb., 7973, pages 2-3). Tbe text rans tbus:

It is urgent that we actuate our continuing formation and the updating

oCofnotiunurin.goifroBrmra.,tiothneioslongoictaallym, aptrtoefresjussiotnfaolrly,thespinirditiuvaidlluyalancodnfprBolrieti;caitllyis'

also for tf,e whole community. The Provincial issues these directives:

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a) ITithin six months every community should orgatize a meeting which

ought to include experts (Salesian or otherwise); and if possible the initiative

should come from the Provincial. Each confrBre present should be able to

ascertain what is offering in the way of continuing formation.

b) A detailed thtee-yeat plan of on-going formation should then be

worked out for each conftEre.

* It is the job of each community to see to this.

* It should be presented to the Provincial and his Council for their

information.

* It should provide each confrEre with the fotmation and further skills

that will be of use to him in the three years.

* It should indicate to what section of formation the community as

such intends to give priority (e.g., renewal along the lines of pedagogy,

tatechesis, theology, etc.).

* The community should look into the possibility of fteeing the Brothers

for a year (or other period to be determined) to continue their formation,

especially in the doctrinal, religious and catechetical areas. Other facets

of formation would include group leadetship, social and trade union problems

and professional competence.

4. L2O Institutes at Youth Rally

Eacb year the Salesians ol Gaatenala (Don Bosco) organize a youtb

rally that lasts a ueeh and conclud.es on a Sunday (Neuslettet, Central

Aruerica, no. 2, 7973, page 6). Last year had a record attendance and

induded 120 private and government instifirtes. The activities ranged from

basketball and volleyball to photography, painting and public speaking.

A panel of boys and gids conducted a seven-hout debate on the

problems of youth; and a group of budding journalists discussed the matter

of school newspapers.

It is of interest to note that the youth rally is organizgd almost entirely

by the final year Salesian students. They visit the various schools in the

city and issue personal invitations to those interested in sport and the arts.

The rally time-table allots the mornings to cultutal activities and the after-

noons to sporting events,

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5. News in brief

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According to an antrouncement of Father Louis Ferrari (Provincial of

the Philippines) to the confrBres in Thailand, the Salesians in tbe Philippines

plan to lend a helping hand to the missionary diocese of Surat Thani,

Thailand. fn recent months the Provincial Chapter in the Philippines chose

the new diocese of Bishop Carretto as the recipient of its missionary efforts

(Newsletter, April, L973, pa9e 2),

'Vocation srfiaey. *Taking account of the grave vocation crisis in the

Adriatic Province", the confrbres consider nthe promotion of vocations as a

primary duty during the next three years." Accordingly the Provincial

Chapter has decided on (and is already catryng out) an unusual project.

"In &awing up the yearly programme each community will plan for one

serious 's6nrginium' per term; this will take the form of a close examination

of the work the 66a61trnigy is putting into its vocation apostolate"

(Newsletter of the Adriatic Province, Italy, April 1973, page 4).

Landslides at Colle Don Bosco. The *ueatening landslides on the

Salesian property are approaching closer to the Temple of Don Bosco and

are causing ever-growing concern. Father Roger Pilla (Economer General)

has sent written authorization to the Colle to speed up investigations into

ways and means to halt the slides and to make a start on the necessary

work. It is going to be a difficult and costly job (Newsletter, Central

Province, May L973, pages 4-5).

Matters ol interest treated in detail in the neusletters.

The Province of Madrid, Spain, dedicated its newsletter of Match, L973,

to "continuing fornaation" in the Province. It reported on a suwey made

among the confrBres to highlight the situation, the studies in course, the

choices available. It insisted on the need for organizing continuing formation,

&awing up schedules, stirring up interest and making careful checks.

A detailed d,iagrarz ol grad.ed priorities ol the Salesian comrnunities

forms part of the newsletter of Leon, Spain, May 1973, pages 6-11. The

basis of the diagram is the pastoral mission: this idea "must always guide

the progamming, the execution and the revision of our activities".

Vhat tbe aice-Rector rueafis to the cornruunity. The newsletter of the

Roman Province (Apnl 197 3 , pages L2-L5) carries an article by Father Angelo

Gentile on the vice-Rector in the community. Amongst other things he

mentions the vicar's ordinary duties; what is proper to the office; and he

dilates on the vicar's special task in the orgenizational facets of the com-

munity.

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Prornotion ol oocations was the subject of a meeting of representatives

from the houses of the Spanish Province of Valencia (Newsletter, May 1973).

The discussion began with the present paucity of numbers and the probable

worsening in the future. It highlighted the experience gained in uparallel

seminaries" (boarding colleges for "ordinary" students and aspirants).

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VII. PONTIFICAL MAGISTERIUM

THE HOLY YEAR FOR THE INTERIOR RENE\\TAL OF MAN

A jubilee "for the renewal and. reconciliation of Christiarus".

In tbe space ol a ruonth (frorn 9 May, wber. Pope Paul anrtounced tbe

Jubilee, to L0 June, uben be declared it open) the Holy Fatber spoke

about it in six ad.dresses. He oboiously uanted. to ernphasise in a special

way how irnportant it was.

Tbe lollowing texts samrnailze tbe tbougbts of tbe Pope regarding tbe

lubilee. He dilated at lengtb in bis six aililresses. Let us hearken to bis

uords uitb tbe attention that characterized our Fatber Don Bosco.

(Tbe extracts tbat tollow are taken lron tbe Englisb editions ol tbe

"Osseraatore Romano" d,ated L7 May, 24 May, 7 June, 74 lune, 21. Jane,

thougb not in tbat ord.er; tbe seqae?tce ol thougbt is logical, not chrono-

logical.)

a) The altfioatlcet?le?tt ol the Holy Year

Today thete is something we would like to tell you, something which

we bdieve is important for the spiritual life of the Church. It is this: after

having prayed and meditated, we have decided to celebrate in t975 a Holy

Year, when the interval of rwenty-five years fixed by our ptedecessor

Paul II in the Papal Ball Inellabilis Proaidentia of 17 April 1470 will have

"*pired.

b) Briel history ol the Jubilee

The Holy Yeat, which in canonical language is known as the "Jubilee",

meant in the biblical tradition of the Old Testament a year of special

public observance, with abstention from normal work, a return to the

original distribution of land, the cancellation of existing debts and the

freeing of Hebrew slaves. In the history of the Church, as you know,

tshpeiriJtuuabillepeurwpaossein.sItittucteondsibsytedBoinnifamceakVinIgIIainpethneiteynetaiarl

1300, for a

pilgrimage

purely

to the

tombs of the Apostles Petet and Paul. Dante was ,unong those who took

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part in it and he gives a description of the crowds thronging the city of

ST". Later, in 1500, there was added to the Jubilee the opening of the

Holy Doors of the Basilicas which were to be visited. This was Intended

not only to facilitate the inllux of penitents but also to symbolize easier

access to divine mercy through the gaining of the jubilee indulgence.

c) Tbe Jubilee to belp rnan in bis needed. renewal

We have asked ouself if such a tradition should be continued in our

times, which are so different from times gone by and so conditioned both

b_l the style of religion given to ecclesial life by the recent Council and by

the practical lack of interest of many parts of the modern world in the ritual

expression of other centuries. !7e have immediately however been convinced

that the celebration of the Holy Year not only can be consistently fitted

in with the spiritual line adopted by the Council itself-which ir is our

responsibility to develop faithfully-but also can very well be harmonized

with and contribute to the tireless and loving efforts being made by the

Church to meet the moral needs of sgr tims, to interpiet its deepest

aspirations and to accept honestly certain forms of its prefemed external

manifestations.

In view of the variety of purposes it is necessary to stress what is the

essential concept of the Holy Year. It is the interior renewal of man: of

the man who thinks and who in his thought has lost the certainty of

truth; of the man who works and who in his work has realized thai he

is so extroverted that he no longer fully possesses communication with

himself; of the man who enjoys life and who so amuses himself and has

so many exciting ways to gain pleasurable experience that he soon feels

bored and disillusioned. Man musr be renewed from within. This is what

the Gospel calls conversion, penance and a change of heart. It is the process

of self-rcbirth. It is simple, like a clear and courageous act of conscience

and at the same time complex, like a long, instructive and reforming ap

prenticeship. It is also a moment of grace, and one usually does not obtain

grace without bowing one's head. And we do not think we err in detecting

in modern man profound dissatisfaction, satiety coupled with insufficiency,

unhappiness produced by false formulas for happiness, with which he is

intoxicated, and dismay at not knowing how to enjoy the thousand and one

pleasures that. civilaation offers him in abundance. In other words, man

needs an interior renewal such as that hoped for by the Council.

d) Two airns ol tbe lubilee: renewal and. reconciliation

!7ith the Jubilee we propose the renewal of man and his reconciliation

vith God, which take place above all in depth, in the interior sanctuary,

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where conscience is called to bring about its conversion, ot'metanoia",by

means of faith and rePentance, and to um at the fullness of charity'

God himself, infinitely merciful, after redeemrng the world by means

of Jesus Christ his Son,

the fruits of redemption

calls all men,

and intervenes

none

with

excluded,

his Holy

to participate in

Spirit to operate

salvation in them.

The Church is convinced that only from this interior operation cao

be derived also the reconciliation between men, as the social dimensions

embrace all sectors and levels of life, in telations between individuals,

families, groups, categories, nations; to become, as far as is possible for

man's frailty and the imperfection of eatthly institutions, a ferment of peace

and universal unity.

She undertakei, therefore, to bring it about that the force of the

redemption wrought by Christ should strengthen in the faithful, in dioceses,

in parishes, in religious communities and in other centres of Christian life

and apostolate, as well as in the Churches separated from us up to now,

the b6nds of faith and chariry in the Blood of Christ. The Pentecost of

grace will thus be able to become also the Pentecost of the new broth-

erhood. This is the spirit we hope to see flourish in the whole celebration

of the Holy Year.

(Froru the Pope's letter to Cardinal ile Fwstenberg, 37 May 1973)

e) Profound, renewal

The Holy Year does not concern a fleeting moment of our jouney in

time; it concetns an orientation of our modern lrte at the end of the

twentieth centufy. It does not refer to a particular aspect of our mental

or moral behaviour, but invests our entire way of thinking and living.

It is a question, in other words, of an overall examination of our

outlook with regard to rwo principal ..uli,i.rt the religion that we profelt

and the world in which we live. Religion and the world; faith and mundane

experience; the Christian conception of life and a conception without light,

principles, duties and hopes transcending our journey in time, which leads

inexorably to temporal death.

The time has come to measure our adherence to Christ in the conflict

which it must wage with forms of thought and action that disregard the

Gospel and its

conscience about

salvation. The

supreme values

moment is ripe

and subordinate

for a

values;

complete act of

it is time fot a

choice that is not only practical and submissive, but also pondered and

binding about the general character we wish to imprint upon our existence:

Christian, or not? And this ultimately means, teally human' or not? !7e

could prolong this intefrogation by proposing so many other alternatives,

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or rather so maoy other antitheses, such as: do we want to be real followers

of Christ, or just mere names on the register of the baptized and thetefore

freewheeling pharisees conde-ned by the principles and exigencies that we

ourselves claim to profess? Do we want to make God and Christ the

centre that conditions and harmonizes our life, with its drama of redemption

and its unfailing present and final happiness, or do we wish to place in

ourselves, in our absorbing and fallacious selfishness, the hinge of out every

movement? Do we want to embrace in love and solidarity our brothers, near

and far, or do we wish to close the circle of our social oudook within

'namow self-interest, walled up in a bittet individual or collective self-

ishness, and therefore armed with hatred and struggle, incapable of real

love? And so on.

\\7e wish that this Holy Year may constitute a general balance

sheet of our ideas, of our conception of our higher duties and of our real

interests, and guide us to a nevr synthesis of our ancient faith, living and

necessary, and the pressing programme of modern life, not so much in a

supine compromise, but rather in an intelligent Chtistian harmony, admit-

tedly demanding, of certain renunciations and austerities, but yielding fruits

of sincere humanity, and authentic happiness.

f) Reconciliation with God. and rnen

You knov about the Holy Year. It aims at being a period of spiritual

and moral renev/al, an.d at finding its characteristic expression in recon-

ciliation, that is, in the recomposition of order, of which Christ is the

principle, in the depths of the consciences of individual souls, the order

of every man with God, the order of every human relationship in the

harmony of communiry sentiments, in justice, concord, charity, peace.

The Holy Year should be a kind of prophetic moment, Messianic

awakening, Christian maturity of civilization, one of those conscious and

collective efforts which produce, in the Church and in the world, a step

upwards, a sign of Christian progress, a break through on the plane of

humanity imbued with the life-bringing Spirit of the kingdom of God.

The term "reconCiliation" evokes the opposite concept of a break. lVhat

break would we have to mend in order to reach that reconciliation which

is the condition for the desired renewal of the jubilee? \\flhat break? But

is it not perhaps enough to use this word reconciliation, which involves a

whole programme, to rcalize that our life is disturbed by too many breaks,

too much disharmony, too much disorder to be able to enjoy the gifts of

personal and collective life according to their ideal finality? !7e need

above all to reestablish a genuine, vital and happy rclationship with God,

to be reconciled with him in humility and love, so that from this fimt

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basic harmony the vhole rrodd of our experience may express a need and

acquire a virtue o6 lg6saciliation in charity and justice with men, to whom

we immediately gtve the new tide of "brothers". Moreover, reconciliation

takes place in other vast and very real areas: within the ecclesial com-

munity itself, in society, in the relations among nations, in ecumenism, in

the sphere of peace and so forth. If God permits us to celebtate the

Holy Year, it will have many things to tell us in this regard.

g) The action ol the Holy Spirit

Announcing Pentecost as the opening ol tbe Holy Year, Paul VI

corutinuedt

\\7hy does this fact start from Pentecost? Not only because this

beautiful feast, which we can define as the historical birth of the Church,

offers a propitious, inspiring occasion, but above all because we hope, we

beseech that the Holy Spirit will be the principal Operator of the

fruits desired from the Holy Year. This, too, will be one of the most

important and fruitful tfiemes of spiritualiry propet to the Holy Year:

the Christology and particularly the Ecclesiology of the Council must be

succeded by a new study and a new. cult of the Holy Spirit, precisely

as the indispensable complement of the teaching of the Council.

\\[e do not wish to enter this magnificent theological field now. It

is enough for us to point out, that the action of the Spirit, in the ordinary

economy of the divine plan, is carried out irl our spitits in respect for

our freedom, in fact, with our very cooperation, if only as the condition

of divine action i! us. !7e must at least open the window to the entrance

of the breath and the light of the Spirit.

Let us say a word about this opening, this availability of ours to the

mysterious action of the Spirit. Let us ask ourselves what the psycho-

Iogical and moral states of our souls must be, in order that they may

receive the "dulcis Hospes znimnsn,

Let us now reduce these states to two only, at least for the sake'

of beiog easily remembered, making them correspond to the field prefered

by the action of the Paraclete, that is, the Holy Spirit who becomes our

assistant, consoler, advocate.

The first field is man's 'heart". The Holy Spirit has his favourite

cell in the human being, the heat. It would take too loog to explain

what the word "heart' means in biblical language. Let us be content

now to describe the heart as the intimate centre, free, deep, personal, of

our spirirual life. Anyone who does not have a spiritual life of his own

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lacks the ordinary capacity to receive the Holy Spirit, to listen to his sofr,

sweet voice, to experience his inspirations, to enjoy his charisms. The

diagnosis of modern man leads us to see in him an extroverted being,

who lives a great deal outside himself and little in himself, like an instru-

ment that is more receptive to the language of the senses, and less to thar

of thought and conscience. The practical conclusion at once exhorts us

to praise of silence, not of unconscious, idle and mute silence, but the

silence that subdues noises and exterior clamour and which is able to listen;

to listen in depth to the voices, the sincere voices, of conscience and to

those springing up in the concenffation of prayer, to the ineffable voices

of contemplation. This is the first field

It will be well for us to remember it.

action

the

Holy

Spirit.

And what is the other? The other is .communio,, that is, the

society of brothers .ni1sd !y faith

the mystical Body of christ. It

and charity in one divine-human organism,

is the church, It is adherence Io that

mystical Body, animated by the Holy Spirit, who has, in the community

of the faithful, hierarchically nnilsd, authentically assembled in the name

and the authority of the Aposdes, his pentecostal upper room. So we

might well consider vhether ceftain ways of seeking-the Spirit, which

prefet to isolate themselves in order to escape both from the directive

ministry of the church and from the impersonafirowd of unknown brethren,

qe on the right path. \\[hat Spirit could a selfish communion meet, one

that arises from a flight from the true communion of eccresial charity?

r7hat experie4ces, what charisms could make up for the absence of unity,

the supreme encounter with God?

And so the programme of the Holy Year, inaugurated on the feast

of- the Holy Spirit, is ar once placed on the right way: both the way of

spiritual life, where He, the Gift of Love, inhabits add awakens and {orms

and sanctifies our individual personality; and the vay of the society of

the "saints", that is, the Church of the faithful, wiere salvation is a

continual rejoicing, for everyone.

h) Vitb the help of Mary

Alter sketcbing tbe aast spiritaal goals ol the Holy Year, tbe Holy

Fatber continued.:

Is ours a dream? An ideal, certainly, but it must not be an empty,

unreal one. Difficult, ssllainly; and for us, men of little f.ath, a demand

that is beyond our strength. To renew the spiritual and moral energies of

the Church, and consequendy, or concufrently those of our society, is a

courageous aspiration, which makes tangible to us, if nothing else, the

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necessity of a superior, ex6insic assistance, but near to us, ac:cessible to

us, a colnpassionaie; affectionate assistatrce, abeady marked out in a generd

plan of goodness and mercy. \\Vhat assistance? \\(hat can be the help that

enables us to dare, to hope for the aims of the Holy Year?

The Blessed Virgin, beloved sons, Holy Mary, the Mother of Cfuist

the Saviour, the Mother of the Church, our humble and glorious Queen.

Here thete opens in front of us a great theological panorama, char-

acteristic of Catholic doctrine, in which we see how the divine plan of

salvation, offered to the world by the one mediator berween God and

men, efficacious by his own power, Christ Jesus, is carried out with human

cooperation, marvellously associated with the divine work' And what hrrman

cooperation has been chosen in the history of our Christian destinies, first

ibnutfuansctaiopnr,eddeigsntiintyeda, nthdoeufgfihciefrnerey,anndotppeurfreeclytlyindsotrcuilme efanctatol ra,nidf

physical,

not that

of Mary?

Here there is no end to what could be said about the Blessed Virgln,

for us, after firmly grasping the doctrine that places her at the centre

of the redeeming plan, first and, in a cettain sense, indispensable beside

Christ our Saviour, it will be enough to recall and affirm how the renewing

outcome of the Holy Year will depend on the superlative assistance of the

Blessed Virgin. I07e need her help, her intercession. \\7e must put on our

programme a particular cult for the Virgin Mary, if we wish the historico-

ipiritual event, for vhich we are preparing, to reach its real puq)oses.

Now we will merely condense in a twofold recommendation the ad'

vaata}e of

The }irst

rtehciosmMmaerniadnatciounlt.isto'awfhuicnhdawmeenetnatlruosntes:owmeanmy uosft

out hopes.

know the

Madonna better as the authentic and ideal model of redeemed humanity.

Let us study this limpid ceature, this Eve without sin, this daughter

of God, in whose innocent, snrpendous perfection, the creative, original,

intact thought of God is mirrqred'

Our Lady is the sublime 'type' not only of the creature redeemed

by Christ's merits, but also the "type" of humaniry on its pilgrim way

in faith. She is the figure of the Church, as St. Ambrose calls her, and

St. Augustine presents her to Catechumens as "she who mirors the

image of the Church".

If we have our eyes fixed on Mary, the blessed, we will be able to

reconstitute in ourselves the line and the strucflue of the renewed Church.

And the second recommendation is no less important: we must have

confidence in recouse to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin. ![e must

pray to her, invoke her. She is admirable in herself, she is lovable to us.

As in the Gospel, she intervenes with her divine Son, and obtains from

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IIim miraslss that the ordinary course of events would not admit. She

is kind, she is powerful. She knows f1rrm41 needs and sorrows. '!7e must

renew olu devotion to the Blessed Virgin, if we wish to obtain the Holy

Spirit and be sincere followers of Christ Jesus. May her faith lead us to

the reality of the Gospel, and help us to celebrate properly the coming

Holy Year.

i) Our pilgrirnage to the "sources ol sahtation'

As tbe opening day

suggested the lollowing

(1.0 lune) ol tbe Holy

practical directioes to

Year

help

drea

keep

near, tbe

it well.

Pope

Penance

!fle trust that the value of penitential practices will be rediscovered,

as a sign and way of gtace, as a commitment for the deep renewal which

receives its full efficary in the Sacrament of Penance, to be used and

administered according to the provisions of the Church, for resumption by

the individual and the communiry of progtess along the way of salvation,

Pilgrinzage

It seems to us that the expression, the occasion and, as it were, the

synthesis of these practices, which will have their completion in the

celebration of the Holy Eucharist, can be the Pilgrimage, which in the

authentic radition of Christian asceticism, has always been carried out for

reasons of piety and expiation. Today, too, it can be inspired by these

motives, both when it takes place in forms more similar to those of the

ancient pilgrims to Rome, and when it uses the modern means of com-

munication.

Fraternal cbarity

ft is necessary, however, that the Pilgrimage should be accompanied

not only by prayet and penance but also by the exercise of brotherly

chariry, which is a clear demonstration of love of God, and must be ex-

pressed, by the individual faithful, their associations, and ecclesial com-

munities and institutions, in spiritual and corporal works of merry, in

favour of needier brothers. Thus the Holy Year will really viden the

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scope of the Church's chaity, and will portend a renewal and reconciliation

of universal dimensioils.

Local Cburcb pilgrinages

For these aims to be achieved more easily, let us express the wish

that the ptactice of the Pilgrimage will be carried out in all the local

Churches, in cathedrals and sanctuaries, diocesan and national, as inter-

termediate stages converging at last, tn t975, in Rome, the visible centte

of the universal Chutch. Here the representatives of the local Churches

will conclude the way of renewal and reconciliation, venerate the tombs

of the Apostles, renew theit adhesion to the Church of Peter, and we,

God willing, will have the joy of receivi.g them with open arms and

together with them we will bear witness to the unity of the Church in

faith and charity.

Ecurnenical union

It is our ardent desire that in this march towards the " sources of

salvation" our sons fully u"ited to the Church of Peter will be joined, in

the forms possible for them, also by the other followers of Christ and

all those who, along different and appatently distant ways, are seeking the

one God with upright conscience and goodwill.

Concrete prcgranznzes

The concrete programmes of the Pilgrimage and other practices, aimed

at fosteting renewal and teconciliation, will 6s11ainly be indicated by the

Episcopal Conferences for the local Churches, taking into account both

the outlook and customs of the places, and the real purposes of the Holy

Year, which we have just outlined.

On our side we ask pilgrims, after having prayed according to our

intentions and to those of the vhole Episcopal College, to take Part, locally,

in a solemn co--unity function, or to make a stoP to reflect before

the Lord, ending it with the recitation or singing of the Pater and

the Creed, and with an invocation to the Blessed Virgin.

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As if in response to these simple and sincere manifestations by means

of which the faithful, in the local Churches, will carry out a real con-

version and profess that they wish to remain and become stronger in charity

towards God and towatds btothers, we, as the humble minislsl of Christ

the Redeemet, will grant, in the due forms, the gift of the Indrlgence.

AIso those sons of ours who, not being able to take part in the PiJgrimage

because they are prevented by illness or some other serious cause, join

in it spiritually with the offering of their prayers and their sufferi.g, will

benefit from this gift.

Airus ol tbe Holy Year

The aims are, we repeat, renewal and reconciliation as interior facts and

as implementations of unity, brotherhood and peace, expanding from spirits

renewed and reconciled in Christ, throughout the whole Church, and

towards the whole human society, on the ways of charity.

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VIII. NECROLOGY

Father Leander Ayuso

t * Berouy de Zapardiel (Avila - Spun') 27-2-189), a Salamanca, Spain 244197),

80 years of age, 53 profession, 47 priesthood.

He spent neatly half of his priesdy lrte (22 years) on the Iadian mis-

sions. From 1949 fin, his death he was confessor for the aspirants and

theologians back in Spain. He was exemplary in his li{e of prayer, poverty'

quiet priestly dedication and loving fidelity to the Congregation'

Father Jarues Bernardinis

* Caporiacco (Udine - Itaty) 22-57908, f San Doni di Piave (Venice ' Italy)

lr-l-73, 64 years of a4le, 44 profession, 35 ptiesthood.

The best of his youthful priesdy wotk was in the otatories. \\[ith his

talent for orderliness he was an excellent economer and he v/as a great

help to many souls in the confessional' His greatest and most attractive

quality was chariry, and he manifested it in faith and kindness in so many

unexpected ways. Like Don Bosco he had a good word for everyone.

Father Arnold. Bernasconi

f * Montevideo (Uruguay) 25-tO'L884, there 18-11-72,'88 years of age, 71 profes-

sion, 63 priesthood, 3 rector,

He also worked in Punta Arenas, Chile, from L924 to 1941. His was

a kindly and gentle nature. Even if he was obliged to reprove anyone he

was always remembered with affection. His eloquence as a public speaker

was appreciated far and wide.

Father Jobn Loais Brasesco

t * Flores (Buenos Aires - Argentina) 8+1896, San Justo (fugentina) 15'2-73,

76 years of age,57 profession, 46 priesthood.

A quiet and simple man, he was noted for his love of Don Bosco,

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whose principles he made his own from earliest youth and observed them

so well in his hardworking and quiet dedication in the classroom and

confessional. He made a gift to the Congregation of valuable family property

and goods, for the promotion of vocations. His deep piety and cheerftrl

and humble character have left us with an affectionate remembrance of him.

Brother Charles Bryson

t * Philadeffia (Pennsylvania - USA) 15-8-28, Boston (Mass. - IJSA) 12-8-72,

44 years of. age, 15 profession.

An amiable and jovial character, well-liked by the boys. He was an

enthusiastic participant and leader in the school sports programme; indeed

for him this was a fruidul apostolate. He was involved 'ra a latal car

accident and suffered a broken neck, to which he succumbed atter a gallant

fight for survival. His funeral vras a great tribute to him from his con-

frEres and boys. In these difficult times it is hard to lose a Brother of his

calibre in the full vigour of his manhood.

Fatber Hurnbert Caramascbi

* Polesine di Pegopaga (Mantova

90 years of age, 72 profession, 65

- Italy) L9-9-L882, t Ancona

priesthood, 30 rector.

(Italy)

12473,

His early formation was at the Valdocco Oratory under the first

disciples of Don Bosco. He was a man of God with firm and dear

convictions; and he had a boundless affection for the young for whom

he spent himself in a consecrated life of service and love; and the young

respected him and loved him in rerurn. His ministry meant everphing to

him and he gave himself to it with unflagging zeal ti17 his death.

Father Peter Cattan

t * Bethlehem (Ismel) 17-12-06, Nazareth (Israel) 2++7),66 years oL age, 44

profession, 37 priesthood.

He shared citizenship with Jesus (Bethlehem and Nazareth) and was

an aposde of the people of these places at home and abroad. He travelled

South America f.ar and, wide to carry the Gospel to fuab migtants and to

collect funds for the orphanage at Bethlehem. In his last years the aposto-

late of suffering was added to his priesthood. Mary rewarded his love

of her and called him to heaven on the 24th. of. the month.

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Fatber lobn Geloria

f ' * Casorzo Monferrato (Asti - Italy) 12-544, Tamrra (Florida USA) 22'Ll'72,

68 year of age, 48 profession, 41 priesthood, 21 retor'

Born

eady

aogfep.ioWusithpatrhenetsdoesf irteheoof lcdonstsaemcrpa,tinJgohhniswalisfeletfot aGn oodrphinanthaet

Salesian Society, he made his profession at New Rochelle after his novitiate

with saindy Father Binelli. As Rector of Novi Ligure duting the war years,

he maintained a delicate balance between Germans and Italians and managed

to feed and clothe his aspirants of those trying years. After tle war he

returned to the USA and laboured .liligendy in various occupations. The

poor and abandoned were his predilection always. His great heart wore

itself out: but it took ten years and three heart operations before it halted

completely. Father Geloriav.as a man of deep piety, with a tender devotion

to Mary Help of Christians and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He was

also a zealous preacher and confessor.

Brotber Marcellinas Cbesini

f * Breonio (Verona - Italy) 25-5-1878, General Pico (fugentina\\ 12-1'71, 94

years of age, 59 profession.

A humble, obedient and devout Salesian. He spent most of his life

working on the Pampa missions and vas of invaluable help to the gteat

missionaries of our continent. Old age and illness brought his activities

almost to a standstill, but he enriched these last years with prayer and

sacrifice.

Fatber Mariano Chiari

f * Secrhiano (Pesaro - Italv) 7-9-1882, Frascati (Itz[l) 27'1'71, 90 years of age,

73 professioo, 64 priesthood, 9 rector.

An inspiring and wonderful Salesian. His fifty years in the classroom

brought him the esteem of countless pupils. He was a man of method,

constancy and precision, and had acquired an authority that was warm and

robust, eschewing all that was distant or artificial with his charges. His

charity was balanced, convincing and educative.

Father Leopold oan den Diik

f * Bourg-llopold (Li€ge - Belerum) 22-10'1894, Lubumbashi (Zue) 165-71,

78 years of. age, 58 profession, 49 priesthood, 22 r*-lror.

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He encountered many material ahd spirirual problems during his long

life. In ITorld lVar I he was a stretcher-bearer for four years, carrying out

his rescue work in constant danger. He was a front-tne soldier too in his

priestly duties, always readily avaiTable. Like a good soldier of Christ

his motto was "Be prepared'.

Cleric Josepb Albert Fonseca

f * S. Marta de Penaguiio (Villa Real - Portugal) 28-r-50, Oporto (Portugal)

L7-3-7), neuly 21 yeats of age, 7 profession.

He came from a deeply Christian family vho gave three of four sons

to the Congregation; and he proved himselJ a generous young man. He

was calm in the face of death, and despite his sufferings he was always

at his post. In hospital he was in the minds of all, especially those

youngsters who belonged to his former youth goup.

Brother Siloio Fontana

t 6W\\ * Somma Iombardo (Varese - Ituly) 8-1-0r, Fossano (Italy)

of age, 50 profession.

69 years

His vocation developed in the Mother House, Turin, under the early

Salesians. As a young Salesian he went to Mato Grosso (Brazil), where

he worked generously at various tasks. He was noted for his piety and

devotion to duty.

Brother Naztreno Fratalli

t * Belfofte zul Chienti (Macerata - Italy) 3l-1-95,

of years age, 50 profession.

Pio XI (Rome) LI.-I,-7), 78

Most of his Salesian life was spent ar Pio XI in Rome, skilfully

114ining and educating youngsters in the tailoring department. In his latter

years he was infirmarian alter due study and qualification in fhst aid. He

was truly a good Samaritan, assuaging both body and spirit. His was the

hidden life of a simple, hard-working and faithful Religious.

Fatber Vitus Gaarisco

* Butgio (Agrigento - Italy) I 9-L-85, Palermo (Itcly\\ 109fi, 88 years of age,

70 profession, 52 priesthood.

His talents as teacher and musician were given generously to the

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various houses he worked in. His solid labours in pulpit and confessional

and for the FMA, his optimism, his jovial cordiality and his simple and

deep Salesianity \\vere always in evidence. Latterly he exercised a grert

unifying influence among the confrEres, and his work of formation with

pupils and past pupils was much in demand.

Father Elladio Gueuara

t * Choachi (Cund. - Cotombia) 6&1900, Agua de Dios (C,olombia) 12-5-7),

72 yats of age,51 profession, 43 priesthood.

An indefatigable worker among the needy youngsters in various cities

of Colombia, and, a zealous parish priest. His talents as spirirual director

and conlessor were much in demand both by Salesians and others. Com-

pletely resigned, he died a holy death at Agaa de Dios where he had gone

to convalesce.

Fatber Frederick Johnson

* Chicago (Illinois - USA) - 23+t9OO, f Newton (USA) 9-7'72, 72 varc of.

age, 41 profession, 34 priesthood.

Drawn by his love for Don Bosco and youth, he came to the Salesians

as a Tate vocation. and had the good fortune to be guided by Father Francis

Binelli during his novitiate year. He was a tireless worker and no problem

was too difficult for him to tackle. \\Therever he went he built, repaired,

renewed: he expressed his Salesianity in a li{e of service for others. He was

active to

only five

the very end

hours before

-he

in fact

died.

said

Mass

for

his

beloved

campers

Fatber lgnatius Kozik

f * Lowell (Boston - USA) L7-2-05, New Rochelle (USA) 18472, 67 vears of

age, 49 ptofession, 42 priesthood, 12 rectot.

A man of studies, learning and deep piety, he gained the esteem

and affection of his students. Father Kozik was a gendeman and a scholar

and will be geatly missed by his confrBres. He was one of the first

American Salesians to study at the Crocetta. He wotked hard to obtain

State recogaition of our Don Bosco College at Newton, N.J., where the

young Salesiars took out their degrees. Later he was Rector at Hope

Haven Orphanage in Marrero and at the Don Bosco High School at Ramsey.

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During his last years Father Kozik was a valued confessor at New Rochelle.

He was working on a scholady series of monographs and biogaphies of

ancient saints, his first being the life of Saint Paul the Hermit by St.

Jerome; and he had almost completed a second, the "Vita Malachi". He

ended his long and active Salesian life quite suddenly at Marrero where

he had gotre to officiate at the funeral of an old and highly esteemed

friend of the Salesians there.

Fatber Stanislaas Kusztyb

* Czudec (Poland) 5-107, t Bernal (fugentaa) 19-5-71,66 years of. age,47

profession, 38 priesthood, 3 rector.

His priesthood was spent in Patagonia, Ensenada and Bernal, and

found generous fulfilment in pulpit, confessional and parish duties. Many

communities benefited by his spiritual direction. His life was one of the

strictest self-discipline; and he had a gteat devotion to Our Blessed Lady.

Father Jobn Magueur

t * Ploudalmezean (Finisterre - Fraoce) 20-&L5, Giel-Putanges (France) 2O-lO-73,

7 years of. age,37 professioa, 24 pdesthood.

He was ordained after five years in a concentration camp in Germany

during Votld \\Vat II. He was a good, simple man, and worked as

economet and later as parish priest in a country parish.

Father Francis McCabe

f * Darlington (Enelend) t+L-L899, BecHord (England) lll-73, 74 yearc of. ege,

52 profession, 47 priesthood, 25 rector.

After three years in the army he felt the call to the Salesian life and

sought admittance with two fellow soldiers. He was deeply devoted to

Don Bosco, the Congegation, the Holy RuIe and our Salesian traditions.

He was a great organzer and used this talent to great efficacy with the

Co-operators and the Past Pupils. As Rector he always evinced a special

intetest in the younger Salesians.

Fatber Josepb Metzger

t * Thal bei Etding (Bavaria - Germany) G2-1894, Burghausen (Germany) lO-L-73,

78 years of age, 58 profession, 48 priesthood, 30 rector.

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He gained the affection of all he met because of his approachability

with young and old. He was a man of simple heat, humility and deep

piety, and was greatly attached to Don Bosco and the Congregation. His

optimism arrd atfabtlity made him a pleasant companion at all times.

Father Ferdinand De Meulenaere

f * C'and (East Flanders - Belgium) 25-L2-24, Lubumbashi (Z*e) l-2-7)' 48

years of age, 26 profession, 18 priesthood

A full-time missionary and a man of courage, method and meticulous

daily plaoning. His flock loved him as a zealous pastor; his heart went

out to the poor, the sick and the neglected: for him, uDa mihi animas"

was a sacred heritage indeed.

Father Cbailes Mindera

t * Vienna (Austria) 26;606, Mtinchen (Germany) 9-t-73, 66 vears of age, 48

profession, 40 priesthood.

He was a lecturer in history and art for forty years at Benediktbeuern

until his death. His scientific work on the old Benedictine monastery

founded it 917 is an outstanding document. Under his guidance extensive

restoration was carried out. He published a study of the origins of devotion

to Mary Help of Christians in Germany, and wrote other booklets to help

spread this devotion. He died as he had lived, a faithful servant, full of

trust in fu.

Father Loais Minson

f * Este (Padua - Italy) l3-3-t887, Sao Paulo (Brazil) 6L-71, 85 years of age,

62 profession, 5l priesthood, 9 tector.

An example to all, especially in his great love of the Congregation, his

tegularity in the confessional (where he was much in demand, especially

by the boys), his preaching, and his preparation of the first communicants.

Brotber Henry Monnier

t * Marseille (Fraoce) l&7-21, La Gau (Var - Fraoce) 19+71,51 years of age,

30 pofession.

A pleasant, cheerful, self-sacrificing character. In his work in the

Oratory, and as assistant and teacher, he was an able educator and loved

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by his boys for his kindness, cheeriness and dedication. He died of a

heart attack on Maundy Thursday morning. He has felt very weary the

evening before, but had barely mentioned the fact.

Fatber Dauid Morin

* fuabayona (Sqlamanca - Spain) 2-1L42, f Ronda (Malaea - Spain) )-9-72, 69

yeas of age, 5l profession, 40 priesthood

He was well known to the Spanish Salesians, having speut forty years

in the houses of formation. He was a livi.g example of the values of the

Gospel and the Salesian life: this is his heritage to us. He was completely

faithful to his religious profession; he possessed the simplicity of the

Gospel; he was a man of deep piety.

Father Joseph Noaoa

f * Raidz de Veiga (Orense - Spain) 11-9-1888, Utrera (Seville - Spun\\ 2-5-7),

84 yeam of age, 61 professioo, 52 priesthood, 6 rector.

A true Salesian of simplicity, austerity, hard urork and temperance,

with a great love of his boys; his was a simple piety; he Iived close to

God, constandy avare of his presence.

Fatber Maxirnus Palao

f * Yeda (Murcia - Spain) 25-9-05, Buriana (Castdlon - Spain) 147), 67 years

of age, 47 profession, 38 priesthood.

He spent all his priesdy life as a teacher. In his last years he worked

in the parishes of Mary Help of Chdstians at Valencia and Burtiana.

Brother Louis Pastori

t * Milao (Italy) 5-11-04, Como (ltaly) 29-672, 67 yearc of age, 48 profession.

He worked in various houses as head mechanic. He was an example

to all in his life of labour, teaching and piety according to the spirit of

Don Bosco.

Father Anthony Prieto

t x Bamrecopardo (Salamanca - Spain) 23-L0-07, Cordoba (Spain) 42-71,65 years

of. age,47 profession, 37 priesthood.

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A model of constant work, orderly and methodical. He was naturally

a deeply responsible man with extraordinary foresight and an eye for

detail; a confrBre of prayer and strict observance.

Father Rudolpb Ragucci

f * Bu6aos Aites (fugentiaa) 11-9-1887, Bemal (fugentina) 25+71,85 years of

age, 69 profession, 6l priesthood, 6 fector.

A master of the Castilian latgaoge, he was applauded by the severest

literary critics and was decorated by the Spanish Government with the

"Order of Queen Isabella". He was an exemplary Salesian and priest,

with a deep love for Don Bosco (who figured in many of his literary

works).

Brotber Jobn Ranzos

* \\llalaga (Spain) ,-+1r, t Rooda (Malaga - Spain) 5-5-72, 59 yeats of age,

17 profession.

He lost his sight when young. At the age of twentyone he came into

contact with the Salesians at Malaga and began to live as though he were

himself a Salesian, proffering his most welcome services as organist in

various houses. ln L954 he sought admission into the Sociery and was

accepted. His blindness did not ptevent him from living all facets of

com-unity life; and he found his way about without assistance. He won

the affection of all by his availability and usefulaess to others.

Fatber Edgar Rocba

t " Juis de Fora (Minas Gerais - Brazil) 1&12-1899, S.

7) yats of age,54 profession, 45 ptiesthood, 18 rector.

Paulo

(Brazil)

25-L-73,

He had Don Bosco's spirit of energetic creativity. Thousands of his

pupils were his close friends and vritnessed to his genuine vocation as

a Salesian educator. He worked in many houses in Brazil., and twentythree

years in Oakland, California, as parish priest for the Portuguese. Back in

Brazil he vas Delegate for the Past Pupils of San Paulo.

Father George Shalhub

* Beirut (kbanon) l0-L2-L88r, t PAS (Rome) 9+73, 90 years of age, 7L

profession, 64 priesthood.

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His mastery of languages and knowledge of the Arab situation in

Palestine enabled him to be of gteat help to the coogregation and the

Patriarchate

Montpellier

of Jerusalem

he used to

in the first years of his priisthood. Then at

good effect his talents as musician, teacher

and confessor. At the PAS the "Abuna' (fuabic for "venerabre father")

vas an institution for thirtyfive years. He is

founding of the Biblical Museum (with the

also remembered

encouragement of

for his

Father

Ricaldone). He made friends easily and was a wise and decisive counsellor.

The sufferings of his final illness prepared him well for his eternar reward.

Fatber Robert Tabacco

i,T*q (kaly) 7-6L8SZ, f Paterson, N,J. (USA) 2j-8-72, 80 years of age,

55 profession, 48 priesthood, 6 rcctor.

One of the oldest members of the Province and full of the history

of its eady times. He was always a hatd, worker and in the pioneerini

days used his skill as compositor and linotypist to aid the Provincial

publications. Most of his life was spenr as a parish priest, and he always

displayed gteat loyalty to the Holy Father and a t"nd". devotion to the

Blessed virgin. In his last yeam failing eye-sight somewhat hampered his

work but he was able to continue his apostolate of the confessional to the

local clergy. Alyays tJ:e optimist, even in his declining years, he kept a

warm and cheerful outlook on life and bore his handiiap with patience.

His funeral was a fitting tribute to a beloved confrbre and priesi.

Fatber Joshua Tbomas

t * Rossart (Belgium) L0-LL-7894, Dilbeek (Bdgrum) l}-l,-7i., 7g years of age,

57 profession, 49 priesthood, 3 rector.

A first-class Salesian with a powerful and attractive personality, he

guided thousands of boys during his forry years of teaching- at the imara

college. He was young among the young and gave .*..ll.nt and well-

considered counsel and

to speak to his young

guidance.

pupils in

He had the heat of

a simple and direct

a poet

manner

and

that

used

was

peculiarly his own. "I speak for the young; and for the old who have

young hearts", he used say.

Fatber Ernest Tomba

I p*rolofedssgioon,(V4ic4enpzraies-thItoaoldy,)

L-34),

19 rector.

Verona

(Italy)

8-7-72,

years

of.

age, 5)

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and

Most of his Salesian life was spent at Don Bosco, Verona, as

rector. Those who knew Father Tomba could not but hold

teacher

hitr in

affectionate esteem; he was fu]I of memofies, anecdotes and various hap-

penings. His pupils recall him as a Salesian who loved Don Bosco vhom

ir. rJo--.odea to all for wisdom and guidance in the 6ials of life.

Brotber John-Baptist Valentinotti

f * S. Giacomo (Trent - Iaty) 7-1L-02, Mother House, Turin, t)'2-73, 70 yeats

of ugr, 36 profession.

and

He worked on the

continued farming

land

as a

for thirty

Salesian,

years

u grr

before Don Bosco called him,

t believer in labour enriched

p'hrealyieedr.

Later at Pi,ossasco, at Bagnolo and_ at

in the infirmary, always t-reating the

the Mother House, Turin,

confrBres with open heart

and serene smile, even during the frequent bouts of the illness that af'

flicted him.

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2° Elenco 1973

COGNOME E NOME

LUOGO DI NASCITA DATA DI NASC. E MORTE ETA

ISP.

50 Sac. AYUSO Leandro

Bernuy Zap. (E)

27.2.1893

51 Sac. BERNARDINIS Giacomo Caporiacco (I)

22.8.1908

52 Sac. BERNASCONI Arnoldo Montevideo (U)

25.10.1884

53 Sac. BRASESCO Giovanni L. Flores (RA)

8.4.1896

54 Coad. BRYSON Carlo

Philadelphia (USA) 15.8.1928

55 Sac. CARAMASCHI Umberto Polesine Pol (I)

19.9.1882

56 Sac. CATTAN Pietro

Betlemme (IL)

17.12.1906

57 Sac. CEWRIA Giovanni

Casorzo Monf. (I) 12.5.1904

58 Coad. CHESINI Marcellino Breonio (I)

27.5.1878

59 Sac. CHIARI Mariano

Secchiano (I)

7.9.1882

60 Sac. DEN DIJCK van L.

Bourg-Leopold (B) 22.10.1894

61 Ch. FONSECA Giuseppe A. S. Marta de Penag. (P) 28.3.1950

62 Coad. FONTANA Silvio

Somma Lombardo (I) 8.1.1903

63 Coad. FRATTALI Nazareno Belforte (I)

31.3.1895

64 Sac. GUARISCO Vito

Burgio (I)

9.1.1885

65 Sac. GUEVARA Elladio

Coachi (CO)

6.8.1900

66 Sac. JOHNSON Federico

Chicago (USA)

23.4.1900

67 Sac. KOZIK Ignazio

Lowell (USA)

17.2.1905

68 Sac. KUSZTYB Stanislao

Czudec (PL)

5.5.1907

69 Sac. MAGUEUR Giovanni Ploudalmezean (F) 20.8.1915

70 Sac. McCABE Francesco

Darlington (GB)

14.1.1899

71 Sac. METZGER Giuseppe Thal bei Erding (D) 6.2.1894

72 Sac. MEULENAERE de Ferd. Gand (B)

25.12.1924

73 Sac. MINDERA Carlo

Vienna (A)

26.6.1906

74 Sac. MINSON Luigi

Este (I)

13.3.1887

75 Coad. MONNIER Enrico

Marseille (F)

18.7.1921

76 Sac. MORAN Davide

Arabayona (E)

2.11.1902

77 Sac. NOVOA Giuseppe

Rairiz de Veiga (E) 11.9.1888

78 Sac. PALAO Massimo

Yecla (E)

25.9.1905

24.4.1973 80 Salamanca (E)

13.1.1973 64 S. Dona di P. (I)

18.11.1972 88 Montevideo (U)

15.2.1973 76 San Justo (RA)

12.8.1972 44 Boston (USA)

12.4.1973 90 Ancona (I)

24.4.1973 66 Nazareth (IL)

22.11.1972 68 Tampa (USA)

12.3.1973 94 General Pico (RA) LP

27.3.1973 90 Frascati (I)

16.5.1973 78 Lubumbashi (RCB)

17.3.1973 23 Oporto (P)

6.8.1972 69 Fossano (I)

15.5.1973 78 Roma

10.4.1973 88 Palermo (I)

12.5.1973 72 Agua de Dios (CO) Bg

9.7.1972 72 Newton (USA)

18.4.1972 67 New Rochelle (USA) NR

19.5.1973 66 Bernal (RA)

20.1.1973 57 Giel-Putanges (F)

31.3.1973 74 Beckford (GB)

10.1.1973 78 Burghausen (D)

Mii

1.2.1973 48 Lubumbashi (RCB)

9.1.1973 66 Miinchen (D)

Mii

6.1.1973 85 Sao Paulo (BR)

19.4.1973 51 La Crau (F)

3.9.1972 69 Ronda (E)

2.5.1973 84 Utrera (E)

1.4.1973 67 Burriana (E)

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79 Coad. PASTOR! Luigi

Milano (I)

5.11.1904

80 Sac. PRIETO Antonio

Barruecopardo (E) 23.10.1907

81 Sac. RAGUCCI Rodolfo

Buenos Aires (RA) 13.9.1887

82 Coad. RAMOS Giovanni

Malaga (E)

3.4.1913

· 83 Sac. ROCHA Edgar

Juiz de Fora (BR) 18.12.1899

84 Sac. SHALHUB Giorgio

Beirut (Libano)

10.12.1883

85 Sac. TABACCO Roberto

Torino (I)

7.6.1892

86 Sac. THOMAS Giosue

Rossart (B)

10.11.1894

87 Sac. TOMBA Ernesto

Lonigo (I)

1.3.1903

88 Coad. VALENTINOTII G. B. San Giacomo (TN-I) 3.11.1902

29.6.1972 67 Como (I)

4.2.1973 65 Cordoba (E)

25.4.1973 85 Bernal (RA)

55.1972 59 Ronda (E)

25.1.1973 73 Sao Paulo (BR)

9.4.1973 89 Roma (I)

PAS

23.8.1972 80 Paterson (USA)

105.1973 78 Dilbeek (B)

23.7.1972 69 Verona (I)

13.2.1973 70 Torino (Casa Madre) Cn

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