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Together towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (Info ANS) — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:20:14 +1000

Devotion to Mary Help of Christians is a fundamental element in the life and work of Don Bosco, which became part of him in a gradual manner and with ever-increasing consciousness as the years went by. Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni is the Postulator General of the causes of saints of the Salesian Family and Spiritual Animator of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA). On the vigil of the Novena to Mary, Help of Christians, he reminds us of the meaning of this devotion, so dear to Don Bosco.

WAYS Fund Raising

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (Fr. W. Matthews SDB) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:30:09 +1000

The West Australian Young Salesians, the WAYS, is celebrating 25th Anniversary on this coming summer.

The WAYS is a dynamic group of young people from Perth who regularly run summer camps every year, and various activities during each year in the spirit of Don Bosco.

The WAYS is pleased to be selling the Entertainment™ Book as a fundraiser. Money raised goes towards sponsoring kids to come on camp.

Books are now availble for pick up from Mirrabooka and West Perth.

Mother General visits the sisters in Melbourne

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (Fr. W. Matthews SDB) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:17:38 +1000

The Salesian sisters celebrated the feast of their co-founder, St. Maria Domenica Mazzarello, on Sunday 13th May at St Jude the Apostle church in Scoresby, Victoria. The Mass was presided by Fr. John Prest SDB, and concelebrated by Fr. Pasileo Tavaga SDB, Fr. Will Matthews SDB and Fr. Joseph Danh Truong the assistant priest of the parish.

All Salesian sisters from Australia, Samoa, American Samoa and Solomon Islands are having a chapter meeting at their convent in Scoresby. The Regional leader of the Salesian sisters, Sr Kathleen Taylor, is currently in Melbourne for a canonical visitation and to be with the sisters for the chapter.

Pope: Catholic education part of New Evangelization

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (the Vatican News) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:32:36 +1000

Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday, 5th May, spoke about the importance of Catholic education when addressing a group of United States bishops in Rome on their ad limina visit. Calling Catholic schools "an essential resource for the new evangelization," the Holy Father urged that a Catholic education be within the reach of all families, whatever their financial status. Turning his attention to higher education, Pope Benedict said colleges and universities "need to reaffirm their distinctive identity in fidelity to their founding ideals and the Church's mission in service of the Gospel."

ACBC New President

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (ACBC) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:27:17 +1000

Archbishop Denis Hart, Metropolitan Archbishop of Melbourne has been elected as the President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at the Australian Bishops Plenary today in Sydney.

Archbishop Hart will take over after this meeting from Archbishop Philip Wilson who has held the post for the past six years.

Archbishop Hart is delighted to have been chosen to serve the Church in Australia in this way.

A Dominic Teacher Awarded

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (B. Gilligan) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:19:16 +1000

On the evening of April 21, at the Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards Presentation Dinner, Miss Kate Longey was presented as a Finalist in the UTAS Faculty of Education Teaching Excellence Award. Kate was one of three finalists from approximately 100 nominees.

These awards recognise remarkable young Tasmanians across a diverse range of categories, from Environment Entrepreneurship, Trade and Enterprise Achievement, Science and Technology, Teaching, Community Service and Sport, to Leadership and Innovation.

Bosco Community Feast Day

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (Damian Carlton) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:13:08 +1000

St. John Bosco College in Engadine, NSW, celebrated their Salesian community day at the College on Thursday 3rd May. The day began with the annual Founder's Day Mass which was concelebrated by Fr Peter Carroll and Fr Marc Barry. This was then followed by a gala day where all students and staff participated in a fun-run/walk and a variety of activities that raised monies for Salesian charities.

The Samoa Immersion 2012

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (Jess Quinn) — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:53:31 +1000

The energy and enthusiasm of the Samoa Immersion group for 2012 was on display as the group gathered for a weekend in April. The formation weekend gave the group an opportunity to meet one another and begin to develop relationships with their travelling peers, who will be will be heading to Samoa in the middle of this year. Each member of the group walked away from the weekend with a huge smile on their face and a very special connection with an incredible group of people.

Vatican Ordination on Vocation Sunday

wmatthews@salesians.org.au (the Vatican News) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:12:22 +1000

Pope Benedict: The Good Shepherd gives his life for his sheep

It was day to remember for 9 deacons who were ordained on this World Day of Prayer for Religious Vocations by Pope Benedict XVI in St Peter's Basilica. Eight of the deacons were from the diocese of Rome, one a former pilot, another a chemistry graduate. Also ordained on Sunday was a deacon from Vietnam who had previously been a lawyer.

Speaking to the congregation on Sunday which included the family and friends of the new priests, the Holy Father said, the Priest like the Shepherd is called to lead the faithful entrusted to him to true life, "a life in abundance."