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“COP28”: the Youth Ministry Sector and DBI invite you to pray for COP28 and the Pope
Today, Thursday 30 November, the “COP28” (28th Conference of the Parties) begins in Dubai, in the UAE, which will last until 12 December: an important climate conference attended by representatives from over 190 countries of the world and 200 private companies and civil society organisations. For the occasion, the Sector for Youth Ministry of the Salesian Congregation and “Don Bosco
Belgium – The potential of international and EU advocacy in implementing institutional and civil society networks at the national level
From the 30th October until the 3rd November, Ms. Elma Mireya Ardila Duarte – Coordinator of the Institutional Relations Office and Employment Bureau (Salesian Province of Bogotà), and Br. Juan Carlos Echavarría Zúñiga – Coordinator of the Human Rights Committee (Salesian Province of Medellin) were welcomed in Brussels by Don Bosco International (DBI), the body that represents the Salesian Congregation
Belgium – European institutions open their doors to the “Canillitas” Documentary and its protagonists
Two days in Brussels, with a full agenda of meetings and presentations organised by Don Bosco International (DBI), brought the documentary “Canillitas” and its protagonists to the heart of the European institutions. The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, the Commission of the Episcopal Conferences of the European Union (EU), the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Embassy of the
ELSiA | Launch of the “Living Laudato Si’ survey”, by “European Laudato Si’ Alliance”
Don Bosco International and the Youth Ministry Sector of the Salesian congregation support the launch of the Living Laudato Si’ survey, the first initiative designed by ELSiA to gain an understanding of Pope Francis’ encyclical-inspired initiatives implemented across Europe. After completing the pilot phase in Ireland, the survey was launched at the beginning of September in Portugal, France, Scotland, England and Wales, Luxembourg, Belgium,
Colombia – Province of Colombia-Bogota hosts formation course in advocacy and human rights
The Salesian St Peter Claver Province of Colombia-Bogota hosted the first formation course in Advocacy and Human Rights, with the aim of learning about advocacy strategies in the light of the human rights-based approach and starting from the work that is carried out in the scenarios and areas in which the Salesians operate. During the course, the advocacy methodologies used internationally by
An institutional dialogue on “The role of Religion in the social economic crisis in Lebanon and the Middle East”
On 29 March, we attended an event on “The role of Religion in the social economic crisis in Lebanon and the Middle East”, organised by the European People’s Party (EPP) Working Group ‘Intercultural and Religious Dialogue’ at the European Parliament. During the interesting interventions, it was highlighted how Lebanon represented in the past a model of interreligious coexistence, based on balance, peace, and communities’ dialogue.
G.E.B. of Don Bosco Youth-Net (DBYN) in Malta
Between 9 and 12 March 2023, DBI was invited to attend the meeting of the General Executive Body of DBYN in Malta. Thirteen representatives from as many countries attended the meeting, which was hosted by the Maltese member organisation SPYS (Salesian Pastoral Youth Service). A fruitful experience to exchange best practices and updates among Salesian Youth organisations. During these days,
The Councillor for Youth Ministry met the Apostolic Nuncio to the EU and the European Catholic organisations in Brussels
On 14 February 2023, Fr. Miguel Angel García Morcuende, General Councillor for Youth Ministry and President of Don Bosco International (DBI), visited Brussels, where he met the Most Reverend Noel Treanor, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. During the meeting, Fr. García Morcuende had the opportunity to talk about the commitment of the Salesians of Don Bosco to vulnerable children
From malaise to rebirth
Research launched by Caritas Europa and Don Bosco International on the social and professional future of young people in post-Covid Europe On 31 January, Don Bosco International[1] and Caritas Europa[2] launched their new report “From malaise to rebirth” in the realm of Don Bosco’s feast, which was celebrated in Brussels at the Chapel for Europe. The launch event was characterised by a constructive
Fr. Mendes: “The seed of good is stronger than the virus of war”
“The seed of good is stronger than the virus of war,” said Fr. Gildasio Mendes, General Councilor for Social Communication, during his meeting with European Institutions on the occasion of the Feast of Don Bosco yesterday, January 31, in Brussels. During his institutional visit to Brussels, Fr. Mendes met with several representatives of the European Institutions, including Ambassador Nicola Bellomo,