Tag: Rector Major
Message of the Rector Major on the situation in Venezuela
(ANS – Rome) – Faced with the delicate situation in Venezuela, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, in a statement sent from Kenya, expresses his support for the Salesians in Venezuela and the Venezuelan people. In a fraternal message he says, “You are not alone. We, in the different parts of the Salesian world, are worried
Pietro Grassi, President of Italian Senate opens the academic year and Rector Major receives Mediterranean Prize
ANS – Rome) – Yesterday, 19 October, marked the inauguration of the Academic Year 2016-17 at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome. Proceedings commenced at 9.30 a.m. with a Eucharistic celebration at which Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians and Grand Chancellor of the UPS, presided. In his homily he called on students, faculty and staff of the
Russia – The Rector Major celebrates 25 years of Salesian presence in Moscow
(ANS – Moscow) – On the weekend just ended, 7 to 9 October, the Salesian community in Moscow celebrated the 25th anniversary of their presence and service to young people. The Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, visited the Russian capital to join in the celebrations. Taking part with him in the various events were Archbishop Paolo