The Rector Major of the Salesians has appointed Fr. Gregorio Bicomong Jr as Provincial of PGS from 2020-2026. Fr. Greg was born on October 19, 1962 in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He made his first religious profession in Canlubang on April 1, 1981. From 1987-1990 he made his theological studies at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome followed by licentiate in Church history at the Pontifical Gregorian University. For many years he was Provincial Economer of FIN Province. At present he is Rector and Parish Priest of St. John Bosco Parish, Makati, Philippines. Now the Rector Major, with the consent of…
May 5, 2020 – The Salesians spearheaded the prompt response with the other members of the Salesian Family all over the world to help the communities affected by Covid-19. Many people of goodwill responded with small donations, but the number of such donors was large. Hence, a lot of charitable services was extended to many affected communities.”
Spreading Awareness on Covid 19 The Salesians of Don Bosco in Papua New Guinea and in the Solomon Islands continue their work in spreading awareness to prevent the spread of Covid19 virus in both countries. Last March they have produced a video inviting people to protect themselves from the virus. Now they have prepared 11 flyers covering all aspects of Covid-19. In times of crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic, along with the necessary rules and regulations, raising social awareness among all citizens is a must to reduce or prevent the outbreak of Covid19 in PNG ad SI. Raising social awareness is an indispensable…
April 21, 2020 – Due to the current Covid19 pandemic and its consequences on movement and gathering of people, Pope Francis decided to push back World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal to August 2023
April 1, 2020 – During this Coronavirus pandemic Salesians in different countries worldover have launched awareness campaigns to prevent the spread of the virus. The PGS Vice Province has launched a video inviting everyone to take seriously the tips to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands https://www.facebook.com/DBPGS/videos/1250911925107927/
DBTS Feast of St. Joseph and Induction of Youth Groups
Writen by Ms. Elain Magei, 19 March 20, 2020 DBTS CELEBRATES THE SOLEMINTY TO SAINT JOESPH AND THE INDUCTION OF SALESIAN YOUTH GROUPS The day began with the line formation of new members of the youth groups to move into the DBTS gym for the induction after the assembly at Don Bosco Technical School. By the time everyone got in the gym, Mr Eddie Kantomu led the singing practice before the Mass began. The mass began at 8:30 with the introduction read out by Mr Matthew Timbalu emphasizing the meaning of name of St. JOESPH, taken as an acronym: J-ust…
March 13, 2020, Valdocco, Turin, Italy – The members of the 28th General Chapter elected Fr Joseph Nguyen Thinh Phuoc SDB as General Councilor for East Asia and Oceania. Fr. Joseph is from Vietnam and has a long experience in formation. At the time of his election he was a member of the Missions Sector in Rome. We welcome Fr. Joseph and look forward to his visit to our Vice Province.
March 12, 2019 – Valdocco, Turin, Italy – The 28th General Chapter of the Salesians elected Fr. Alfred Maravilla, Provincial of the Vice Province of Blessed Philip Rinaldi, as General Councillor for the Missions. We assure him our prayers for his new ministry!