All of the training content prepares a young person for the profession of pastor. There are four pillars of priestly training: spiritual, intellectual, human and pastoral. None of these can be underestimated as they constitute pastoralism according to the Church. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee,
and the mother of Jesus was there.
Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
When the wine ran short,
the mother of Jesus said to him,
"They have no wine."
And Jesus said to her,
"Woman, how does your concern affect me?
My hour has not yet come."
His mother said to the servers,
"Do whatever he tells you."
Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings,
each holding twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus told them,
"Fill the jars with water."
So they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them,
"Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter."
So they took it.
And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine,
without knowing where it came from
— although the servers who had drawn the water knew —,
the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him,
"Everyone serves good wine first,
and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one;
but you have kept the good wine until now."
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee
and so revealed his glory,
and his disciples began to believe in him.

The priestly trainees are trained for three years, studying philosophy at the major seminary, where they study the mental system of people according to the times. After that, the trainee is called to begin pastoral ministry, for two years, carrying out the “regency”. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Father Abdon Rafidison.

The preparation of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops comprises three main phases: the consultation of the People of God in the particular Churches in order to have a synthesis for the Episcopal Conference, the consultation of the Bishops at the continental level, as well as the Synod of bishops in Rome. Explanation by Miss Miora Rakotonirainy, National Coordination Team of the Synod.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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