Beekeeping plays a key role in the rural economy. According to 2012 statistics, Madagascar has 10,300 beekeepers and around 100,000 hives. Production for export fluctuates widely in Madagascar.

The relationship between husband and wife plays an important role in the family. It is a guarantee that harmonizes and develops family life. The health of the family also depends mainly on contraception, respecting the law of nature. Broadcast "miaina - mitia" on Radio Don Bosco, in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe Malgache.

Abortion has consequences that directly affect the pregnant person who has aborted the child; the woman may no longer be able to give birth after this forced abortion, which may result in the mother's death. According to the statistics recorded at Befelatanana hospital, many women have died as a result of an abortion. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 22, 2024 — Friday, Fifth Week of Lent — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 10: 31-42)

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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