From April 5 to 13 we lived a special Holy Week, not like the others. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, every celebration, from Palm Sunday to Easter, was held at home, in our community chapel.

Since the Coronavirus pandemic first appeared in Madagascar, containment measures have been taken virtually throughout the country.

In recent years, it has become a tradition for Catholic schools to organize a recollection for their students. Last March 19, the Don Bosco Ivato Oratorio School organized a spiritual retreat for its students.

A conference on Bishop Xavier Thoyer and the foundation of a local church in Fianarantsoa (1937- 1962) with the intervention of Fr. Charles Raymond Ratongavao.

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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