In the 19th century, the society of Jesus played an important role in the progress of evangelism in Madagascar. The most memorable names of the French Jesuit missionaries were Frs. Dalmond, Jouen, Cazet, Finaz. In spite of the difficulties encountered by the conflicts between the British and the French, the competition between Catholicism and Protestantism which was the religion of the State at the time, the number of Catholic Christians did not stop growing thanks to the efforts of Jesuit and Lasallian missionaries who were illuminated by the Holy Spirit. Program on the history of the Catholic Church in Madagascar, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison, Rector of the Theologate, Faliarivo-Antananarivo.
Madagascar is currently one of the countries in the world that practices excessive deforestation. If no measures are taken to manage it, the Big Island will have no natural forests left in 2050. This will jeopardize the development of agriculture. Reforestation is unavoidable. The Programme de Lutte Antiérosive V or PLAE V responds to the Malagasy State's vision of reforestation of 40,000 Ha per year until 2023.
The Pope's message in this time of grace, this Lent 2020, focused on the mystery of Christ's passion and resurrection in glory. This mystery is considered to be the foundation of the Christian life. A message entitled: "We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God" (2Cor 5,20)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 — The imposition of the ashes — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 6, 1-6. 16-32— Today, do not shut your heart, but listen to the voice of Lord.
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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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