The month of September is set aside to mark the existence of Alzheimer's disease, but September 21st is the world day to mark and raise awareness of this disease. Alzheimer's disease is a disease that progressively and irreversibly destroys neurons, vital brain cells. 1906 Dr Alois Alzheimer, a German neurologist and psychiatrist, was the first to describe it, performing brain autopsies. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: memory loss which may be of speech, face, style or daily activities, as well as personality and behavior changes...

 

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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