Reminiscences of Rome

On March 3, 1867, after his arrival from Rome, Don Bosco held the annual Salesian Conference after the Church services. During the conference, each representative gave his report about the houses where they were assigned. Don Bosco spoke about the Oratory and about his beautiful journey to Rome. He also shared his dreams about the canonical approval of the Society and his plans in building a Salesian house in Rome. Through Don Bosco, the Salesians received spiritual favors for all the residents of the Oratory and the schools at Lanzo and Mirabello. BM 61

Keep in mind that Don Bosco’s arrival was well approved. He never forgot his business at the Oratory and in the Society, so much so that he called for this meeting as soon as he arrived. Never take breaks nor long vacations and say “I’m tired!” let Don Bosco be your example.

Article 44: The mission is given to the community “The apostolic mandate which the Church entrusts to us is taken up and put into effect in the first place by the provincial and local communities. The members have complementary functions and each one of their tasks is important. They are aware that pastoral objectives are achieved though unity and joint brotherly responsibility...”