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The Bosco-Gastaldi Conflict (1872-82) – Part 1

The Bosco Gastaldi Conflict (1872 82) Part I

by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: General Introduction Nature and Serious Character of the Conflict Length and Complexity of the Conflict Method Employed in the Present Study SECTION ONE: LAWRENCE GASTALDI-A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Introduction Lawrence Gastaldi’s Early Life to His Appointment as Bishop of Saluzzo (1815-1867) Family, Education, and Priesthood Rosmini’s Institute of Charity and […]

The “Salesianity” that wins all Hearts

The Salesianity That Wins All Hearts

by Jack Ayers, SDB Subjects: Salesianity-an Overview Early Signs of Salesianity in John’s Life Seminary Days at Chieri The Convitto At the Rifugio Early Salesian Signs At Work

The Convitto Ecclesiastico – “Where One Learnt to be a Priest”

The Convitto Ecclesiastico: Where One Learnt to Be a Priest

by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introduction Historical Context: Trends in Theology and Ecclesiology The Jesuits and Their Activity The ‘Amicizie’ The Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary Projects for the Convitto The Convitto Established at St. Francis of Assisi Life and Spirit at the Convitto The Convitto’s Holy Patrons The Preamble: “Reasons” Chapter […]