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| RMG – The message of the Rector Major to the Salesians of Haiti |
“Just as in a family everyone gathers around a sick child, so, moved by great “‘com-passion’ we want to share the burden of this extraordinary emergency and help in a very practical way this small Vice Province so sorely tried.”
Recalling how for Salesians the greatest loss has been that of the lives of so many young people, youngsters and children as well as three confreres, Fr Chávez gives an account of the state of the Salesian houses.
“Our Confreres in Haiti have been sorely tried but without doubt they are turning to us. They are asking for help and support so that Don Bosco may be able to continue his work in this country and may give them a sign of hope as they continue along their path as Salesians. For days they have been living out in the open with thousands of other people.”
The Rector Major expresses deep admiration for the Province of Santo Domingo which “has been a “good neighbour” and quickly sent food and first aid” and for the fact that the “poorest Provinces (of Africa, Asia and America) were those which have responded most promptly and spontaneously.”
“In the name of Don Bosco,” Fr Chávez concludes, “I can assure you that the Lord will bless this act of charity of yours.” Through the Offices of the Direzione Generale Don Bosco in Rome, Salesians are invited to contribute to the relief work and to the reconstruction of the centres in Haiti: “Be generous therefore, even at the cost of having to “delay” some of your own particular projects!”
The text in Italian and English of the Rector Major`s appeal
Benefactors who want to make a contribution can use the Bank Account opened by the New Rochelle Missions Office:
Citibank, 238 North Ave.
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Account Number: 9959015692
Swift Number: CITIUS33
ABA Number: 021000089
Published 19/01/2010
