austraLasia 1043
New Formation Community and Study Center in Jerusalem
Fr. Francesco Cereda, SDB
General Councilor for Formation
On October 29, 2004, in the presence of the academic, religious and civil authorities, the new site of the Salesian Theological Institute, formerly situated in Cremisan, was inaugurated. Since September, the Formation Community and the Study Center has been in Jerusalem in the “Ratisbonne” building located in the new area of the city.
In September 2005, the language of the Salesian Theological Institute in Jerusalem will be English. Thus, new students for 2005 - 2006 will need to know the language well from the beginning. The library is also being equipped with this new arrangement in mind. Italian will not be neglected, since it is necessary for knowledge of Salesian sources and for the life of the Congregation.
The Salesian Theological Institute of Saints Peter and Paul is to be developed as an international body. The possibility of sending students is offered to all the Provinces of the eight Regions of the Congregation. The first element of its international nature, in fact, is provided by the presence of students coming from all over the world. I invite all to take advantage of this formation opportunity, which reflects the wishes of the Rector Major and the General Council.
The Rector will be Fr. Francis Preston, who has completed his term of office as Provincial of Great Britain. Fr Francis Gustilo, who is now finishing as Provincial in Manila, will also form part of the teaching staff. The composition of the rest of the team is in the process of being completed. The Center of Studies will continue its affiliation to, and collaboration with, our Salesian Pontifical University (UPS).
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New Formation Community and Study Center in Jerusalem
Fr. Francesco Cereda, SDB
General Councilor for Formation
On October 29, 2004, in the presence of the academic, religious and civil authorities, the new site of the Salesian Theological Institute, formerly situated in Cremisan, was inaugurated. Since September, the Formation Community and the Study Center has been in Jerusalem in the “Ratisbonne” building located in the new area of the city.
In September 2005, the language of the Salesian Theological Institute in Jerusalem will be English. Thus, new students for 2005 - 2006 will need to know the language well from the beginning. The library is also being equipped with this new arrangement in mind. Italian will not be neglected, since it is necessary for knowledge of Salesian sources and for the life of the Congregation.
The Salesian Theological Institute of Saints Peter and Paul is to be developed as an international body. The possibility of sending students is offered to all the Provinces of the eight Regions of the Congregation. The first element of its international nature, in fact, is provided by the presence of students coming from all over the world. I invite all to take advantage of this formation opportunity, which reflects the wishes of the Rector Major and the General Council.
The Rector will be Fr. Francis Preston, who has completed his term of office as Provincial of Great Britain. Fr Francis Gustilo, who is now finishing as Provincial in Manila, will also form part of the teaching staff. The composition of the rest of the team is in the process of being completed. The Center of Studies will continue its affiliation to, and collaboration with, our Salesian Pontifical University (UPS).
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