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Fr. Fabio Attard is Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, also known as Fabio Attard and Fr. Fabio Attard SDB.
Early life and education
[edit]Born on March 23, 1959, in Gozo Malta, Fr. Attard began his religious journey at the Major Seminary of Gozo. He later entered the Salesian aspirantate at Savio College in Dingli, Malta, before preparing for the Novitiate in Dublin. He made his religious profession as a Salesians of Don Bosco on September 8, 1980, in Maynooth, Ireland. He earned a degree in theology from the Salesian Pontifical University and a Licentiate (degree) in Moral theology from the Alphonsian Academy in Rome. He was ordained as a Priest on July 4, 1987.
Ministry and academic contributions
[edit]Fr. Attard's early ministry included assisting in establishing the Salesian presence in Tunisia from 1988 to 1991. Upon returning to Malta, he served as Rector of St. Patrick's Salesian School and the Salesian Oratory in Sliema from 1993 to 1996. In 1999, he completed his doctoral research on conscience within the Anglican sermons of John Henry Newman at the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology. He subsequently joined the faculty of the Pontifical Salesian University and co-directed doctoral theses at the Alphonsian Academy.
Leadership roles
[edit]In 2005, Fr. Attard founded and became the rector of the Institute of Pastoral Formation in Malta. His global leadership role expanded in 2008 when he was elected as the General Councilor for Youth Ministry during the 26th General Chapter, a position he held for 12 years after being re-elected in 2014. During his tenure as General Councilor, he published the Salesian Youth Ministry Framework (2013), organized the International Congress on Youth Ministry and the Family in Madrid (2017), coordinated initiatives addressing marginalization, poverty, and migration, strengthened missionary volunteer programs, and consolidated technical and vocational education through programs like Don Bosco Tech Africa and Don Bosco Tech ASEAN.
Vatican appointment
[edit]In 2018, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Attard as a consultant to the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life, responsible for Youth Ministry. He also participated in the Synod on Young People that same year.
Rector Major
[edit]Fr. Attard's election as Rector Major took place during the 29th General Chapter of the Salesians in Turin, Italy, where 220 provincials and delegates participated. Notably, he was elected outside of the General Chapter and was informed of his election by telephone. Upon accepting the role, he expressed his gratitude and commitment to leading the Salesian Family with faith and dedication. The Malta Independent
As Rector Major, Fr. Attard leads a community of 13,750 consecrated members across 92 provinces in 136 nations. His leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to youth ministry, education, and the holistic development of young people, particularly those who are poor, marginalized, or at risk.salesianbulletin.org+4Times of Malta+4Wikipedia+4
Fr. Attard's election and leadership signify a new chapter for the Salesian Congregation, emphasizing the importance of synodality, ongoing formation, and the active involvement of laypeople in the Salesian mission.