The Salesians of Don Bosco UK
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Salesian Province of Great Britain, a site incorporating the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) and the various groups within the Salesian Family. My hope is that this site will become the first port of call, not simply for Salesian news, but for those who are interested in deepening their personal spirituality and knowledge of Don Bosco.
Two hundred years after his birth, his mission to encourage his Salesians to be young with the young, and to form them as good Christians and honest citizens, able to contribute to the building up of the Church and of society, is as relevant as it ever has been.
Fr Gerry Briody SDB, Provincial
Volunteering
Volunteer in a Salesian project working with children and young people at home or overseas.
Vocations
"I know the plans I have for you ... plans to give you hope and a future". Jer 29:11. Where are you being called?
What we do
Learn more about our schools, parishes, religious communities and youth ministry.
Support our work
Could you help? We would be grateful for your prayers, your time, or a donation to help our projects develop.
Latest News
Read the latest news from our Salesian province below, or click here to visit our news page
Thornleigh Students made 'Send My Friend' champions
We are so delighted that two of our students Thornleigh Salesian College have been...
Posted: 15th March 2024
Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Lent (Year B)
Today we meet the interesting character, Nicodemus; he is only mentioned in John's...
Posted: 8th March 2024
Salesian Forum 2024
Every two years, the Salesians hold a forum for all members of the Salesian Family....
Posted: 8th March 2024
Latest Resources
Salesian Missions Cagliero11 Newsletter - March
Each month, the Salesians Missions team, share their Missionary Prayer Intention, and Cagliero11 Newsletter.
For March, we are asked to pray for the young...
World Salesian Past Pupils Association Newsletter
The January 2024 edition of the World Salesian Past Pupils Association Newsletter
Justice and Peace Newsletter - Arundel and Brighton Justice and Peace Assembly 2024
Recently, Fr Marco Villani SDB attended the Justice and Peace Assembly in the Arundel & Brighton diocese.
Here Fr Marco's summary of the event.
What's On
24th March 2024
Feast of St Oscar Romero
March 24, is the feast day of St Oscar Romero.
St Oscar Romero was the Archbishop of San... Read More »
Who is St John Bosco
St John Bosco is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to the service of abandoned young people. Over 150 years ago he challenged the way young people were treated in the desperate poverty that existed at that time in the city of Turin, Italy.
John Bosco created an order in the Catholic Church, called the Salesians. They were founded in the poverty of a city we consider to be one of the most prosperous in the world today.
Light a Candle
Light your candle and leave us your prayer requests in detail, or with just a name.
Don Bosco Publications
Don Bosco Publications is a small publishing house operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco UK. Our growing catalogue includes books on Salesian spirituality, biographies of saints, prayer books, handbooks for chaplains and teachers, Gospel commentaries, and a range of books for children. We also stock religious medals, keyrings and prayer cards.
We publish Don Bosco Today, a free magazine issued three times a year to subscribers, and available to read on our website.
Don Bosco speaks to:
Parents
Give timely advice. A fatherly word in private is worth much more than reproach.
Teachers
Sweeten correction with comfort. Correction at times brings about anxiety and fear. A word of comfort can easily offset this. A person who forgets and helps the culprit to forget is a true educator.
Young People
It is a mistake to skirt difficulties or to skip what you don't understand and go on to something else. Tackle the obstacle until you have overcome it.
Priests
You must behave so as to edify all who see you; you must try to help others not only by advice but mostly by example.