On 5th August 1872, the first fifteen Salesian Sisters were clothed in their religous garments, and eleven of them (including St Mary Mazzarello) made their first professions. Don Bosco and the Bishop of Acqui were present on this joyful occasion at Mornese, Italy. Mother Mazzarello, who had worked with Don Bosco to establish the new society, was elected as their first superior on the same day. 
On 2nd August, we celebrate Blessed Augustus Czartoryski. Born a prince in Paris on this day in 1858, where his family lived in exile from Poland, he felt God's call to a simpler life, and against the wishes of his family, became a Salesian priest.
This week, our schools and communities in Bootle and Bolton said farewell to Brs Lucas and Robert - young Salesians who have spent this year in school chaplaincy - as they return to Poland to continue their formation.
Photo: Mass at Savio Salesian College to say goodbye to Br Lucas; Br Robert with Bishop John, and altar servers from Thornleigh.
A group from Great Britain’s Salesian Youth Ministry visited Lebanon recently, where they took part in summer camps for refugee children and had the opportunity to share experience with their counterparts from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. Photo above: Sr Gill McCambridge
Following on from the previous successful Reunions we invite Old Boys from all years and their friends and families to book for the Shrigley Old Boys Reunion 2019 on 06 – 08 September
After several requests, some changes have been made. This coming year, Shrigley Hall Hotel will be the main venue for the weekend, with Savio House for Sunday Mass, which will be celebrated in the main hall so it is accessible for anyone using a wheelchair.
Reduced room rates have been booked at Shrigley Hall, and the Church House Inn in Bollington, has been approached as an alternative - BUT - these prices can't be held for much longer - so please book ASAP!
On June 26th, Ms Barnsley (History) and Fr Marco (Chaplaincy / RE) took nine pupils ranging in age from Year 8-10 on the annual Diocesan Secondary School Good Samaritan Pilgrimage to Arundel. Our trip by school minibus lasted the best part of an hour and a half, however, having departed at half past eight, we made it in good time to meet the other pilgrims.
On Sunday 21 July, the Catholic community in Battersea will celebrate 150 years of Catholic worship in the Battersea Park area, with a special Mass on Sunday 21st July, and a new website for the parish.
Chaplain Fr Marco Villani writes about Salesian School's GCSE Design Technology and Art Exhibition this year
On Thursday July 4th 2019, the Art and Technology Departments at Salesian School Chertsey hosted an exhibition of GCSE and A-level work in the St. Patrick’s Exam Hall at Guildford Road. Parents and staff were invited to an event showcasing the incredible talent that the pupils and students possess.
On Wednesday July 10th 2019, Year 10s attended a Talk For Change in the new St Patrick’s Exam Hall at Guildford Road, Chertsey. The key speakers from the Mizen Foundation were none other than Margaret Mizen and her son Danny Mizen, the mother and brother of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen who was killed in 2008.
The first part of the talk was led by Margaret Mizen, who spent time narrating the joy of Jimmy’s young life, his untimely death and the impact that this has had on his family and the wider community. Margaret also spoke with passion and conviction of the role of her Catholic Faith in sustaining and comforting her and her family.
Spring 2019
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