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
The Euros: symbol of hope for a better future
So, here is a possible future pub quiz question: what do Nelly Furtado, 'Simply Red',...
Posted: 18th June 2021
SJBC artists to show London the bigger picture
Students from St John Bosco College Battersea will have their artwork displayed on...
Posted: 18th June 2021
Brs Joe and Greg SDB to be ordained priests
Our Salesian Family has an occasion of great joy to look forward to on Saturday 26...
Posted: 18th June 2021
Latest Resources
Short video on religious profession for schools
A 10-minute video explaining the significance of religious profession, by looking at key moments in the recent perpetual profession of Br Martin Paul SDB,...
Novena in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A new novena for 'the feast of love' by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB, created for our special times.
Justice & Peace Newsletter, May 2021
This month, Fr Marco asks us to think, act and pray for those affected by suicide.
What's On
23rd June 2021
Wednesday evening Mass
Join the Salesians for Mass each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, live on Facebook.
26th June 2021
Priestly Ordinations of Rev Joe SDB and Rev Greg SDB
Join the Salesian Family live on YouTube to witness and celebrate the Priestly Ordination... Read More »
27th June 2021
Sunday morning Mass
Sunday morning Mass from the Thornleigh Salesian College Chapel, livestreamed on our Facebook... Read More »
30th June 2021
Wednesday evening Mass
Join the Salesians for Mass each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, live on Facebook.
4th July 2021
Sunday morning Mass
Sunday morning Mass from the Thornleigh Salesian College Chapel, livestreamed on our Facebook... 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.