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Welcome March as it brings the first day of spring with the vernal equinox, signalling the start of new beginnings. Use this Lenten time of reflection to read Michael Winstanley's 'Lenten Sundays' or focus on a prayer and reflection each day with the 'Swatch Journey through Lent' or remind your little ones of the prayer that Jesus taught us with the colourful 'The Our Father'.



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

Group of young people and leaders

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.