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
Salesian Farnborough’s 23,000 km challenge
For over 10 years, students for Salesian College Farnborough have visited the City...
Posted: 28th May 2020
Updated COVID-19 statement for our Province
During this time when the Government is considering ways to gradually lift the lockdown,...
Posted: 28th May 2020
Salesians in Bangalore step up COVID-19 aid as cases rise
The Salesian Province of Bangalore, which covers the two most southerly states of...
Posted: 28th May 2020
Latest Resources
Pentecost Novena
Nine days of reflection and prayer between the Ascension of the Lord and Pentecost, with links to a varied range of music videos to set a thoughtful scene,...
A Rosary: Mary in May
Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB and Sr Sr Susan Richert PBVM offer a new way to use your rosary to honour Our Lady in her month of May:
Using your rosary beads...
A school Chaplaincy's lockdown tips for students
Pray, be kind, be imaginative, be positive! Down-to-earth lockdown tips for students from a Chaplaincy Assistant.
What's On
1st June 2020 - 7th June 2020
Volunteers' Week
Celebrating the gifts and commitment of all who offer their time and skills as volunteers.... Read More »
5th June 2020 - 7th June 2020
Women's Prayer Weekend
This planned event may alter due to the COVID-19 situation closer to the date. Please watch... Read More »
5th June 2020
Prayer and a Pint
Join Salesian Youth Ministry online to share prayer and the drink of your choice.
7th June 2020
The Most Holy Trinity
A celebration of the three Divine Persons of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
8th June 2020
Blessed Stephen Sandor
Memorial of Blessed István (Stephen) Sándor (1914-1952), a Hungarian Salesian... Read More »
12th June 2020
Blessed Francis Kesy and his Companions
Memorial of Salesian students Franciszek Kesy (1920-1942), Edward Klinik (1919-1942), Jarogniew... Read More »
20th June 2020
World Refugee Day
United Nations International Day to encourage support for refugees.
20th June 2020
Salesian Spirituality Retreat Day
Join Salesian Youth Ministry online for a day of reflection and sharing for the whole Salesian... Read More »
23rd June 2020
St Joseph Cafasso
Feast of St Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860) the mentor, spiritual director and friend of Don... Read More »
3rd July 2020 - 4th July 2020
Make Some Noise
This planned event may change depending on the COVID-19 situation closer to the date. Please... 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.