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"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime."

Martin Luther King Jr.

At this special time of year, we have books to inspire and delight you. Accompany your little ones 'On the Road to Emmaus' or through 'Via Lucis: The Way of the Light'. Or perhaps, reflect with Fr Michael on the Gospel resurrection narratives in 'Alive'.

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

Sunday Reflection - Easter Sunday (Year C)

The Fourth Evangelist's presentation of the resurrection of Jesus is extremely rich...

Posted: 17th April 2025

The Salesians of Don Bosco celebrate 100 years of their presence in Bolton later this year

Thornleigh Salesian College was founded by the Salesians in 1925 in response to their...

Posted: 14th April 2025

St John Bosco students shine in powerful retelling of The Passion

Pupils at St John Bosco Arts College in Croxteth, Liverpool, recently took part in...

Posted: 9th April 2025

Latest Resources

Justice & Peace Newsletter - March 2025

Many countries around the world ignore or very loosely apply Article 18 of the 1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Fr Marco Villani SDB looks...

Justice & Peace Newsletter - February 2025

This month's Justice & Peace Newsletter, Fr Marco Villani SDB highlights the importance of water as a basic human need and it's spiritual significance...

What's On

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12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Salesian Cooperators - Residential Retreat & Celebration Weekend - Savio House, Bollington

In the Summer there will be a celebration for 150 years of the Salesian Cooperators.

To mark...

28th July 2025 - 4th August 2025

Jubilee for Youth in Rome

On 24th December 2024, Pope Francis opened the Holy Doors of St Peter's Basilica, Archbasilica...

5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Shrigley Old Boys - 2025 Reunion

The annual reunion of the Shrigley Old Boys will take place from Friday 5th - Sunday 7th...

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.