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
First Sunday of Advent - Sunday Reflection
May I wish you a very happy new year! The First Sunday of Advent marks the start...
Posted: 27th November 2021
Feast of Christ the King - National Youth Sunday
Today we are presented with the dilemma of Pontus Pilate in his failure to recognise...
Posted: 20th November 2021
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
As we come to the end of this liturgical year, Jesus reminds us that his Word will...
Posted: 13th November 2021
Latest Resources
Justice and Peace Newsletter - November 2021
November's Justice and Peace Newsletter from Fr Marco Vilani SDB
Justice and Peace Newsletter October 2021
Fr Marco Villani SDB, reflects on the COP26 conference. (Written before the start of the Conference)
Justice & Peace Newsletter September 2021
Fr Marco Villani SDB visits the vulnerability that homeless teenagers might face
What's On
28th November 2021
1st Sunday of Advent
1st Sunday of Advent -
Join the Thornleigh Community for Mass at 11am
And/or for Adoration... Read More »
30th November 2021
Feast of St Andrew
Today marks the feast of St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland.
One of the disciples of... Read More »
5th December 2021
2nd Sunday of Advent
2nd Sunday of Advent -
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And/or for Adoration... Read More »
12th December 2021
3rd Sunday of Advent
3rd Sunday of Advent -
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19th December 2021
4th Sunday of Advent
4th Sunday of Advent -
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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.