February, 2025
Don Martoglio's Message - Vicar of the Rector Major - We are Don Bosco Today!
Posted: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:18
Dear friends and readers, members of the Salesian Family, for this month's greeting in the Salesian Bulletin I will focus on a very important event that the Salesian Congregation is holding presently: General Chapter XXIX. This assembly, the most important one that the Congregation can experience, occurs every six years along the Salesian Congregation's journey.
Our lives are filled with many things... Read More »
St John Bosco Arts College students deliver show-stopping production of popular Disney film
Posted: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:17
Over 70 from St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, recently wowed audiences with their show-stopping musical adaptation of the popular Disney film Moana
Students from Years 7 to 11 were involved in the production, both on stage and behind the scenes. The feel-good show tells the story of an adventurous teenager on a daring mission to save her people.
This inspirational enchanting tale demonstrates how... Read More »
Salesian Cooperators, South London Group - New Salesian Cooperator
Posted: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:50
On 31st January we had the joy of welcoming a new member of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, the first new Cooperator in Battersea for over 30 years. Sandra Drinan is a long-time member of Sacred Heart Parish in Battersea. When asked if Sandra was ready for this life commitment to the Salesian Family, Annabel Clarkson, the centre coordinator, said:
Sandra has spent many years in faithful service... Read More »
RMG – Discernment, work, courage: the GC29 programme
Posted: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:06
This morning, Friday 14th, Fr Gerry Briody SDB, GBR Provincial, and Fr Bob Gardner SDB, GBR Delegate, began their travels to Italy for the 29th Salesian General Chapter. Please keep them in your prayers as they participate in this process for the Salesian Congregation.
(ANS – Rome) – The 29th General Chapter (GC29) is a crucial moment for the Salesian Congregation, an opportunity for encounter,... Read More »
Don Bosco Feast Day 2025 in our Salesian Schools
Posted: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:53
On Friday 31st January, the Salesian World celebrated the feast of the founder of the Salesians, St John Bosco. The Salesian schools celebrated throughout the week with Mass services dedicated to the great saint, with celebrations on the Friday.
In Battersea, at St John Bosco College, the students celebrated with a Mass service, led by Fr David O'Malley at Sacred Heart followed by students going out... Read More »
RMG – GIVE THANKS, RETHINK, RELAUNCH. The video of the Salesian Mission Day on the 150th Anniversary of the first SDB Missionary Expedition
Posted: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:55
The video for SMD 2025 "Give Thanks, Rethink, Relaunch", remembering the 1875, the year of the first missionary expedition, is released. In this special year, we continue to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian missionary expedition. The Missions Sector has launched the official video for Salesian Mission Day 2025.
The video opens with Don Bosco's words in the story of his first missionary... Read More »
St John Bosco Arts College celebrate Feast Day of St John Bosco
Posted: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:24
On Friday, 31 January, St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, celebrated the Feast Day of its patron saint, St John Bosco.
The annual celebration is an opportunity for the school community to come together for collective worship and a chance for pupils to participate in Salesian activities.
The Feast Day celebrations began with a school-wide mass, led by Fr Anthony Kelly.
This year's theme is based on... Read More »
Salesian Family - Don Bosco Day Celebrations - 1st February 2025
Posted: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:34
On Saturday 1st February 2025, members from all walks of life within the Salesian Family in the GBR Province came together to celebrate the feast of St John Bosco.
The celebration, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, was held in a new venue of St Augustine's Catholic Church. Thankfully, the new venue had steps for everyone to stand on for the traditional "Blocking the Door" photo.
Fr Steven Lloyd... Read More »