Joyful Ordination of Nine Salesians in Nigeria
Posted: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:56
In a vibrant celebration of faith and vocation, Augustine Alfred was ordained alongside eight other Salesian deacons in a momentous gathering filled with joy, music, and prayer. The ordination ceremony, held in Abuja, Nigeria, brought together a large of Salesians, priests, religious and lay faithful, all united in support of the new deacons.
The Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, a steadfast supporter...
Sunday Reflection - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:58
Our Gospel reading for today is the story of Jesus' visit to the home of the two sisters, Martha and Mary.
Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, 'Lord, do you...
Liverpool musician Helen Maw joins St John Bosco Arts College for special awards celebration
Posted: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:55
Singer, songwriter and music journalist, Helen Maw, who was born and raised in Liverpool, joined St John Bosco Arts College for its annual awards celebration on Friday, 11 July.
Helen, who is a past pupil of the school having attended from 2007 to 2014, shared an inspirational speech with students about the impact her formative years at St John Bosco has had on her career in the music industry.
Helen...
Preparatory meeting for the Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth
Posted: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:06
On the weekend of the 4th-6th July, the Pilgrims going to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth came together to meet, learn about the pilgrimage, and share faith about why they were going to Rome.
Br Godwill Togbe SDB encouraged the group to reflect on "What is the Jubilee year?", and Sr Gill McCambridge FMA shared about what it means to be a "Pilgrim of Hope".
The weekend was held at Savio House, and the pilgrims...
Sunday Reflection - 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Tue, 8 Jul 2025 10:51
Our Gospel reading this Sunday is the famous parable of the good Samaritan, perhaps the best known of all Jesus' parables. The lawyer wishes to disconcert Jesus by his question about the greatest commandment. Jesus throws the question back to him, requiring him to answer it himself. This he does correctly, linking love for God with love for neighbour in the one commandment. The lawyer then asks, "Who...
Golden Jubilee of Frs Hugh and Francis Preston SDBs
Posted: Mon, 7 Jul 2025 14:19
Congratulations to Frs Hugh and Francis Preston SDB, who both celebrate 50 years of Salesian Priesthood. Their first celebration took place at St Gregory's Parish Church, Bollington and afterwards at Savio House. Their next celebration will be in the Parish of the Sacred Heart, Battersea on Saturday 5th July 2025.
Picture ©Fr Steven Lloyd SDB & SacredHeart BatterseaWest
Salesian Past Pupil to receive MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Posted: Fri, 4 Jul 2025 08:52
Mark Chatterton, Past Pupil from Salesian College, Farnborough, has been recognised by King Charles III for his services to the community in Farnborough.
Mark is a Governor of Salesian College, Farnborough and a Trustee of Sean Deveruex Children's fund. Mark and Sean went to Salesian College and were good friends during their time there.
Mark is pictured here with young people from Liberia.
Congratulations...
Sunday Reflection - 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 09:16
On Sundays (or Sat evenings) the second reading from Paul (usually) and the Gospel reading have to do with different aspects of being disciples of Jesus.
It seems to me that there are two main aspects of discipleship: relationship and mission.
Through receiving the Holy Spirit in our baptism we are drawn into a relationship with Jesus. He becomes our brother; we become his brothers or sisters; we come...
Rector Major's Message - July 2025 - Philip's and Andrew's Syndrome
Posted: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:31
In the Gospel of John, chapter 6, verses 4-14, which recounts the multiplication of the loaves, there are some details that I dwell on at length whenever I meditate on or comment on this passage.
It all begins when, in front of the "huge" hungry crowd, Jesus invites His disciples to take responsibility for feeding them.
The details I am referring to are, first, when Philip says that it is impossible...
Rome - Vatican Appoints Mother Chiara Cazzuola Member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Posted: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:04
Rome (Italy). On June 24, 2025, the Holy Father, Leo XIV, appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Mother Chiara Cazzuola is the 10th Successor of Maria Domenica Mazzarello. Born in Campiglia Marittima – Livorno (Italy) in 1955, she...