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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'.

Echoes for the Soul is returning

Echoes for the Soul is returning

Posted: Tue, 2 May 2023 10:32

After a short break over Easter, Echoes for the Soul will be returning.

Echoes for the Soul is a series of photographs, taken by Fr Michael Winstanley SDB, accompanied by a short reflection.

Tags: Echoes for the Soul, Homepage, Reflection

An update from Fr Mykhaylo Chaban, the provincial in Ukraine

An update from Fr Mykhaylo Chaban, the provincial in Ukraine

Posted: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:05

This week, we have had a visit from the Provincial in Ukraine, Fr Mykhaylo Chaban SDB.

He was here to meet with students of Thornleigh Salesian College and he was able to sit with us to give us an update of the situation in Ukraine.

  • How has the situation developed in Ukraine since the start of the war?

The war has changed the way we our lives in Ukraine.

The work we did for the first 5-6 months was very... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco, Ukraine

Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Easter (Year A) - Vocations Sunday

Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Easter (Year A) - Vocations Sunday

Posted: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:57

Vocations Sunday is an important day for the Church here in Britain. On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, our Bishops want us to reflect on the need we all have in reflecting on vocations to the religious life and priesthood. There is a real danger that we can look at our empty seminaries and noviciates and feel that God has abandoned our nation. I was honoured to attend a recent meeting of Vocation Directors... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Sunday Reflection

SPECIAL REPORT - Don Bosco and his vision of communication: a great network at the service of youth

SPECIAL REPORT - Don Bosco and his vision of communication: a great network at the service of youth

Posted: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:01

From the 22nd-26th April 2023, those responsible for the Salesian Bulletin in their province, met in Turin, Italy to share their experiences of the Salesian Bulletin, and the material and themes of their bulletins. This event was attended by Fr Bob Gardner SDB, the editor of the Don Bosco Today, the Salesian Bulletin in the UK.

Below is a special report, written by Fr Gildasio Mendes SDB, the General... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco, Social Communication

The Sanctity of Life

The Sanctity of Life

Posted: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:03

One week in April 2023 has gone down as a horrifying rejection of the sanctity of life in an Easter season dedicated to proclaiming the gift of Easter light and life. A teen shot after ringing the wrong doorbell. A young cheerleader shot for getting into the wrong car. A 20-year-old woman shot and killed after pulling in the wrong driveway. A young girl and her dad shot for retrieving their lost ball... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Reflection

Novena for Vocations

Novena for Vocations

Posted: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:26

Sunday 30th April is World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

As we prepare for that day, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB, the vocations promoter for the Salesians GBR, has created a Novena for Vocations.

We are sharing it with you so that we can be united in prayer as we continue our mission as Salesians, and encourage people to join our communities and congregation.

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco, Vocation

Sunday Reflection - Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Sunday Reflection - Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Posted: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:43

Our Gospel reading offers us the paradigm for true Catechetical teaching in the spirit of Pope Francis and Don Bosco. Today we meet two faithful disciples whose lives have been placed into turmoil. We meet them as they walk slowly away from Jerusalem having just witnessed the crucifixion and death of Jesus. They are in grief and so upset that they cannot, or will not, recognise the Risen Lord who joins... Read More »

Tags: Easter, Homepage, Sunday Reflection

Royalty visits Salesian School, Chertsey

Royalty visits Salesian School, Chertsey

Posted: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:59

On Tuesday 18th April, Salesian School Chertsey was delighted to welcome HRH Princess Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. She made a visit to our Cullum Centre as Patron of the National Autistic Society, which offers young people who are on the spectrum the chance to integrate into a large mainstream secondary school. HRH took the opportunity to engage with Cullum Centre students at every Key Stage in subjects... Read More »

Tags: Chertsey, Homepage, Salesian Schools, Salesians of Don Bosco

Dame Deborah James - Bowelbabe: In her own words

Dame Deborah James - Bowelbabe: In her own words

Posted: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:53

Dame Deborah James, was a past pupil of Salesian College, Chertsey, and later returned as deputy head. Following her diagnosis of Bowel cancer, she became a journalist, documenting her cancer journey. Tonight (Monday 17th April), the BBC will be airing a documentary of her journey with cancer.

Below is the press release from the BBC

From living with incurable bowel cancer, to Damehood, to her untimely... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Schools

Sunday Reflection - Divine Mercy Sunday (Year A)

Sunday Reflection - Divine Mercy Sunday (Year A)

Posted: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:41

Today when we are invited to share in unconditional love of God in 'Divine Mercy Sunday' we are given an example of how deep that love is. For some reason, Thomas, the apostle is not in the place of the first Christian lockdown when Jesus brought them his first simple message of 'Peace'; I like to think he was out shopping or checking in on the safety of other disciples in Jerusalem. He misses the... Read More »

Tags: Easter, Homepage, Sunday Reflection