Canonisation Date for Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:15
On Wednesday 20th November, Pope Francis announced the canonisation dates of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.
They will be Canonised during the Jubilee year in 2025. Below is information about the two new young saints to be Canonised.
Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) was an Italian teenager recognised for his deep Catholic faith and remarkable devotion to the Eucharist....
Salesian Missions - Cagliero Life
Posted: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:48
Each month the Salesian Missions department releases their monthly Cagliero Life video.
This month focuses on Loss.
Salesian Strenna Poster 2025
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:48
(ANS – Rome) - Recently, a vibrant and immediate visual representation of the more complex message of the Strenna has been released: the poster that encapsulates the themes guiding the Salesian Family throughout 2025, the jubilee year. With a rich palette of colours, clear lines, and evident ecclesial and Salesian references, the poster graphically conveys the essence of this special Strenna,...
Modern Slavery Conference - Reigate 2024
Posted: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:55
In October, Fr Marco Villani SDB, attended a Modern Slavery Conference in Reigate.
Here is a summary of the subjects that the conference covered:
The event, introduced by Bishop Rosemarie Mallett, focused on raising awareness about
modern slavery and the Christian responsibility to combat it. Mallett emphasised the need for
individuals to take active steps for change, highlighting the presence of county...
Message of Don Martoglio - The Rose Path
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:47
Dear Readers, friends of the Salesian Family and benefactors who help with Don Bosco's work in all situations and in all contexts, in sending you a thought via the Salesian Bulletin, I have chosen to reflect a little longer, as we did last month, on the topic of Hope. I do so not only for the sake of continuity, but mainly because it is a topic that begs to be addressed because we all need it so much....
Salesian Brothers Formation Meeting
Posted: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:03
In the last weekend of October, the brothers in Initial Formation met at Savio House for their penultimate meeting of the year.
The topic of the meeting was "The Journey to Affective and Sexual Maturity and Integrity" looking at a psycho-spiritual approach to growing spiritually and humanly and appreciating the vow of chastity. The talk was given by Rev Dr Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne who is the Executive...
St John Bosco Arts College overjoyed to receive ‘outstanding’ in the Catholic Schools Inspectorate
Posted: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:03
St John Bosco Arts College in Croxteth is thrilled after receiving an 'outstanding' rating from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate following its recent school inspection.
The Catholic Inspectorate assesses schools across three categories: Catholic life and mission, religious education and collective worship.
According to the report, the Salesian principles of respect, understanding, affection and humour...
Salesian Sisters Centenary in Cowley
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:10
On Saturday 19th October, the Salesian Sisters celebrated their 100th anniversary in Cowley.
The Sisters moved to Cowley on the 22nd October 1924 originally to run a Noviciate for the Salesian Sisters. Nowadays it provides care and support to the Sisters in the Province. They also work closely in the parish, Our Lady Help of Christians, and the adjoining Primary School, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School....
Maureen Devereux MBE
Posted: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:25
Earlier this year, King Charles III released his Birthday Honours List for 2024. Maureen Devereux, the mother of Sean Devereux was on this list.
On Wednesday, Maureen was presented with her MBE at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The ceremony was presented to her by Prince William, the Prince of Wales.
Maureen was awarded her MBE for services to Education and Humanitarian support to Children...
Shrigley Old Boys - Reunion 2024
Posted: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:37
At the beginning of September, the Old Boys of Shrigley Missionary College reunited in Bollington for their annual meeting.
Bernard O'Neill has written a report of the meeting which you can find in the PDF document below. A big thank you to him.