Reflection - Feast of Joseph the Worker
Posted: Wed, 1 May 2024 14:33
I never really liked the depiction of Joseph as some old man who cared for Mary and Jesus as a gentle grandfather—at home with his pipe and slippers. The danger of such a vision relegates Joseph to a passive character in the Holy Family that can be easily forgotten. However, the tradition of the Church sees someone very active and deeply involved in the beautiful story of salvation. This year...
Rector Major's Message - May 2024 - Mary Help of Christians From here to the World
Posted: Wed, 1 May 2024 10:29
My affectionate and cordial greetings during this Easter season.
In a world in turmoil, agitated by armed conflicts and no small amount of violence, we continue to declare, announce, and proclaim that Jesus is Lord, raised by the Father, and that he LIVES. We strongly need His Presence in hearts willing to welcome Him.
I must confess to you that when I'm inside the magnificent Basilica of Mary Help of...
Salesian Schools Update
Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:02
Students across the country are preparing for their exams. In Years 10,11,12 and 13, these are exams that will count towards their GCSEs and A-Levels.
But there is a lot more going on in a school than just preparing for exams.
In Battersea, students have been raising money for CAFOD they've been doing various fundraising activities and taking part in the Big Lent Walk raising over £1500.
Over in...
Sunday Reflection - 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:15
Today we are presented with a very familiar parable on unity—essential if we are going to work together to make our world a safer and happier place. Today's Gospel is the 'Vine and the Branches', and Jesus explains to his disciples that he is the vine, and we are the branches, with his Father as the caretaker, the gardener, and the dresser of the vineyard. Last week, Jesus told us that he was...
Two New Salesian Shepherds for the Church – Card. Ángel Fernández Artime and Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti
Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:47
(ANS - Rome) – The episcopal ordination of two eminent sons of Don Bosco, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation and Titular Archbishop-elect of Ursona, and Monsignor Giordano Piccinotti, Titular Archbishop-elect of Gradisca and President of the Administration of the Heritage of the Apostolic See (APSA).
His Eminence, Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig,...
Brothers share their Vocation Stories
Posted: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:16
On the 4th Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, known as Vocations Sunday.
Last week the Salesian Brothers in formation visited Salesian Parishes to share their stories of Salesian Vocation.
If you are interested in joining the Salesian Vocation contact us at: vocations@salesians.org.uk
Cardinal Ángel to stay on as Rector Major until August 16
Posted: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:45
(ANS - Rome) - On the day of the Episcopal Ordination of Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Archbishop Titular elect of Ursona, and of Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti, Archbishop Titular elect of Gradisca, President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), ANS is pleased to announce the decree of "deroga" that the Holy Father...
Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:46
For us Salesians, the notion of the 'Good Shepherd' is so important as it reflects the real care that members of the Salesian family should have with young people. The Good Shepherd is not like the simple steward who at the slightest sign of danger runs away and leaves the flock abandoned. Likewise, within the Church, all the baptised faithful are called to follow the example of Jesus the Good Shepherd....
Pilgrim Cross 2024
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:54
Pilgrim Cross began as Student Cross in 1948 when Wilfred Maundcote-Carter organised a 'Cross Carrying Pilgrimage of Penance and Prayer'. 30 male Catholic students and chaplains took part, walking from London to Walsingham during Holy Week. They had such a great time that at the end of the week they turned to each other and said 'shall we do it again next year?'
The next year it was so popular a second...
Perpetual Profession in Istanbul of Stephen K. L. Koso SDB
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:20
Istanbul, Turkey – April 2024 - Salesian Stephen K.L. Koso made his perpetual religious profession during a solemn Mass celebrated by Fr Reinhard Gesing, SDB, Superior of the Salesian Province of Germany (GER) . The celebration took place on Saturday 6 April in the church of Notre Dame de Lourdes in the Bomonti district of Istanbul, run by the Salesians. The ceremony was attended by numerous...