Tags: Salesians of Don Bosco
Reflection - Feast of Dominic Savio
Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024 15:02
I love this modern painting of two great Salesian saints: Laura Vicuña and Dominic Savio—both were teenagers who can still teach adults so much, especially in these difficult times. I had a copy of this painting in the chaplaincy in Savio Salesian College, Bootle (Now The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco); I remember well when a student pointed up to it and asked me, "Is she Dominic's... Read More »
25 years at Saint John Bosco House
Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024 14:49
On the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, Fr Gerry Briody, our Provincial, visited Farnborough to preside at an evening Mass celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of Saint John Bosco House. After the Homily, Br Michael Delmer read the names of the thirty confreres who had spent their final years as residents. Mass was followed by a festive meal, prepared by 'Crash', husband of our regular chef... Read More »
Shrigley Old Boys meeting - April 2024
Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024 09:04
On the weekend of the 19th-21st April 2024, past pupils from Shrigley Hall met for a retreat led by Fr Michael Winstanley SDB.
The retreat was based around the appearances of Jesus in the Gospels following his rising after his crucifixion.
The group stayed at Savio House and enjoyed the food and camaraderie concluding the weekend with a Mass celebrated by Fr Michael and Fr Joe Tran SDB.
Image courtesy... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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,... Read More »
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... Read More »