Tags: Salesians of Don Bosco
Congratulations to Fr Jakub!
Posted: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:04
On Saturday 18th November, Fr Jakub Ruszniak SDB became a British Citizen.
The ceremony took place in the iconic St George's Hall in Liverpool, with former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter, Roger Phillips delivering a speech.
Fr Jakub lives in our Bootle community and is chaplain at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco (formerly Savio Salesian College)
Extraordinary Visitation of the Regional Councillor for Central & North Europe
Posted: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:39
Since Sunday 5th November, Fr Roman Jachimowicz SDB, the Councillor for Central and North Europe has been in the Great British Province.
Fr Roman has been visiting all of the Salesian Houses, Salesian Schools, and met with Parishioners in each place.
Fr Roman will be with us until Sunday 19th November. We thank him for his visit and for taking the time to meet as many groups as he could while he was... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:35
It is important to reflect on the second parable in the great Mathew 25 trilogy: the parable of the talents. If I was celebrating a family liturgy today, I would bring up the children so we could act the story out for the congregation. I always found that it was the children who 'taught' us their insights into using their talent. It was always very uplifting. They displayed their skills in music, drama,... Read More »
Bishop Tom Williams blesses school support centre for students with mental health needs
Posted: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:16
On Friday, 10 November, St John Bosco Arts College welcomed Right Reverend Tom Williams, Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, to bless the school's Oratory.
The school currently utilises the space as a support centre for students with mental health needs. It acts as a safe space where students who struggle to attend five lessons per week, five days a week, can come and have some downtime from the... Read More »
The Mission in 5 WORDS – By the Rector Major of the Salesians
Posted: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:40
A new format which aims to streamline the Rector Major's video messages "In 5 words" is launched. It will enable a quicker communication, which is more social and closer to young people, without distorting the content of the message but at the same time will make them more pleasant and comforting for the wider audiences.
Each topic will be expressed in the style of a challenge: that of being able to... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 13:57
Today's parable points us to the end times—especially fitting as we come to the end of the Church's year. The notion of the Reign of God being compared to a wedding feast is especially important. As John's gospel points out, Jesus was a very welcome guest at the wedding in Cana: the mere mention of a wedding brings a smile to the face, as you know you are going to be in for a good time. Only... Read More »
Thornleigh Students in Rome
Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 09:33
During the mid term break, 36 young people and 4 staff from Thornleigh Salesian College visited Rome. The group arrived just as the synod on synodality had closed for the first session. They visited St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, had a walking tour of the Eternal City and visited two Salesian places. They also prayed the Angelus with the Holy Father in St Peter's square.
On the solemnity... Read More »
Welcome "Home" to Brothers Thomas and Dominic
Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 09:07
We are very pleased to welcome "home" Brothers Thomas and Dominic, our two new missionaries, originally from Vietnam.
Thomas and Dominic have joined the Bolton Community at Thornleigh and will start an inculturation and English studies course in the weeks to come.
The GBR now is home to 22 young Salesians in formation, some permanent members of the province others temporary, all welcome.
Salesian Vocations... Read More »
St James' at World Youth Day
Posted: Mon, 6 Nov 2023 09:14
Every occasion of World Youth Day is special. It is not only because it offers a platform for young people from different nations to meet and interact. But most importantly, it offers young people an opportunity to grow and appreciate the beauty of their Catholic faith. This includes participation in prayers and liturgies (the Eucharist), Catechesis, and the sacrament of reconciliation. Among the 1.5... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Posted: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:06
Once again, we see the target of Jesus' concern and worry. The Pharisees, teachers, and interpreters of the Torah should be the ones who offer example and support to the community. They are called to lead and to be true pastors. Instead, it seems, they are more concerned about what they are wearing and how they are to be greeted in the street. Jesus is concerned that pastoral leaders show more concern... Read More »