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Welcome March as it brings the first day of spring with the vernal equinox, signalling the start of new beginnings. Use this Lenten time of reflection to read Michael Winstanley's 'Lenten Sundays' or focus on a prayer and reflection each day with the 'Swatch Journey through Lent' or remind your little ones of the prayer that Jesus taught us with the colourful 'The Our Father'.

Salesians of Don Bosco

Salesians of Don Bosco

The Salesian Congregation

134

Countries

14,299

Priests & Brothers

63

Salesians in UK

6

Communities in UK

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Our Mission

Our mission is to be signs and bearers of the love of God for young people, especially those who are poor.

Each year, our Rector Major chooses a theme to help us focus on a particular aspect of our mission. The Strenna (Italian for gift) in 2023 is 'As the Yeast in Today's Human Family". It builds on the relationships between the different groups of the Salesian Family and growing in faith together.

About The Salesians

In 1872, Don Bosco and St Mary Mazzarello founded the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians - the Salesian Sisters - to support and befriend disadvantaged girls and young women and offer them an education, skills and a home.

You will find us in schools of all kinds; in youth clubs; in homes for homeless or abandoned children; working with street children; supporting volunteers; working as missionaries; as chaplains in schools, colleges and universities; and in parish work.

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The Salesian Sisters UK

The Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco (Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians) were founded by St John Bosco and St Mary Mazzarello. The Sisters currently number 14,000 worldwide, working in over 93 countries.

Latest Resources

Salesian Missions Cagliero11 Newsletter - March

Salesian Missions Cagliero11 Newsletter - March

Each month, the Salesians Missions team, share their Missionary Prayer Intention, and Cagliero11 Newsletter.

For March, we are asked to pray for the young...

World Salesian Past Pupils Association Newsletter

World Salesian Past Pupils Association Newsletter

The January 2024 edition of the World Salesian Past Pupils Association Newsletter

Salesian Missions Cagliero11 Newsletter - February

Salesian Missions Cagliero11 Newsletter - February

Each month, the Salesians Missions team, share their Missionary Prayer Intention, and Cagliero11 Newsletter.

For February, we are asked to pray for those...

What's On

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8th January 2020

Feast of Blessed Titus Zeman

Blessed Titus Zeman (1915-1969) was a Slovakian Salesian priest.

16th January 2020 - 19th January 2020

Salesian Family Spirituality Days

The annual gathering in Turin open to all members of the 32 organisations who form our Salesian... Read More »

19th January 2020

Peace Sunday

Pope Francis's message for Peace Sunday 2020 is: 'PEACE AS A JOURNEY OF HOPE: DIALOGUE,... Read More »

22nd January 2020 - 23rd January 2020

Fellowship Schools Headteachers' Meeting

A gathering of the Heads of the 7 non-Salesian schools who are part of our Salesian Schools... Read More »

24th January 2020

Feast of St Francis de Sales

St Francis de Sales is the Patron of the Salesians of Don Bosco

27th January 2020

Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

31st January 2020

Feast of St John Bosco

The feast of our founder, Don Bosco.

1st February 2020, 12:00

Don Bosco Celebration, Manchester

The annual Mass and lunch for all members of the Salesian Family to celebrate our founder's... Read More »

7th February 2020

Feast of Blessed Pius IX

As Pope, Blessed Pius IX played an important role in the creation of the Salesians.

8th February 2020

St Josephine Bakhita - Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking

St Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery. Her feast is an international... Read More »

Saints of Don Bosco

Blessed Alberto Marvelli 1918 - 1946
Blessed Michael Rua 1837-1910
Blessed Joseph Kowalski 1911-1942
Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá 1886-1905
Blessed Laura Vicuna 1891-1904

Saint John Bosco has inspired thousands of people, young and old, priests, brothers, sisters and lay people, to strive for holiness in their lives. The Church has recognised many of them as outstanding in holiness and deserving the titles of Saint, Blessed, Venerable or Servant of God.