The Salesians of Don Bosco UK
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Salesian Province of Great Britain, a site incorporating the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) and the various groups within the Salesian Family. My hope is that this site will become the first port of call, not simply for Salesian news, but for those who are interested in deepening their personal spirituality and knowledge of Don Bosco.
Two hundred years after his birth, his mission to encourage his Salesians to be young with the young, and to form them as good Christians and honest citizens, able to contribute to the building up of the Church and of society, is as relevant as it ever has been.
Fr Gerry Briody SDB, Provincial
Volunteering
Volunteer in a Salesian project working with children and young people at home or overseas.
Vocations
"I know the plans I have for you ... plans to give you hope and a future". Jer 29:11. Where are you being called?
What we do
Learn more about our schools, parishes, religious communities and youth ministry.
Support our work
Could you help? We would be grateful for your prayers, your time, or a donation to help our projects develop.
Latest News
Read the latest news from our Salesian province below, or click here to visit our news page
Delight at St John Bosco Arts College for GCSE results
Earlier today, Thursday, 22 August, students at St John Bosco Arts College collected...
Posted: 27th August 2024
Message of the Vicar of the Rector Major - On wings of hope
Dear readers of the Salesian Bulletin, I am writing these lines with trepidation...
Posted: 20th August 2024
RMG - "May Don Bosco and Mary Help of Christians remain your beacon of light": the message of the Past Pupils to the Rector Major
Dear Past Pupils, Friends of Don Bosco and members of the Salesian Family,
The World...
Posted: 19th August 2024
Latest Resources
Justice & Peace Newsletter - July 2024
"Water, water everywhere, but nor any drop to drink". A line from 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
In the news, we hear about...
Salesian Missions - Bosco Food - August 2024
For the Month of August, the Salesian Missions are sharing recipes from the countries of Romania, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay....
What's On
6th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
Shrigley Old Boys Reunion September 2024
We invite you to book for the Shrigley Old Boys Reunion 2024
Details of the Presentations... Read More »
22nd September 2024
Feast of Blessed Joseph Calasanz Marqués, Enrico Saiz Aparicio and 93 Companions
Today marks the feast of Blessed Joseph Calasanz Marqués and 31 companions, and Blessed... Read More »
11th October 2024
Sean Devereux Children's Fund - Autumn Ball
The Sean Devereux Children's Fund are delighted to announce this year's Autumn Ball will... Read More »
Who is St John Bosco
St John Bosco is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to the service of abandoned young people. Over 150 years ago he challenged the way young people were treated in the desperate poverty that existed at that time in the city of Turin, Italy.
John Bosco created an order in the Catholic Church, called the Salesians. They were founded in the poverty of a city we consider to be one of the most prosperous in the world today.
Light a Candle
Light your candle and leave us your prayer requests in detail, or with just a name.
Don Bosco Publications
Don Bosco Publications is a small publishing house operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco UK. Our growing catalogue includes books on Salesian spirituality, biographies of saints, prayer books, handbooks for chaplains and teachers, Gospel commentaries, and a range of books for children. We also stock religious medals, keyrings and prayer cards.
We publish Don Bosco Today, a free magazine issued three times a year to subscribers, and available to read on our website.
Don Bosco speaks to:
Parents
Give timely advice. A fatherly word in private is worth much more than reproach.
Teachers
Sweeten correction with comfort. Correction at times brings about anxiety and fear. A word of comfort can easily offset this. A person who forgets and helps the culprit to forget is a true educator.
Young People
It is a mistake to skirt difficulties or to skip what you don't understand and go on to something else. Tackle the obstacle until you have overcome it.
Priests
You must behave so as to edify all who see you; you must try to help others not only by advice but mostly by example.