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July is month of festivals, fun and (hopefully) sun. Just in case it rains, you can keep the young people in your life occupied by taking a look at our selection of children's books, including some activity books. Or treat yourself to a good read while relaxing in the sun.

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

Group of young people and leaders

Latest News

Read the latest news from our Salesian province below, or click here to visit our news page

Thank you to our retiring teachers

Thank you to our retiring teachers

Two of our Salesian Schools are losing long-standing members of staff.

At Salesian...

Posted: 10th July 2024

Perpetual Profession of Brother Aondoaseer Solomon Tivlumun SDB

Perpetual Profession of Brother Aondoaseer Solomon Tivlumun SDB

On Sunday 30th June, Brother Aondoaseer Solomon Tivlumun SDB made his Perpetual Profession...

Posted: 3rd July 2024

Rector Major's Message - July/August 2024 - Between Admiration and Pain

Rector Major's Message - July/August 2024 - Between Admiration and Pain

Today I bid you farewell for the last time from this page of the Salesian Bulletin....

Posted: 3rd July 2024

Latest Resources

Justice & Peace Newsletter - June 2024

Justice & Peace Newsletter - June 2024

The human right of religious freedom is not one that is allowed to be exercised in some countries. Fr Marco Villani SDB highlights the work that Aid to...

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2nd August 2024

Feast of Blessed August Czartoyski

Today marks the feast day of Blessed August Czartoryski. August was born in exile, in Paris,... Read More »

16th August 2024

Don Bosco's Birthday

Today marks the celebration of the 208th Anniversary of the birth of St John Bosco

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 »

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.

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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.

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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.