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Autumn fades through November, wrapping us in a grey shawl of mists and dark nights. But "Fear not November's challenge bold" as, according to Alexander L. Fraser (1870–1954), "We've books and friends". So, shake off that dense veil of fog and immerse yourself in a good book to brighten your day.

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

Salesian Missions - Cagliero Life

Salesian Missions - Cagliero Life

Each month the Salesian Missions department releases their monthly Cagliero Life...

Posted: 14th November 2024

Salesian Strenna Poster 2025

Salesian Strenna Poster 2025

(ANS – Rome) - Recently, a vibrant and immediate visual representation of the...

Posted: 11th November 2024

Message of Don Martoglio - The Rose Path

Message of Don Martoglio - The Rose Path

Dear Readers, friends of the Salesian Family and benefactors who help with Don Bosco's...

Posted: 31st October 2024

What's On

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22nd November 2024

World Youth Funday - CYMFed Live Stream

The theme "Let Your Kingdom Come" resonates deeply with the mission of young people in the... Read More »

22nd November 2024

Fr Martin Poulsom SDB to appear on Radio Maria

Fr Martin Poulsom SDB has recently given an interview with St John Bosco College Students... Read More »

25th November 2024

Feast of Venerable Margaret Occhiena

Today marks the feast of Venerable Margaret Occhiena, or Mamma Margaret, the mother of Don... 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.