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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

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

Salesian Brothers Formation Meeting

Salesian Brothers Formation Meeting

In the last weekend of October, the brothers in Initial Formation met at Savio House...

Posted: 30th October 2024

St John Bosco Arts College overjoyed to receive ‘outstanding’ in the Catholic Schools Inspectorate

St John Bosco Arts College overjoyed to receive ‘outstanding’ in the Catholic Schools Inspectorate

St John Bosco Arts College in Croxteth is thrilled after receiving an 'outstanding'...

Posted: 29th October 2024

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10th November 2024

Remembrance Sunday

Today, we join the rest of the world in remembering those that have lost their lives due... Read More »

13th November 2024

Feast day of Saint Artemides Zatti

Today is the feast day of Saint Artemedes Zatti SDB.

You can read about his life and work... Read More »

15th November 2024

Feast of Blessed Maddalena Morano

Today marks the feast of Blessed Maddalena Morano.

Find out more about her life and work... 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.