A conversation with the first Liberian Salesian
Posted: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:59
When Fr Blamoh Harris, the first Liberian SDB, paid a visit to Thornleigh Salesian House last week, it was an opportunity for those who had served in Liberia to recall their time there together, and also for Salesian Link to talk to Fr Blamoh about his experience.
Fr Blamoh's formation and training as a Salesian took place against the backdrop of the civil war in Liberia, and after eleven years in Ghana,... Read More »
A novena to Mary Help of Christians for Fr Thomas Uzhunnalil
Posted: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:20
(ANS - Rome) - It is now over 10 months since Fr Thomas Uzhunnalil SDB was kidnapped in Yemen. From the beginning, the Congregation and the Salesian Family were incessantly urged to pray for his release. Now, trusting in the intercession of the Mother of the Saviour, they invite everyone to include this special intention in the novena to Mary Help of Christians from 15 to 23 January in preparation... Read More »
Savio House hosts student gathering
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:47
Fr Cyril Edamana SDB organsied a gathering of young adults at Savio House recently. One of the students who attended tells us all about it.
As we drove through the narrow roads and admired the rise and dip of the green hills surrounding Savio house, already an air of expectancy and excitement had descended upon us in lieu of the few days we were to spend in Bollington. Fr Cyril Edamana SDB had kept... Read More »
Caring for boys with HIV in India - a BOVA volunteer's story
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:42
Des Williams is a Bosco Volunteer Action (BOVA) volunteer from Scotland, who took some time out of running his own business to spend 4 months volunteering at Don Bosco Care Home, Salem, India. Des has spent time reflecting on his experiences during and after his placement and shares with us some of his thoughts a few months after returning to the UK - Anita Motha, BOVA
Sixty two boys aged from seven... Read More »
Savio Salesian College singing for Lourdes
Posted: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 16:30
On the last Sunday of the Christmas term, the Lourdes Group at Savio Salesian College, Bootle, undertook a Charity Sing-a-Long at Sainsbury's Rice Lane, Liverpool to support the college's annual pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Thirty seven pupils and five staff, with the support of Mr Bennett's 60's Band 'GENEVIVE' entertained staff and costumers with Christmas hits and carols. The pupils represented the school... Read More »
A Salesian Volunteer reflects on the final days of the Calais Jungle
Posted: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 16:02
All jobs come with unexpected days - however there was nothing in the 2½ years I had worked in the Civil Service which prepared me for the first week of November 2016. On the Monday evening a phone call from my manager told me that I was to be deployed, along with a few hundred others to Calais in France. Over the last few years the growth of the migrant camp in Calais has become a symbol of... Read More »
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
Posted: Sun, 1 Jan 2017 10:42
I wish the members of the Salesian Family every blessing as we celebrate the beginning of a new year.
May we hold onto what was good from the old year while welcoming the opportunity to begin again, so to speak, in the new!
May Don Bosco and Mary Help of Christians walk with all of us as we go forward in our life and our mission.
God Bless.
Fr Gerry Briody SDB - Provincial
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Battersea celebrates Altar Servers on St Stephen's Day
Posted: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 12:25
St Stephen's Day is a special one here in Battersea, as we give thanks for the service and dedication of all 50+ of our altar servers.
This year there was even more to celebrate with the induction of 4 new serves to the Guild of St Stephen and 4 being awarded their silver medals in recognition of 10yrs in the job!
Fr Gerry also gave thanks to Deacon Michael who this year celebrates... Read More »
FR TOM UZHUNNALIL SDB
Posted: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:57
(ANS - Rome) - On 24 December last a video was posted on YouTube in which Fr Tom Uzhunnalil appears, the Indian Salesian priest, missionary in Yemen, who was kidnapped on 4 March 2016 in Aden. From the images on the video the physical and mental state of health of the Salesian appear broken, nevertheless the video is primarily evidence that Fr Tom is alive.
The video is posted on a profile named "Saleh... Read More »
A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Posted: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 10:40
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I wish the members of the Salesian Family peace and joy at this time of Christmas.
Peace from faith that considers those less fortunate and respects differences.
Joy that recognises we belong and that we are loved and appreciated for who we are, not just for what we bring.
May Christmas be a time of sharing who we are and reflecting on who we might become.
Wishing you and your families... Read More »