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Pastoral Popes: Living the Gospel in Modern Parish Life

In his new book, released today, Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB surveys the influences and legacies of the six Popes of the modern era, from Pius XII to Francis.

In this fascinating book, Gerry explores the impact of the First and Second World Wars, changes to the Mass, and the challenges in Church and society faced by our most recent Popes.

Each chapter... Read More »

This week, we welcomed Brothers Krystian Lipinski and Maciej Sokalski to the Province of St Thomas of Canterbury. They have been studying at the Salesian seminary at Lodz, and the Wyszykski University, Warsaw, reading philosophy and pedagogy, and will continue their formation as Salesians of Don Bosco in the UK.

Both were involved in World Youth Day in Krakow, where Br Krystian accompanied a group from... Read More »

The Salesian family in Battersea assembled on Saturday 6th August to celebrate Br Kevin O'Donnell's ordination to the diaconate, and together with the community, welcomed him in his new role within the Church.

The Archbishop of Southwark, the Most Reverend Peter Smith, celebrated the Holy Mass at Sacred Heart. The parish community, which has seen Br Kevin involved in activities and always ready to receive... Read More »

World Youth Day rightfully commanded a lot of attention, but this summer (and every year) many young people have been making different pilgrimages. Here, one young pilgrim describes the impact of a visit to Medjugorje.

The Salesian community of Chertsey organised a pilgrimage of young people to Medjugorje last week. Salesian youth from all over the country joined together and embarked on a pilgrimage... Read More »

After a long and tiring journey, the students and staff from Thornleigh Salesian College's Project Tanzania have settled in to life in Moshi, where they have been working hard, having fun and forming stunning relationships with local young people.

The staff accompanying them are very proud of their exceptional students, who have been teaching in three local schools and joining in with... Read More »

Pictured: The Savio House Team with a youth retreat group at White Nancy, Bollington

Recently, our year together came to an end at Savio House, with the departure of our volunteers and Br Lukasz going home to Poland. It has been an amazing year filled with laughter, fun and friendship and we have been able to share it with over 1600 students who have visited Savio this year on retreat.

We would like... Read More »

(Pictured: Salesian Sisters URSpace with the Rector Major - Photo: URSpace)

With hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims from around the world, a Salesian Youth Ministry group, and a group from the Salesian Sisters URSpace Glasgow project, arrived in Krakow this week for the 31st World Youth Day.

One of the highlights was the Salesian Youth Ministry day, attended by Mother Yvonne Reungoat, Superior General... Read More »

(Pictured: Fr Cyril and a student looking at 16th century artefacts from the secret chapel)

We began our day at the entrance of the Church of Our Lady of Consolation in West Grinstead. Here we were greeted by a "veteran" father of the church. There was an array of tents set out, ready to welcome the current Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, Bishop Richard. Fr David explained the fact that there was a... Read More »

This annual event in the calendar of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton took place this June in the Cathedral for the first time. A group of pupils from Salesian School Chertsey were selected to represent Chertsey at a celebration of Christ's care for his people.

Numerous primary schools from West Sussex, East Sussex and the parts of Surrey outside the greater London area were represented. Salesian... Read More »