MOTHER YVONNE REUNGOAT RE-ELECTED
Posted: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:25
Rome (Italy). This morning, at 9:35am the Chapter Members re-elected as Mother General Sr. Yvonne Reungoat, The 9th successor of Mother Maria Domenica Mazzarello. Among the first to congratulate her along with the Chapter Members, was the Rector Major, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime. A long, warm applause greeted the official proclamation.
All members of the Salesian Family send their best... Read More »
DON BOSCO COMES TO BOLTON
Posted: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:19
Thornleigh Salesian College have just started their Mission Week. As part of the experience, each student has the opportunity to take part in the Bi-Centenary EXPO - 'Don Bosco - A Magic Saint', and the Photographic Exhibition, and so far it has gone down extremely well - both students and staff responding very positively to the whole experience.
Monday evening, however, saw an invited audience... Read More »
Schools Council October 2014
Posted: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:16
On Friday 9th October, pupils from Thornleigh Salesian College (Bolton), Savio Salesian College (Bootle) and St John Bosco Arts College (Croxteth) met at Savio House for a weekend of training about Trust, Respect and Communication. The young people shared their experiences of being on the school council in their schools and gave an insight to the issues that they have dealt with. They also had a chance... Read More »
BI-CENTENARY EXPO HITS THE GROUND RUNNING
Posted: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 13:25
An excellent start to the Bi-Centenary EXPO was made this week in London - every year group of St John Bosco College, Wimbledon had the opportunity to be part of the experience. Reaction was very positive. Fr Saju from the Chaplaincy reported that "the students were glued to the performance of 'Don Bosco - A magic saint' - many of them could connect something of their own life with that of Don Bosco"... Read More »
BI-CENTENARY MASS OF CELEBRATION
Posted: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:13
Over 500 members of the Salesian Family and friends came to St George's Cathedral, Southwark on Saturday 20th September to celebrate the Bi-Centenary of their founder and the patron saint of young people, St John Bosco.
The Holy Mass was led by Archbishop Peter Smith - concelebrating were Bishop Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark, Bishop Howard Tripp, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark,... Read More »
FMA - 23RD GENERAL CHAPTER
Posted: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 10:08
The 23rd General Chapter of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians will begin in Rome on the 22nd September after the 194 Chapter members have made a retreat in Mornese, and a pilgrimage to Turin.
During the Chapter the following areas will be considered as well as intense listening to the Spirit present during this important time. There will also be the election of Mother General and her Council.... Read More »
Fr Francis Preston SDB
Posted: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:10
Fr Martin Coyle SDB has confirmed that the new SDB Provincial Delegate to the Association of the Salesian Cooperators in the GB Province, is Fr Francis Preston SDB.
On the eve of the bi-centenary year of the Birth of Don Bosco, we congratulate Fr Francis on his new appointment, and wish him every blessing.
VIDES UK hit Cowley for a 2nd Year!
Posted: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:11
This summer, 21 volunteers from all over the UK and 2 from Slovenia travelled to the Salesian community of Cowley to lead a 10 day formation camp for the young people of the area.
From Friday 25th July - Sunday 3rd August these volunteers lived and worked together as one community in the service of the young. Our theme this year for both the young people and the formation of our volunteers was 'partying... Read More »
Sr Bruna Liveri Diamond Jubilee
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:52
On Monday July 28th, Sister Bruna celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in Battersea Community. Holy Mass was celebrated by Father Kieran Anderson in the Convent Chapel. This celebration was followed by a festive meal and all had an enjoyable day.
During his homily, Father Kieran emphasized the sincere gratitude from the Salesian Congregation for Sister Bruna's years of unfailing generosity, constant fidelity,... Read More »
Salesian Sisters' Anniversaries
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:25
We are delighted to record the continuing celebrations at Blundellsands, and send our best wishes to;
Sr Monica Smith FMA - 70 years professed
Sr Teresa Shannon FMA - Diamond profession (60 years)
Sr Bruna Livieri FMA - Diamond profession
Sr Cecily Dunn FMA - Golden profession (50 years)
Sr Norma Kirby FMA - Golden profession
Sr Maria Debano FMA - Ruby profession (40 years)
Sr Anne Frances FMA made her bi-annuals... Read More »