Salesians, Justice and Peace
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 14:18
Whatâs it got to do with Salesian Youth Ministry?
This article will first concentrate on the relevance of Justice and Peace to Christian ministry, then in work with young people and finally in the distinctive work of the Salesian Family.
In a previous article, action for Justice and Peace was shown to be an important aspect of Christian living; a core value of both the Gospel message and... Read More »
Christians, Justice and Peace
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 14:14
Whatâs it got to do with Christians?
There are many passages of scripture which deal with the oppression of the poor. For example: âWoe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherlessâ (Isaiah 10:1-2).
However, as Christians,... Read More »
Mission Statement
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 13:04
Learning through action; serving the young and the poor alongside Salesian communities around the world.
Who we are and what we do
Bosco Volunteer Action (BOVA) is the UK volunteering organisation of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Catholic Religious order. It offers placements for adults to serve the young and the poor, living and working alongside Salesian communities around the world. In addition it... Read More »
Megan in Swaziland
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:52
Megan is a volunteer in Manzini Youth Care.
Hi Everyone!!
It's scary to think I've been here for over a week already! I've had my ups and downs, but I'm settling ok.
This week, myself Claire-Frances, Iris and Andreas (who are the other volunteers who I'm here with) went to one of the Game Reserves in Swaziland, Malawua (not sure if that's how it's spelt!). We took 18 of the boys from the homes with us... Read More »
Abi in the Philippines
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:51
Abi was in Don Bosco, Pasil
27/7 After spending pretty much the entirety of my gap year in Taunton it was definitely time for me to take a trip abroad and after planning to carry out voluntary work for a long time beforehand I decided the Philippines would be a great place to go. As my Mum has relatives in the Philippines I thought it would be a great opportunity to go back and see my family, as the... Read More »
DBYN
Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 11:41
DBYN Youth exchange -Intercultural Crossroads in Europe-Krakow
Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw (DBYN) is an international network of Salesian youth work offices and youth organisations which work in the style of Don Bosco. The network brings together 13 member organisations from 13 EU member states. Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw organises activities such including:
- Youth exchanges: groups of young people from different... Read More »
What are the Relics anyway?
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:46
The tradition of venerating relics of martyrs and saints commenced early in the history of the Church. It dates back to the second century. The early Fathers of the Church, like Augustine and John Crysostom, embraced the idea with enthusiasm. Often particular sites, where holy men and women had been buried, became places of pilgrimage and prayer, and frequently grew to become centres of healing for... Read More »
Chertsey in the North West
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:32
The Chertsey team (yellow shirts) with the Bootle team
On a rainy Friday morning in January, 14 boys set off at 07:30 from Salesian School Chertsey accompanied by Dr Lydon and Mr Bicknell to play two games against Thornleigh Salesian College Bolton and Savio Salesian College Bootle. After a relatively uneventful journey the team lost 2-3 in a close game to a Thornleigh. Following welcome refreshments... Read More »
Dr John Lydon
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:32
John Lydon, Assistant Headteacher at Salesian School Chertsey, graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy during the degree conferment ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on 20th July 2011.
Dr John Lydon with his wife, Marguerite
His doctoral thesis was entitled The Contemporary Catholic Teacher: A reappraisal of the concept of teaching as a vocation in the Catholic Christian context. Professor Gerald Grace called... Read More »
Fr Fabio in Britain
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:31
Fr Fabio Attard, General Councillor for Youth Ministry, visited the Great Britain (GBR) Province from 11th April to 22nd May 2009.
Every six years, each Salesian province receives an official visit from a member of the General Council representing the Rector Major. Usually this is the Council member responsible for the region involved, but as our Regional, Fr Stefan Turansky, was still improving his... Read More »