SOS 2009: Rachel's Story
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:59
When deciding whether to take part in Salesians Out Serving I had no idea what to expect. After talking to some friends, I felt it would be a good idea to try something new, learn more about the Salesians, to meet new people and to help others . Upon arriving at Brettargh Holt I was still unsure what Salesians Out Serving would entail. The mystery of the programme added to the excitement.
When walking... Read More »
Australians in Bolton
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2009
A unique event took place on September 22nd 2009 at Thornleigh Salesian College Bolton when a team of SDB and lay teachers from Salesian schools in Australia visited the College to reflect together on Salesian education in a secular culture.
The group met the headteacher and senior staff in the school and spent time exploring ways of linking good educational practice to Salesian spirituality. The... Read More »
Final Profession
Posted: Sun, 6 Sep 2009
Br Marco Villani made his perpetual profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco on Sunday 6th September 2009 during Mass in the chapel of Salesian College Battersea.
Br Marco, wearing his profession cross, with Frs Andrew Ebrahim and Daniel Donohoe, who were witnesses
Fr John Dickson was delegated by Fr Michael Winstanley, Provincial, to receive the profession. Br Marco renewed the vow, forever,... Read More »
SOS 2009: Tom's Story
Posted: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:59
When I agreed to do SOS again this year, little did I know how different it would be. The size of the group was considerably larger for a start, yet this by no means diminished the very personal, spiritual meaning that the camp held. We were very privileged this year to be joined by volunteers from several European countries, and have the biggest proportion of foreign people yet on SOS. The team-building... Read More »
Paul in Kenya
Posted: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 11:59
Kenya is like the Tower of Babylon except that someone has stolen the bricks. There are forty-two tribal languages in Kenya including Kiswahili, which is the most widely spoken language along with English â although increasing numbers of people speak Arabic amongst other languages so that there are now sixty-two languages spoken. However, to complicate communications further, slang... Read More »
Teachers and Governors from Salesian Schools Pilgrimage to Turin
Posted: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 11:59
When Jesus looked ahead to the growth of the Christian Community He used the image of the mustard seed that eventually grows into "the biggest shrub of all". (Matthew 13.31) The contrast between the tiny seed and the full grown shrub is striking! Just as Jesus wanted it to be!
The contrast between the small house where the young John Bosco spent his earliest years and the huge Temple of Don Bosco that... Read More »
Cornwall Cooperators
Posted: Tue, 23 Jun 2009
On Saturday 3rd December ten Salesian Cooperators, plus eight others including a family of five children, attended a Day of Reflection in Falmouth presented by Fr Martin Poulsom, the SDB Delegate, on the theme of Family and the true meaning of Christmas. His title, The Humble Shed, linked the Crib with the Pinardi Shed in Turin where Don Bosco started his work just over 150 years ago. Earlier in the... Read More »
In Prison and You Visited Me
Posted: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:59
Anyone who believes the generalisation "Prison works" clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. This slogan is especially wrong over putting young males in prison. Home Office statistics show that 76% of prisoners under 21 re-offend within 2 years of release. For 14-16 year olds the figure is 86%. Is that what you'd understand by "prison working"?
I've been going to prison one day a week since January... Read More »
Mary, Help of Christians: An address given by Marcus Almeida at the Mass at Salesian College, Farnborough to celebrate the Feast
Posted: Thu, 28 May 2009 11:59
During the Easter holidays, the Lower Sixth took part in what was a truly memorable and fulfilling pilgrimage to Lourdes. After the 12 hour journey that took us to the South of France, we arrived at what was to be our hotel for the week. A two star hotel with reports of Salmonella poisoning, even a few bugs in the toiletsâ¦letâs just say we had our doubts!
However, within a few hours... Read More »
New Salesian Schools Animator
Posted: Thu, 21 May 2009 11:59
We are delighted to announce that the Provincial (Fr Michael) has appointed Fr Hugh Preston SDB to the position of "Animator to Salesian Schools" in the British Province.
Operating as a member of the Youth Ministry Team, Hugh's role is both wide and varied, but essentially his main role consists in promoting and developing the Salesian character of our schools within the Salesian network in Great Britain.... Read More »