Br Christopher Gorton
Posted: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:46
Br Christopher Gorton RIP
Br Christopher Gorton, the senior member of our province, passed away peacefully at 10am on 31st January 2009, the Feast of Saint John Bosco, in the Willows nursing home, Manchester. He had celebrated his 100th birthday last
year and was in the 75th year of his religious profession.
Bro Chris at 100
Fr Tony Bailey and Fr Bob Coupe were with him and were reciting... Read More »
Salesian Family Days 2009
Posted: Sat, 24 Jan 2009
Over four hundred people, SDB, FMA, Co-operators, Past Pupils, volunteers and friends, attended the three Salesian Family Days at Farnborough, Easterhouse and Bolton on 24th January and 7th and 8th February 2009.
On each day, after the welcome and opening prayer service, Fr John Dickson, our province historian, gave the first talk on events leading to the founding of the Salesian Congregation on December... Read More »
Kat in the Philippines
Posted: Sat, 24 Jan 2009
Kat Cousins is one half of the "Kat and Kat" dream team volunteering in the Philippines.
First impressions (January 2009)
So, here I am in a place I never thought I'd be. Got to be honest, Asia has never appealed to me as somewhere I particularly want to go. Not sure why - just guess we're drawn to certain places are we not? Anyway, when it was recommended to me the only thing I knew about the Philippines... Read More »
"My Name is Bond, James Bond" - BOVA Training Day
Posted: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:59
"And what makes you so special", asked his friend. "I am a double O agent", replied James. "This gives me the power to blow up anything, including that statue of Don Bosco". "I don't believe you", challenged his friend. "Okay" said James, "I'll prove it by blowing up the statue".
I am pleased to report that the above conversation, which took place at the Salesian House in Chertsey, did not result in... Read More »
Open House Bolivia!
Posted: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:59
It doesn't seem that long ago since I was asking people if we could help the project in Bolivia to build a house for Volunteers, at a total cost of $8000 - it was about 12 months ago, actually!!
It was a great pleasure then, for myself, Simon Treacy (ex- Salesian College, Farnborough) and his friend Rich New, to visit Montero in August to officially open said house. What was an old dilapidated shed... Read More »
Salesian Family Survey
Posted: Tue, 6 Jan 2009
At the beginning of January 2009, the Salesian Family Link group sent out copies of a questionnaire to members of the Salesian Family in Great Britain. Peter Hunter has counted up the replies and would like to share the outcome with our readers. 106 questionnaires were returned.
Question 1
How are you connected with the Salesian Family?
Question 2
Have you attended any 'gathering' of the Salesian... Read More »
St James' Parish Christmas Production
Posted: Sat, 13 Dec 2008
The week ending December 13th 2008 saw a unique take on the world famous Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens staged in the beautiful setting of St James' Church, Bootle.
The parish team leader, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB wrote the script and produced the show together with Katie and Victoria Lyon, two of the parishioners. The cast included over 60 parishioners, adults and children. Given the huge... Read More »
Student Voice at Savio House
Posted: Sun, 7 Dec 2008
Twenty six student representatives from Salesian Schools in Great Britain met at Savio House from 5th to 7th December 2008 for the third Student Voice conference.
There were seven sessions:
- Sharing what we do in our Schools
- Ideas for Development
- Qualities of a Good Leader
- Video on Battersea's Turin visit, June 2008
- What will we take back to our Schools?
- Our Commitment to Leadership... Read More »
SOS Re-United
Posted: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:59
S.O.S was an amazing experience for all involved, with fun, laughter and hard work. Having taken part in two camps I had made loads of friends and had lots of fantastic memories. So when I received an invite from Fr Bob for a reunion in March, I couldn't wait and said "yes" straight away. The S.O.S weekend would involve the four windows of an S.O.S camp - community, fun, service and developing a relationship... Read More »
Eurizon 2008
Posted: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 11:59
When I first agreed to go to Eurizon I felt very apprehensive. It had been over two years since my last Salesian encounter. Was I too old? Was I out of touch with other young people who go on these trips? Had I been so caught up with work and the hectic London life I lead to go away on a trip like this? Well all my fears and doubts were answered as soon as we arrived. The atmosphere was amazing. No... Read More »