Students talk about why Black Lives Matter
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:25
In a powerful online assembly last week, students and staff from St John Bosco College Battersea spoke about the injustices of racism and why we all need to come together show that black lives matter to all of us.
In his introduction, Headteacher Paul Dunne said, 'As a Christian, Catholic school, we believe, as Jesus taught us, that we are called to love our neighbours as ourselves, and that's why we... Read More »
‘Listen to young people; listen to what God is saying to us.’
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:20
Don Fabio Attard SDB, the Salesians' General Councillor for Youth Ministry for the past 12 years, was the speaker at this week's online meeting for members of the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation of England and Wales (CYMFed). Don Fabio used his extensive experience to talk about listening and sharing as a vital approach to journeying with young people, and to urge a new outlook based on listening... Read More »
Further step towards ordination for Brs Joe and Greg
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:55
Br Martin Paul Pushparaj SDB sends news from Battersea about Brs Joseph Tran and Gregory Echegwo SDB.
On Monday 15th of June Joe and Greg by the grace of God and the help of Mary Help of Christians took a great step of faith in receiving the ministry of Acolyte, a step closer to diaconate and to priesthood.
The celebration took a wonderful and humble form in the presence of the community; Fr Tom celebrated... Read More »
We CAN move forward in courage
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:47
A reflection on the Gospel for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB
This Sunday, the Church invites us back to ORDINARY TIME, as we still endure a lockdown preventing us from sharing together at our parish Churches - ordinary in the midst of the extraordinary. It is no coincidence then, that in the Gospel of today, Jesus tells us, "do not be afraid!" Many of us have lived... Read More »
Haircut raises £800 for Ashalayam
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:43
Last Saturday, Salesian Cooperator John Hoskins had (probably) the most expensive haircut in the world, from Fr Andrew Ebrahim SDB, in aid of Don Bosco Ashalayam in Kolkata.
John bravely volunteered for the fundraising event, which has so far raised £800 from generous sponsors. Equipped with PPE, basic cutting implements and an extensive repertoire of YouTube 'how to' videos, Fr Andrew lopped... Read More »
Entering the Inner Room
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:08
Catholic teacher Michael Bennett reflects this week on helping the young find God in the silence of their own interior space. Photo: Students in the chapel at the 'Make Some Noise' Salesian Youthgather, 2018
My youngest son, Isaac, has a sharp mind, and a sharper wit! He questions everything, reflects deeply and is never quite happy to accept things as they seem to be. A number of years ago, his mum... Read More »
Chaplaincy and pastoral resources as schools return to a new normal
Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:02
As schools continue to prepare for the 'new normal' and more students return, Fr David O'Malley SDB, our schools delegate, has put together a collection of links to websites and online resources that may be helpful to chaplains, pastoral and leadership staff.
The independent schools alliance - virtual chaplaincy and lockdown
Keeping the parish connected
Posted: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:47
While many people are now used to online masses, and some enjoy the opportunity of virtual visits to churches all over the world, live-streamed masses can't provide the social element of gathering before and after Mass, but St Gregory's Bollington has found a solution.
Parishioners have been organising Zoom coffee at 11;30 on Sundays, after the live Mass from St Alban's Macclesfield which most of the... Read More »
'Jesus is the real thing!'
Posted: Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:32
In this week's Salesian Sundays video, Sr Ella Flynn FMA talks about Corpus Christi, our celebration of the body of Christ, and our faith in the real presence.
Follow the link below to watch the video on YouTube.
Thornleigh students speaking out for our environment
Posted: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:46
Thornleigh Salesian College has been focusing on our environment this week. In their virtual assembly, Nicky, one of the students, anchored the broadcast, outlining Laudatio Si, Pope Francis' letter urging us to care for God's creation and protect the poorest, and introducing this week's special guests, Bishop John Arnold and Dan Hale of CAFOD.
She also interviews Bishop John, who is leading the Diocese... Read More »