Salesians in India act to help the poorest
Posted: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:32
The Salesians in India have many friends in our Province, and this week, Fr Payyamthadathil George SDB, Economer of Bangalore Province, shared news of what they are doing to help the poorest who are so badly affected in the COVID 19 crisis. India is in 3 weeks of lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus, and Fr George says Kerala State, where the Salesians are fully present, is one of the most affected... Read More »
Cardinal speaks about Easter Duties this year
Posted: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:10
We are approaching Holy Week, the most important time of year in our Church, and this year, we are not able to carry out our 'Easter Duties' in the way we usually do. Cardinal Vincent Nichols speaks to us in a video to give guidance on how we can faithfully live the Passion and Resurrection at home. He explains how we can make an 'act of perfect contrition' when we can't get to confession, and speaks... Read More »
Students 'showing love as God would show love'.
Posted: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:23
On the feast of St Joseph (19 March) students at our St John Bosco College, Battersea (SJBC) spent some time thinking about the elderly and specifically those living in care homes. They decided to make Mother's Day cards which will be delivered to the sisters and residents of the Hospitalier Sisters at Roland Gardens.
In the midst of personal concern during these unprecedented days, our Year 7 and 8... Read More »
When you can't get to church
Posted: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:41
A spiritual communion
Fr David O'Malley SDB has produced a resource for use at home in the coming weeks.
This short prayer pattern follows the shape of the mass and allows you to participate in a homely prayer. It invites Jesus into your home and into your lives for the coming week. It is designed for families and couples, but it can also be used by individuals who have had to self-isolate and anyone... Read More »
Don Ángel elected Rector Major for a second term
Posted: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:36
The 28th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation, meeting at Valdocco, Turin, has renewed the mandate of the Rector Major to Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, for the period 2020-2026.
Don Ángel, 59, is from Asturias, Spain, and was ordained priest in León in 1987. In his former role as Provincial of South Argentina, he worked alongside the then Archbishop of Buenos Aires,... Read More »
Salesian Youth Ministry launches new formation programme
Posted: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 16:33
Sue McDonald, Youth Ministry Animator, outlines the new formation programme for the 2020s.
At Savio House on the 22nd February, the Salesian Youth Ministry vision team launched the new programme for Salesian animators. It is a formation programme for young people into service for the young especially those in most need. The new programme consists of 5 pathways: First Encounter, Moving on, Animator,... Read More »
Students talk about Lent
Posted: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 15:28
Chaplain, Fr Jakub describes the start of Lent at Savio Salesian College, Bootle.
Last Wednesday we have started the season of Lent. In Savio we marked this special day with two Ash Wednesday Services when ashes were distributed. Lent is a time of penance and preparation for Easter. Ashes invite us to reflect in the spirit of humility about our human weakness. Once again we are invited to turn to God... Read More »
Salesian Cooperators growing in Bootle
Posted: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:32
Fr Jakub writes about the Province's newest Salesian Cooperators' group
A new group of Salesian Cooperators is beginning to form in Bootle. Last week, a group of parishioners, volunteers and helpers from St James', Bootle, met for the first time. They discussed the meaning of Salesian vocation and how it is lived out in our own context.
The theme of the session was "holiness". Sue McDonald, Youth Ministry... Read More »
Salesian Cooperators welcome new member
Posted: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:27
The latest member of the Salesian Cooperators, Dan Antonio, was welcomed into the Association on the Feast of Don Bosco.
Dan, an RE teacher at Thornleigh Salesian College, made his promise in the school chapel, in the company of his Year 7 students. Dan has been a long-standing member of the Salesian Youth Ministry Team, and we wish him well as he lives out his vocation as a Cooperator.
Photo: Dan (centre)... Read More »
Shrigley Old Boys mark 90th birthdays in Scotland
Posted: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:41
A large group of 40 Shrigley Old Boys,spouses and others gathered at the Bonne Auberge restaurant in Glasgow on Saturday 1st February to celebrate the 90th birthday of Fr Robert Coupe SDB, and to mark that of Bro Donald MacDonald SDB, whose his illness sadly prevented him from joining us. It was particularly gratifying to see that several Scottish old boys now living in England had come along, even... Read More »