Sunday Reflection - 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00
Well, you'll be glad to know that this week Jesus is still reflecting on the 'field'-the field that is the church made up of a variety of good and bad; the church that is inclusive, the church that does not judge, rather a church that offers peace and reconciliation to those in need. In this field of differences, we are told that that the farmer digs and finds a priceless treasure-In the midst of the... Read More »
Salesian Quinquennium 2023
Posted: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:02
During the first days of the summer Holiday Fr's Francis and Hugh Preston SDB led Fr's Gregory Echegwo, Joe Tran and newly ordained Ste Lloyd, through a time of reflection and prayer as part of their junior priesthood formation.
For the first 5 years of a new priest's life he joins his companions to reflect on their ministry together. This year our young Salesian Priests reflected on the "priest as... Read More »
Coverage of the WYD Lisbon 2023 Pilgrimage
Posted: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:54
As we approach the end of July, we are getting closer to the start of the Salesian Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.
We will be sharing images and videos each day on our Social Media pages.
To keep up to date with everything that is going on visit: https://www.salesians.org.uk/world-youth-day-2023
Sunday Reflection - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Posted: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00
I suspect that today's gospel will speak clearly to people who are from a farming background, or those who enjoy gardening. Jesus speaks of the farmer who discovers that his field of good wheat is spoiled by weeds: parasites growing side by side with a healthy crop. What makes the story worse is that the weeds are deliberately planted by an enemy, someone who does not want success. Imagine your beautiful... Read More »
The Decree of Venerability of the Servant of God Antônio De Almeida Lustosa, SDB, "An athlete of the spirit" has been published
Posted: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:33
(ANS – Vatican City) – The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has passed on to the Postulator General of the Causes of Saints for the Salesian Family, Fr Pierluigi Cameroni, the Decree by which, on 22 June 2023, the Supreme Pontiff Francis declares that "The theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity towards God and neighbour, the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and... Read More »
Priestly Ordination of Fr Steven Lloyd SDB
Posted: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:28
On Saturday 15th July 2023, Fr Steven Lloyd SDB celebrated his Priestly Ordination at St James' Church in Bootle.
Ordained by the Right Reverend Luc Van Looy SDB, Bishop Emeritus of Ghent. The Right Reverend Thomas Williams, Auxilliary Bishop Emeritas, was also in attendance, as well as the Provincial of the GBR Province, Fr Gerry Briody, many Salesian Priests and Brothers from across the Province,... Read More »
RMG – Arrangements for the Salesian Congregation after the Rector Major’s appointment as Cardinal
Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:11
(ANS – Rome) – Following the unexpected announcement by Pope Francis of the appointment of Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, as Cardinal, the Rector Major himself has written a letter to Salesians and the Salesian Family, sharing what the future foresees for governance of the Congregation.
Fr Á.F. Artime began by stressing that the... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:26
In our Gospel today, Jesus presents one of the most popular parables ever: he tells the tale of a farmer who goes out to sow seeds for the harvest. We can readily remember the details of the parable: the seed can fall into different situations that can either promote or stunt growth. It is good to take to reflect on what our lockdown experience during the height of Covid was like. It is our sincere... Read More »
Celebrations around the Province
Posted: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:15
Recently in the Bolton Community, there have been some reasons to celebrate.
The first thing was that the Bishop of the Salford Diocese, Bishop John Arnold, celebrated his 70th Birthday in June, and 40th anniversary of joining the priesthood in July. As a gift from the community, he was given a Silver Birch tree.
Also, following the conclusion of the annual retreat in Bolton, the community celebrated... Read More »
Perpetual Professions of Br Nhan and Br Reuben
Posted: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:04
On Sunday 9th July 2023, Brother Nhan Le SDB and Brother Reuben Doeyou SDB made their final, Perpetual Professions as Salesians of Don Bosco.
The service was held in the parish of St James' in Bootle which is served by the Salesians in the Bootle community.
Salesian Priests, Brothers and Volunteers from all over the province, Staff from The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco and regular parishioners were... Read More »