Salesian volunteer helps with Kit for Africa
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 17:49
Football-mad kids in Tanzania were delighted to be togged-out in Bolton Wanderers' kit, which was generously donated by fans, in a 'Kits for Africa' campaign supported by Salesian Cooperator and former BOVA volunteer, Paul Barnes, who helps with the youth group in the parish at Arusha when he is the country. Paul was involved in collecting donated kits, and on his last trip to Tanzania, helped distribute... Read More »
7 Tips for a meaningful Lent
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 17:19
The Film Makers Club at Savio Salesian College Chaplaincy produced a very helpful video offering 7 tips for a meaningful Lent. Great advice!
What did young people think of Flame2019?
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 16:24
A round-up of young people's views of last weekend's Flame event at Wembley, from Br Lukasz Wojcik SDB of Savio Salesian College Bootle, and Kacper, a young parishioner at Sacred Heart Battersea.
8,000 VIPs met at the Wembley Arena at the same time. What was it? NATO, European Parliament, M20 summit? No, it was Flame 2019: the Catholic Meeting of Young People from Great Britain and a few other countries.... Read More »
7 Tips for a meaningful Lent
Posted: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 17:19
The Film Makers Club at Savio Salesian College Chaplaincy produced a very helpful video offering 7 tips for a meaningful Lent. Great advice!
Ash Wednesday - Reflection
Posted: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 21:34
During Lent this year, we will be reflecting on the Rector Major's Strenna for 2019, 'Holiness for you too'. We will present extracts from Fr Angel's commentary on his Strenna, and thoughts on holiness from members of the Salesian Family, along with scripture readings and prayers for you to pray and reflect on during each week of Lent.
We open with some thoughts from Hazel, a member of the Chaplaincy... Read More »
Spiritual reading for Lent
Posted: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 14:56
Lent isn't just about giving things up. It's a fruitful time to develop our spiritual practices, or begin new habits of prayer and study. A well-chosen book or two can be of great assistance in this, and Don Bosco Publications has a range of titles suited to the season.
Two books from Fr Michael Winstanley SDB are valuable companions for those who want to deepen their faith and understanding during... Read More »
Golden and Silver celebrations for Cooperator couple
Posted: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 13:04
Sheila and Bernard O'Neill celebrated two remarkable milestones last weekend: their Golden Wedding anniversary and 25 years as Salesian Cooperators.
Witnessed by family and friends including many Salesians, they renewed their marriage vows with Fr Danny at St Joseph's Bracknell, and recommitted to their promises as Salesian Cooperators, with Sr Mary Treacy and Fr Michael Winstanley,... Read More »
Savio Salesian Chaplaincy gives Yr 11s a day of fun before revision
Posted: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:30
Fr Jakub SDB writes about a special treat for the hard-working GCSE students of Bootle
Half-term holidays are the time every student is excited about. A week of break - no school, no books, no homework. Time to relax and re-charge the batteries. There are however exceptions. Many Year 11s of Savio Salesian College come to school for a couple of hours every day to revise and prepare for their upcoming... Read More »
A busy week in India for Battersea group
Posted: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:53
Students from St John Bosco College Battersea went to India during half term with their Head Mr Paul Dunne and staff. The students are part of the 6th Form Don Bosco Ashalayam group, which supports and makes connections with the project in Kolkata.
On Sunday, Fr Andrew celebrated Mass at Auxillium Parish Church, Kolkata, which was a beautiful way to celebrate his birthday. The group... Read More »
Involved in marriage preparation? Our new book is for you!
Posted: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:57
In the latest book from Don Bosco Publications, Arturo Cattaneo takes cues from Pope Francis' exhortation on family life, Amoris Laetitia (2016), to offer guidance in helping engaged couples prepare for marriage.
The small and highly readable volume is an essential resource for anyone involved in marriage preparation, from priests to families and the couples themselves.
Arturo Cattaneo is a priest of... Read More »