Salesian School makes pilgrimage to Arundel
Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018 15:12
Friday May 18th 2018 saw another group from Salesian School Chertsey attend the second Diocesan Secondary School Pilgrimage to Arundel Cathedral. Nine pupils from years 8-10 were driven by minibus by Fr. Marco, Mrs. Morrison and Br. Mateusz.
After a remarkably stress-free drive for an hour and fifteen minutes, the group arrived at the designated car park where the schools were to congregate.... Read More »
Feast of Mary Help of Christians
Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018 14:34
Our founder, St John Bosco, had a special devotion to Mary Help of Christians, and dedicated his Salesians to her. Her feast on 24th May is a very special day for the Salesian Family, and this year, we also celebrate the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, the church Don Bosco built in Valdocco, Turin, in her honour. The picture above features a banner... Read More »
Cooperators' Marian day at Chertsey
Posted: Tue, 22 May 2018 23:42
John Ryan sums up a vibrant day at Chertsey, in preparation for the feast of Mary Help of Christians, and Bernard O'Neill outlines the spiritual content.
On Sunday 20th May, Chertsey Cooperators under the guidance of Ken & Barbara Greaney, organised a Mary, Help Of Christians Celebration Day at St Anne's School in Chertsey, with talks by Fr David O'Malley SDB.
Cooperators from Chertsey, Cowley, Battersea... Read More »
Pentecost concert raises funds for Don Bosco BREADS in India
Posted: Tue, 22 May 2018 14:16
The Stop Gaps Choral Ensemble, from Mumbai, India, gave a Pentecost concert at Sacred Heart, Battersea on Sunday 20th May.
The varied programme which included classical pieces, spirituals and Bollywood music, delighted the audience, and the funds raised from the event have been donated to Don Bosco BREADS (Bangalore Rural Education and Development Society). ... Read More »
We've updated our Privacy Policy
Posted: Tue, 22 May 2018 10:40
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - the new law in the UK and EU that increases your privacy rights and gives you better control over how your personal data is used - becomes enforceable on Friday 25th May 2018..
We have updated our privacy and cookies policy to ensure we are in compliance with the requirements of GDPR. Don Bosco Publications has also updated its terms and conditions for... Read More »
FEAST OF PENTECOST
Posted: Sun, 20 May 2018 14:19
© Picture from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLa-lj0zCGg
Spirit of God ...
Come down upon us anew,
teach us unity.
Renew our hearts
and teach us to love as you love us,
to forgive as you forgive us.
Pope Francis
Global Novena to Mary Help of Christians 2018
Posted: Mon, 14 May 2018 11:45
For the nine days leading up top her feast on 24th May, we traditionally pray a novena to Mary Help of Christians, who is close to the hearts of all of the Salesian Family. This year, as we mark the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin, the global novena is a series of videos on the theme of Don Bosco's dreams which feature Mary Help of Christians.... Read More »
Prepare for the Feast of Mary Mazzarello with our new book
Posted: Fri, 4 May 2018 22:16
The latest in our Pocketbook series from Don Bosco Publications is a little book telling the story of St Mary Mazzarello, who fouded the Salesian Sisters with Don Bosco.
We celebrate her feast on 13th May, so it's just the right time to find out more about this inspiring woman.
Order on our website now: £1.60 including UK p&p. Contact Publications for overseas postage.
St Joseph the Worker - Religious Brothers' Day
Posted: Tue, 1 May 2018 10:23
On 1st May, the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, we celebrate all religious Brothers, and especially our Salesian Brothers, giving thanks for their work and the gifts they bring, and praying that more will hear the call to brotherhood in religious life.
We also pray today that all workers may receive dignity, respect, fulfilment and proper value through their work, and that those who seek work... Read More »
School retreat group gets a new angle on Savio House
Posted: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:12
Last week the Savio House team ran a day retreat for 69 pupils from Alderley Edge School for Girls. The team were blessed to be able to run their activities in the rare British sunshine - and Alderley Edge brought along their drone to be able to capture the team and Savio in the sun.
What a great way to make sure everyone gets in the group photo!