Youth Ministry Weekend - December 2025
Posted: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:52
Over the Christmas holidays, from the 27th-29th December 2024, the Salesian Brothers and 2 of the Salesian Sisters met up at Savio House for the final Youth Ministry Training weekend of 2024.
The weekend was led by Fr Joseph Tran SDB, Delegate for Youth Ministry in the GBR province, the topic of the weekend was the final document of the Salesian Youth Synod with Br Dieudonné sharing his experience... Read More »
Canonisation Date for Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:15
On Wednesday 20th November, Pope Francis announced the canonisation dates of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.
They will be Canonised during the Jubilee year in 2025. Below is information about the two new young saints to be Canonised.
Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) was an Italian teenager recognised for his deep Catholic faith and remarkable devotion to the Eucharist.... Read More »
Savio House Commitment Mass 2024
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:15
Each year, as part of their induction programme, the Bollington community at Savio House celebrate their Mass of commitment to the work of the year ahead and on Sunday 6th October the Provincial, Fr Gerry Briody, led the Savio House team in their Mass service.
The Savio Team will be led by Fr Martin Coyle, the Rector of Savio House, and George Latham, the Team Leader. The Savio Team are:
- Jindřich from... Read More »
Summer camp at St John Bosco College in Battersea
Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:31
From the 5th – 9th August, St John Bosco College in Battersea held a summer camp for approximately 60 young people. The aim of the summer camp was to give young people in Battersea a meaningful and joyful summer experience within the Salesian context. The camp allowed the collaboration between the post-confirmation group, young adults, parents in the parish, Salesians and Salesian cooperators.... Read More »
Summer Camp in St James' Parish in Bootle
Posted: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:45
This summer, St. James' Parish hosted an unforgettable Parish Camp, bringing together young people for two weeks of fun, faith, and friendship. The camp ran from July 25th to 28th and again from August 1st to 4th, and each day was packed with exciting activities and meaningful experiences.
Week 1: A Memorable Kick-off
The first week of camp began on the Feast of St James', the patron Saint of our Parish.... Read More »
New Savio Team Leader
Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:16
In June 2024, Savio House welcomed back George Latham in to his new role, as its new Retreat Team Leader.
George was a volunteer at Savio House in 2018-19, and returned in early 2020 while studying at Cliff College, just before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
George will replace Grace O'Hanlon who has been an incredible leader for the Savio team over the past two years.
We thank Grace for all of her... Read More »