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The Brothers are all travelling home after a fantastic weekend at Savio House.
We thank the Savio House community for their fantastic hospitality

The Brothers are reflecting on their weekend with Fr Bob

This morning, the Brothers are learning about communicating effectively from Fr Bob Gardner SDB

Today is the feast day of Blessed Stephen Sandor.

Almighty God,
You called your servant Stephen Sándor to be part of Don Bosco's great Salesian Family. You guided him, through Mary Help of Christians,
in his difficult mission for the salvation of souls and in sacrificing his life for Hungarian youth.
He gave witness to You.
At a time of persecution of the Church, he promoted Catholic press, service of the altar education of the young.
By his faithful and loyal spirit he pointed out to us to the way what is good and just.
We ask You to glorify him with the crown of martyrdom.
Through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

The brothers in formation are at Savio House this weekend

Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly gifts.

It has been 2 years since the first Echoes for the Soul., Fr Michael Winstanley's photograph reflection page.

If you've not visited the page, then why not check it out now!!

Today marks 2 years since the first Echoes for the Soul was posted.

Since then, more than 200 Echoes have been posted—each one showcasing a unique aspect of God's creation.

Fr Michael would like to offer his thanks for all your support and kind words, and is looking forward to creating more Echoes for you to enjoy.

Parliament chaplain marks D-Day anniversary with Lord Mayor of Westminster - Catholic Bishops' Conference D-Day commemorations took place outside Westminster City Hall on the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history.

Stati Uniti – Giornata Mondiale dell’Ambiente: le iniziative ambientali delle organizzazioni salesiane di tutto il mondo

(ANS – New Rochelle) – “Salesian Missions”, la Procura Missionaria salesiana con sede a New Rochelle, negli Stati Uniti, si unisce alle organizzazioni umanitarie e alla comunità internazionale nel celebrare la Giornata Mondiale dell’Ambiente, che si tiene ogni anno il 5 giugno. La giornata, quest’anno, si concentra sul ripristino del territorio, sulla desertificazione e sulla resilienza alla siccità, con il tema: “La nostra terra. Il nostro futuro. Siamo la ”

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Today, we are celebrating the Diaconate Ordination of Brother Alfred Augustine Unuakhe SDB, and Brother Stephen Mensah Teye SDB

You cam follow the service here:

Sacred Heart Church - Battersea - YouTube Sacred Heart Church, Battersea - under the care of the Salesians of Don Bosco

Final photograph before we all head off in different directions. Great retreat together, and once again, many thanks to Archbishop Tim.

Final evening of the Salesian retreat - our Mass was celebrated by Fr Gerry, Provincial - after a celebration dinner we commemorated the 40th anniversary of Religious Profession of Fr Gerry Briody and Fr Martin Coyle, and the 60th anniversary of Religious Profession of Fr Francis and Hugh Preston.
Later Fr Gerry was inducted into the Leeds Branch of the Association of the Italian Carabinieri.
We also took the opportunity to thank our Retreat Preacher, Archbishop Tim Costelloe SDB
A great night all told....

The "Dom Bosco" Institute in Porto Alegre, Brazil are working with Volunteers to serve local residents following the devastating floods in the region.

Today, Salesians celebrate the feast of Salesian Martyr, Blessed Joseph Kowalski.

Almighty and eternal God,
you gave to your blessed martyr, Blessed Joseph Kowalski,
the grace of sharing in the passion of Christ.
Help us in our weakness,
and as he did not hesitate to die for you,
grant us, too, the strength to live our lives confessing your name.

Blessed Joseph Kowalski, Pray for us!

Today at our retreat, we were honoured to celebrate with our Brothers Luka (CRO) and Paulin (AOS) as they received the Ministry of Acolyte from Archbishop Tim. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their studies for the priesthood.

Please keep the SDB Province in your prayers, as we come together for our annual retreat at Hinsley Hall, Leeds.
Led by Archbishop Tim Costelloe of the Perth Diocese, Australia - we are looking 'back at our stories and looking forward at the same time.'
We are delighted that the Communities of St Joseph's, Bolton and Valdocco, Farnborough are with us online.
We are delighted that the Salesian Archbishop is able to lead us this week.

Students of The Salesian Academy of St. John Bosco celebrated the Feast of Mary Help of Christians with a very special Mass in school and then joined the youth group of St. James' Bootle for a trip to Southport. Mary Help of Christians, pray for us! 🙏

Students and staff from Thornleigh Salesian College, are currently celebrating the feast of Mary Help of Christians in the Basilica in Turin! What a great way to celebrate the feast!

ANS are streaming in preparation for the services to celebrate the feast of Mary, Help of Christians.
You can join using the link below:

Study - Holy Mass and Procession of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians - Turin 2024 6.30 pm: MASS for the Salesian Youth Movement presided by Fr. STEFANO MARTOGLIO , Vicar of the Rector Major of the Salesians, the CHOIR OF THE VALDOCCO ORATO...

Today, the Salesian Family celebrate the feast of Mary, Help of Christians, principal patroness of the work of the Salesian Family.
Mary, Help of Christians. Pray for us

This weekend, 25-26 May, the first World Children's day will be celebrated in Rome.
While there are celebrations in Rome, Pope Francis invites all churches around the world to join in the celebrations in their Parishes.
You can read the message of Pope Francis from the 2nd March

First World Children's Day, 2024 | Francis Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the First World Children’s Day, 2024

Blessed Carlo Acutis, Patron of Salesian Youth Ministry in the GBR Province, is to be made a Saint!!

Pope Francis clears path for canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis - Vatican News Pope Francis recognizes a miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis and another to Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, and approves the canonization of 11 ...

Tomorrow, we will pray the Ninth and Final day of the Novena to Mary, Help of Christians.
On Friday, Salesians will be celebrating the feast of Mary, Help of Christians, and we will share the celebrations taking place in Rome in the Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians from 4pm-10pm.

Today we are praying the Eighth day of the Novena to Mary, Help of Christians

This year we say farewell to our two longest serving members of staff. Nick Crean, who joined the College in 1983, and Andy Smith, who joined the College in 1992, will both retire this summer after many years of dedicated and outstanding service to Salesian College. They have contributed with enthusiasm in so many
areas of school life during their careers and will be much missed by colleagues, students and parents, past and present.

If you would like to come and say farewell, please join us from 6pm on Thursday 4 July 2024, RSVP [email protected]