Don Giovanni Bosco
Quotes:“Di Mihi Animas Caetera Tolle” “Give me souls…take away the rest.”
Born: Becchi, 16th August 1815.
Death: Valdocco, 31 January 1888. Age 72.
Proclaimed Saint:1st April 1934, Pope Pius XI
St Maria Mazzarello
Name:Maria Domenica Mazzarello.
Quote:"Make up your mind to become a saint."
Born: Mornese, 9 May 1837.
Death: Nizza Monferrato, 14 May 1881. Age 44.
Proclaimed Saint:12 June 1951, Pope Pius XII
Domenico Savio
Name: Domenico Savio.
Quotes: "I can't do big things. But I want all I do, even the smallest thing, to be for the greater glory of God.", "Death not sin"
Born: Riva, April 4 1842.
Death: 9 March 1857. Age 14.
Proclaimed Saint:1954, Pope Pius XII
Salesians of Don Bosco
Consisting of Fathers and lay Brothers, we Salesians are spread in 139 countries the Salesians of Don Bosco, focus in working with and for the young.
Our Mission
In the humble beginnings of the congregation, back in 1859, Don Bosco gave a clear and simple mission. A mission centralised on the education and evangelisation of the young, especially those with greater disadvantage than others. We Salesians live and work together in a community as Salesian Priests and Salesian Brothers. A Family atmosphere prevails in all our works, which helps in getting through to young people in a friendly way.
Our works include schools at all levels, youth centres, residential homes and support services for children with family problems and street children, as well as chaplaincies in schools and universities.
Salesian Sisters, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians
The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians are the female counterpart of the Salesian congregation. They are a religious community of women founded by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello.
Don Bosco Volunteers - VDB and CDB
Who are we?
The Don Bosco Volunteers are lay men (CDBs) and women (VDBs) who seek to live their everyday life with optimism and loving kindness, according to the spirit of Don Bosco. In response to the Lord’s call, we are consecrated, that is, we profess the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. This helps us to love God and the persons around us with an “undivided heart”. All the Volunteers form part of a Secular Institute.