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We Salesians of Don Bosco, Province of St. Philip the Apostle, are part of an international community of consecrated religious, both brothers and priests, founded by Saint John Bosco. Our mission is to evangelize and educate young people, especially those who are poor and at risk, in the style of Don Bosco.
Apr 18, 2024 · St. John Bosco (born August 16, 1815, Becchi, near Turin, Piedmont, kingdom of Sardinia [Italy]—died January 31, 1888, Turin; canonized April 1, 1934; feast day January 31) was a Roman Catholic priest who was a pioneer in educating the poor and founded the Salesian order.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
We are led by nearly 30,000 missionaries including Salesian Priests, Brothers, Sisters and novices who serve as Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.), the second largest order in the Roman Catholic Church. We are joined by thousands of passionate volunteers, committed lay staff and generous donors.
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Author: Unknown. DON BOSCO'S STORY. Testo italiano. John Bosco was born on the 16th of August 1815, in Becchi, a hamlet belonging to the municipality of Castelnuovo d'Asti (today Castelnuovo Don Bosco). He came from a family of poor farmers. He lost his father, Francesco, at the age of two.
We are nearly 30,000 Priests, Brothers, Sisters and novices serving in the spirit of our founder, Don Bosco, an Italian Catholic priest who devoted his life to fulfilling the needs of orphans and vulnerable children.
We are the largest Congregation of women religious with over 11,000 Sisters serving in 97 countries. Founded in 1872 by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello, the Salesian Sisters are dedicated to reaching the youth for Christ.
John Bosco. John Melchior Bosco ( Italian: Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco; 16 August 1815, [4] – 31 January 1888), [5] [6] [7] popularly known as Don Bosco [ˈdɔm ˈbɔsko, bo-], [8] was an Italian Roman Catholic priest, educator, and writer.
