John Bosco - Wikipedia
John Melchior Bosco, SDB (Italian: Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco; Piedmontese: Gioann Melchior Bòsch; 16 August 1815 [4] – 31 January 1888), [5] popularly known as Don Bosco (IPA: [ˈdɔm ˈbɔsko, bo-]), [6] was an Italian Catholic priest, educator and writer of the 19th century.
St. John Bosco - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Saint John Bosco is the patron saint of apprentices, editors and publishers, schoolchildren, magicians, and juvenile delinquents. His feast day is on January 31. Continue reading about St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco - Encyclopedia Britannica
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 Life Story of St. John Bosco | Salesian Society (Salesians of Don ...
Don Bosco's liturgical feast day is January 31st. St. John Bosco, pray for us and for all the young people in the world! The original title of this brief story about Don Bosco is "A Man Sent by God." It was written by Fr. Paul Aronica, SDB in 1988 and published by Salesiana Publishers.
Saint John Bosco - Franciscan Media
Jan 31, 2024 · John Bosco educated the whole person—body and soul united. He believed that Christ’s love and our faith in that love should pervade everything we do—work, study, play. For John Bosco, being a Christian was a full-time effort, not a …
Saint John Bosco: Modern Apostle of Youth - Catholicism.org
Apr 2, 2008 · For this was the birthday of one of the greatest and most beloved of modern saints, Saint John Bosco. The Making of a Saint. No one is born a saint. Heroic sanctity, which is what our Holy Mother the Church honors in her canonized children, must be achieved.
Discover Saint John Bosco's Inspiring Journey of Compassion
Oct 19, 2024 · Saint John Bosco, affectionately known as Don Bosco, remains one of the most influential figures in Catholic education and youth welfare. His life, marked by perseverance, compassion, and a deep commitment to the well-being of disadvantaged youth, has left an indelible mark on history.
Salesians of Don Bosco | Eastern USA and Canada
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.
Saint John Bosco - uCatholic
Jan 31, 2024 · Saint John Bosco, affectionately known as Don Bosco, was the visionary founder of the Salesian Society. Born to impoverished parents in Becchi, near Castelnuovo in Piedmont, Italy, on August 16, 1815, he passed away on January 31, 1888.
Saint John Bosco: Father, Teacher, Friend - My Catholic Kids
Father Bosco, or Don Bosco, disapproved of corporal punishment, instilling a sense of duty and virtue instead. He encouraged frequent reception of of the Sacraments and daily Mass, guided children in a fatherly way, and united spirituality with work, study, and play.