Don Bosco – a hard life lived generously

Don Bosco – a hard life lived generously

Don Bosco’s great compassion and service to the poor youth of Turin was influenced by his own difficult childhood experiences. www.salesiansireland.ie Biography John Bosco was born on 16th August, 1815, to the east of Turin. From a very early age he decided that...
Don Bosco – faith and commitment

Don Bosco – faith and commitment

In this fourth part of the series on Don Bosco, we hear about his faith and commitment as his ministry developed after ordination. www.salesiansireland.ie Biography John Bosco was born on 16th August, 1815, to the east of Turin. From a very early age he decided that...
The Oratory of Don Bosco

The Oratory of Don Bosco

A short reflection about the oratory that Don Bosco founded for the poor youth of Turin the 1840s www.salesiansireland.ie Biography John Bosco was born on 16th August, 1815, to the east of Turin. From a very early age he decided that he would dedicate his life to...
Don Bosco – Friend of the Young

Don Bosco – Friend of the Young

A short reflection on the ministry of Don Bosco with the poor youth in Turin in the 1840s and the founding of the Salesian order www.salesiansireland.ie Biography John Bosco was born on 16th August, 1815, to the east of Turin. From a very early age he decided that he...