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The Saint John Bosco Salesian Portal

Don Bosco Salesian Portal is the website of St. John Bosco’s Salesian Family of the eastern United States and Canada. It is meant to be a “clearing house” for all things Salesian according to the “Oratory Criteria” of school, church, home, and playground and the “meeting hub” for all of us in the Family. It is sponsored by the Salesian Family Provincial Council of St. Philip the Apostle and St. Joseph Provinces. Please see our “Welcome!” message for information regarding use of the Portal.

Salesian Family News From
Around the World and at Home

Looking for a past Letter of the Rector Major? Find it here..

The monthly newsletter & archives of The Salesian Bulletin since 1877! Don Bosco created this newsletter for his Cooperators!

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Pilgrims of Hope
Jubilee 2025

“We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire…” ~ Pope Francis

"Anchored in Hope,
Pilgrims with Young People"
Strenna 2025

“We are convinced that nothing and no one can separate us from Christ. Because we want to and must remain anchored, clinging to Him… The anchor of Hope, therefore is Christ Himself who bears the sufferings and wounds of humanity on the cross in the presence of the Father. The anchor, in fact, is the shape of a cross, which is why it was also depicted in the catacombs to symbolize the belonging of the deceased faithful to Christ the Savior.” ~ Don Martoglio, SDB, Vicar of the Rector Major

Upcoming Events in the Salesian & Ecclesial World

For a full list of events:

SDB GENERAL CHAPTER XXIX

Valdocco: February 16, 2025 - April 12, 2025

JUBILEE 2025

Learn more about the 2025 Jubilee:

Jubilee 2025
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Join the Ranks of the Salesian Saints!

Grow in your relationship with God through prayer and the deepening your knowledge of our Holy Faith and Salesian Family Sanctity.

The 200th Anniversary of Don Bosco’s Dream at Age Nine

We have compiled resources from multiple sources regarding this wonderful event.

Come Visit Don Bosco & Mother Mazzarello!

Live under the same roof as did Don Bosco, Mamma Margaret, Dominic Savio, Mickey Magone, Don Rua, Cardinal Cagliero… and then make a pilgrimage to Becchi, Mornese, Nizza, and Rome!