Don Bosco (St. John Bosco) was inspired to create a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit. Don Bosco founded:

Reflections on Salesian Connections by Francis Piccollo
Introduced by Fr. Michael Ribotta, SDB
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A young boy stole bread from Don Bosco and in turn, Don Bosco stole his heart for God. A Salesian vocation story worth retelling...

(A short story about Don Bosco's life and his Mission To Love)

Young John Bosco

God, it is said, sends the world saints when they are most needed-not men and women of "general holiness," but specialized experts who fit into the pattern of the times and are capable of giving God's tone to their century.

Welcome to our Salesian Volunteers Website!

If you are visiting this web site it is because you are interested in transforming this world.  You, like many young people, have the opportunity to do something to improve the life of the less fortunate! Take up the challenge with us!

Strenna 2016

Introduction to Salesian Youth Ministry

Salesian Youth Ministry educates for life in the cultural and social environment of the young person:

(Download printable Novena to Don Bosco)

God, come to our assistance.  O Lord, make haste to help us.  Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.