Salesians of Don Bosco UK

Who we are

Working for Youth in Need

The Salesians of Don Bosco, (SDB) are an international Roman Catholic Religious Order of men dedicated to working with young people, especially those who are disadvantaged.

Founded by Saint John Bosco in Italy during the nineteenth century, we now number over 16,000 Priests and Brothers, present in 128 different countries all over the world.

Wherever we work, the development of the young through education and evangelization is the focus of all our concern because we believe that our total dedication to the young is our best gift to humanity. Saint John Bosco said, "I have promised God that I would give of myself to my last breath for my poor boys."

In the Salesian province of Great Britain we have over 70 Salesians (Priests and Brothers) working from 8 communities, with responsibility for schools, parishes, youth work and a retreat centre.

We collaborate with other members of the Salesian Family including the Salesian Sisters, Cooperators, Volunteers of Don Bosco and Past Pupils.

You can find out more about the Salesians of Don Bosco by logging onto our website.

Salesian Provincial Office, Bolton

The Salesian Provincial Office in Bolton is the administrative centre for the British Province of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the registered charity Salesians of Don Bosco UK. There is also a resident Salesian Community at Thornleigh House. The Province’s Social Communications Office and Don Bosco Publications are located within the property. Thornleigh Salesian College, an 11-18 comprehensive school under the Trusteeship of the Salesians of Don Bosco, is situated in the grounds of Thornleigh House.

The Provincial Office services the needs of the communities and works in the Province through the provision of administrative support, oversight and advice in areas such as finance and banking, employment and personnel matters, health and safety monitoring, vehicle leasing, property maintenance and risk assessments. The Provincial Office also deals with links with other parts of the Salesian world including international bank transfers.

The Provincial Office occupies a small suite of modern offices creating a pleasant and friendly working environment.