New Provincial Council

Tuesday the 18th of July

The new Provincial Council, elected at our assembly earlier this year, met for the first time last month to appoint officers and begin their work. The new Provincial Council is: Kate Wilkinson (Coordinator) Sue McDonald (Treasurer) Deana Hunt (Secretary and Regional Link) Dan Antonio (Formation) Su...

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Provincial Assembly

Monday the 23rd of January

Provincial AssemblySunday, 29 January 2023Savio House, Bollington and Online2pm The provincial assembly of the Salesian Cooperators in our Province of St Thomas of Canterbury will take place at Savio House, Bollington [SK10 5RW] on Sunday 29 January 2023. The gathering begins at 2pm and will conclud...

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New Salesian Cooperators

Thursday the 16th of June

At recent retreat in honour of Mary Help of Christians at Savio House saw the enrolment of three new Salesian Cooperators. One of the trio, Danny, reflects on the experience and vocation journey that led him to this commitment. Blessed, broken, poured out, and shared This was the focus of our reflec...

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Retreat Day in celebration of Mary Help of Christians

Tuesday the 12th of April

Saturday 21 May, 10am - 3pm, Savio House, Bollington A retreat day to come together for formation and fellowship as we celebrate the feast.  Input from Fr Martin Coyle SDB, Mass at 2.15pm with renewal of promises. Suggested donation £10 Tea & coffee available, please bring a...

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Message for the Feast of St John Bosco

Monday the 31st of January

Jessica Wilkinson, our Provincial Coordinator,  shares the following message for the Feast of St John Bosco. Happy Feast Day! The feast of St John Bosco reminds me that our founder, friend and father is a gift for the whole Church, not just the Salesian family.  I give thanks every day fo...

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Christmas Greetings

Friday the 24th of December

Our World Coordinator, Antonio Boccia has sent this Christmas message to all Salesian Cooperators around the world. “True light came into the world, the one that enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not recognize him. " (Jn 1: 9-10) ...

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New Cooperators in Cowley

Sunday the 5th of December

On Thursday 25 November the Salesian Cooperators in Cowley celebrated the enrolment of four new member of the association. At a Mass led by Fr Hugh Preston SDB, our Provincial Delegate, the four new Cooperators made their commitment to be faithful disciples of Christ, to work for the advancement and...

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Pilgrim for Peace

Tuesday the 11th of May

In this great month of Salesian feasts there is one distinctly secular commemoration that is highlighted with both excitement and trepidation in my diary this year. Saturday 15 May is International Conscientious Objectors Day when I will make a Pilgrimage of Peace, cycling the 50-odd miles from home...

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Easter Greetings from our World Coordinator

Thursday the 15th of April

  The mystery of the Incarnation begins with Mary's “here I am” and culminates in Easter. That “here I am” that becomes availability, trust, vocation, is the response to the call of the Lord who does God enter into the history of humanity. In the days preceding Easter Su...

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Care for Creation

Thursday the 15th of April

In this article Sue Cooper shares her reflections from the Salesian Cooperators' retreat held on 27 March 2021. The beginning of Spring was an excellent time to focus on “Care for Creation” which was the title of last Saturday’s Cooperators Retreat.  As the buds begin to open ...

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New Centre for Salesian Cooperators in Bootle

Friday the 19th of March

Today, the Feast of St Joseph, Jessica Wilkinson (Provincial Coordinator) signed the decree that formally establishes a new centre for Salesian Cooperators at St James's Parish in Bootle.  Earlier this year, on the Feast of St John Bosco, eight new Salesian Cooperators were enrolled at St James...

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Lenten Retreat

Wednesday the 17th of March

Lenten Retreat The Salesian Cooperators are hosting a Lenten Retreat on Saturday 27 March. The timetable is as follows: 9:30 - 11am: Morning Prayer & Input 1:30 - 3pm: Encounters & Discussion 7 - 8pm: Evening Prayer & Social All welcome. Click here to Register.  

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Salesian Cooperators: Find Out More!

Tuesday the 2nd of February

There will be an introductory session to the Salesian Cooperators on Wednesday 10 February at 7pm. The meeting will take place on Zoom. At this gathering you can: Meet others who are inspired by St John Bosco Find out more about the vocation of a Salesian Cooperator Please register your interest b...

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Happy Feast Day!

Sunday the 31st of January

Today, 31 January, we celebrate the Feast of our founder, St John Bosco. Antonio Boccia, the World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators has sent this message to all Cooperators. This morning in Bootle, Merseyside we welcome nine new Salesian Cooperators as Ann, Hazel, Jean, John, ...

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Celebrate the Feast of Don Bosco

Monday the 11th of January

Moved by Hope. See I am making all things new (Rev21:5) Join us to celebrate the Feast of St John Bosco at our online retreat day on Saturday 30th January 2021 10:30am – 12:00pm Morning Prayer & Input on Rector Major’s Strenna  Speaker: Renato CursiRenato met the Salesian Y...

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