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About Me

* Born: August 15 1815 in Becchi, Italy. * Ordained in June 5, 1841 at Turin. * "Father and Teacher to the young." * Founded the Salesians December 1859 with 22 followers. Today, over 18,000 Salesian Brothers and Priests minister to the needs of youth in school, hospitals and churches around the world. * Co-founder, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) on August 5, 1872. Today they number over 17,000 world-wide. * Died: January 31 1888 in Turin, Italy. * Canonized on April 1, 1934, by Pope Pius XI. * Patron of Apprentices, Editors and Publishers "Dreams are very significant in my Life. It was with dreams that made me see my visions." From his very First Dream at the age of nine, and continuing, apparently for the remainder of his life, Don Bosco was favored by God with dreams which gave him clear directions for his life and ministry. God revealed to Don Bosco that he would become a priest; that he would work with boys and bring them closer to Jesus and to His mother; that he would establish a religious order which would spread throughout Italy and Europe and would eventually send missionaries to many other countries of the world. These dreams contained many details which proved, years later, to be completely accurate and correct.

My Interests

While in college then & now... What's keeping you busy? Could you be drawn towards the arts or the sciences? Perhaps you have travel stories to tell? What was the last book you read? Find out about things in common with your alumni.

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We just recieved the 2004 Don Bosco Calendar from the USA. We would like to distribute and share it with all the bosconians here in the Philippines, irregardless whether you are a member or non-member of our association, (DBPAA) of North America. FREE OF CHARGE If you are interested, please respond by e-mail with your name, mailing address and phone number, year at Don Bosco (elementary, high school, college, undergraduate , etc.), if applicable. Location (Baguio, Mandaluyong, Makati, Tarlac, Pampanga, etc.) is optional but certainly would be great to know.The calendars will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis while supplies last. A great DB keepsake item. FREE OF CHARGE. So, order now and recieve your personal copy soon.In boscotogether, [email protected]