The Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco are an international organisation of Catholic priests and brothers founded by St. John Bosco in 1859. They are devoted to serving young people, especially those who are disadvantaged or marginalised.
In partnership with schools, youth centres, hostels, camps and parishes, the Salesians strive to bring the message of God to the lives of young people with joy and enthusiasm. They accompany the young on their journey through life, empowering them to become “good Christians and honest citizens.”
St. John Bosco, affectionately known as Don Bosco began his mission by supporting, educating and befriending vulnerable young men who had been outcast from society. He dedicated his life to establishing oratories (youth centres) and schools to serve these marginalised boys. Today, the Salesians continue his mission around the world, remaining steadfast in their focus on education and the wellbeing of young people.
The first Salesians arrived in Australia in 1922. The Australia–Pacific Province now includes Australia, Samoa, Fiji and New Zealand. The global Salesian family is a vast movement of people committed to the education and spiritual care of youth. It brings together countless lay collaborators who work alongside Salesian priests, brothers and sisters. Missionary work remains central to the Salesian charism, with missions active in many parts of the world.
For more information about the Salesians of Don Bosco in Australia visit: www.salesians.org.au
For more information about the worldwide Salesian congregation visit : www.sdb.org
Salesian Missions Australia
The Australian Salesian Missions Office founded in the 1960’s is part of the Salesian of Don Bosco – Australia-Pacific Province (Salesian Society (Vic) Inc.) and is a Catholic organisation. We are followers of St John Bosco; committed to helping youth build a better future, through education and vocational training.
In 1986 Salesian Missions Australia was granted tax deductible status for donations received for the relief of poverty in developing countries and subsequently recognised as The Australian Salesian Mission Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) in 2000 or more commonly known as Salesian Missions Australia. The Provincial Council of the Salesian Society in Australia is the Governing Board of ASMOAF and is responsible for the administration of ASMOAF.
Making the world a better place
ASMOAF assists Salesians in developing countries in their work for the alleviation of poverty by providing financial assistance through your generous donations. Many of these undertakings are facilitated through the Don Bosco schools.
As we are part of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Australia – Pacific Province; it is our responsibility to take care of our Pacific neighbours; namely Samoa and Fiji.
Samoa
– Don Bosco Technical Centre, Alafua
– Don Bosco Co-educational College and Vocational Centre, Salelologa
Fiji
– Salesian House of Studies, Suva
– Newly established Parish in Nasinu
