The Pilgrimage of Don Bosco's Sacred Relic in Sri Lanka

Dungalpitiya Dec 1: The Salesians of Don Bosco Sri Lanka, received the casket containing the Sacred Relic of Don Bosco at the Bandaranayake International Airport at 8.30 a.m today.  Special arrangements were made at the VIP lounge of the airport for the eminent personalities to pay their respects to St.John Bosco.     The casket was then taken in procession from the airport to the Provincial House at Dungalpitiya wh...

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Press Conference

In preparation for the arrival of the Sacred Relic of St.John Bosco, in Sri Lanka, the Salesians of Don Bosco Sri Lanka heralded the news through a press conference. A cross section of media personnels from the electronic as well as the print media were present for the press conference. On the dias were the following eminent personalities   Rev. Fr. Nihal Liyanage – Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr. Shiran Karawgodate – Provin...

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About Relic

In the tradition of pilgrimage, the relics of St. John Bosco are being carried into the towns and villages, neighborhoods and centers where the Gospel is announced among the young and the poor today. This pilgrim journey through 130 nations began on January 31, 2009, the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Salesian Congregation. It prepares us for the 2015 celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Don Bosco’s birth near Turin, Italy...

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Don Bosco's Relic in Sri Lanka!

Don Bosco the Father, Teacher and Friend of youth is coming to meet us in Sri Lanka. The Sacred Relic of St.John Bosco is being carried into towns and villages throughout the world, where he continues to inspire millions and especially the young. This pilgrim journey through 130 nations began on January 31, 2009, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Salesian Congregation. It is in preperation for the celebration of the 200th ...

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