Saint John Bosco never married. Soon after his schooling he began studying for the priesthood. He was ordained and became renowned for his holiness and devotion to the education of children, especially the poor.
Francesco Bosco was the father of Giovanni (John)) Bosco.
Saint John Bosco died in Turin, Italy on January 31, 1888.
Saint John Bosco died on January 31, 1888, in Turin, Italy.
John Bosco was 72 years old when he entered Heaven.
January 31 is the feast of Saint John Bosco.
Catholics pray to Saint John Bosco for his intercession and guidance in dealing with challenges that concern youth, students, and educators, as he is the patron saint of students and apprentices. Many believe that Saint John Bosco can help inspire, protect, and guide individuals in their academic and personal pursuits.
The feast of St. John Bosco is January 31.
Yes, St. John Bosco founded the Salesians
St. John Bosco worked with street boys in Italy and provided them with an education.
The feast of Don Bosco is January 31.
Patron saint of Christian apprentices, editors, publishers, school children and young people
Bosco was born in the evening of August 16, 1815, in the hillside hamlet of Becchia, Italy