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John Bosco was an Italian priest who lived in the 1800s. He was a teacher, and was known for his many acts of kindness towards the poor; in 1929, he was canonized by the Catholic Church, and is called Saint John Bosco. His real name was John, but you may have heard him called Don Bosco. In this case, "Don" is not short for Donald; Don is an honorary title, meant to show respect. It was given to important people in the church, and was similar to calling someone "Sir" or "The Honorable..."
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Are the Salesians of John Bosco the same as the Salesians of Don Bosco?
Yes, John Bosco and Don Bosco are the same person. John is his first name, and I believe that Don is a title, so it would be Don John Bosco (as in Father John Bosco)
Are Don Bosco and John Bosco the same man?
Yes, the name should be Don John Bosco. Don is the Italian word of honor for a priest much as the word Father is used in English.
Is Don Bosco John Bosco's brother?
No, they are the same person after john Bosco was ordained he was called don Bosco because don is Italian for father
What was Saint Don Bosco's dog's name?
Saint Don Bosco's dog's name is Grigio
When is Saint John Bosco's feast day?
The feast of Don Bosco is January 31.
What was Saint John Bosco's father's name?
Francesco Bosco was the father of Giovanni (John)) Bosco.
When was Don Bosco canonized?
John Bosco was canonized on April 1, 1934 by Pope Pius XI.
What is the motto of Don Bosco Technical College?
St. John Bosco High School's motto is 'Ad Deum Qui Laetificat Juventutem Meam'.
When did Saint Don Bosco become a saint?
John Bosco was canonized on April 1, 1934, Rome by Pius XI.
What was the salesians order name?
The salesians order name is Don Bosco.
What was St. John Bosco's real name?
His birth name was Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco.
What was St. John Bosco martyrdom?
St. John Bosco was not martyred. He died of natural causes on January 31, 1888. He was a priest, educator, and founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco, dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth.
