John Bosco is commonly referred to as Don Bosco. "Don" is a title of respect in Italian, similar to "Father" in English, and is often used when addressing priests or respected individuals. Therefore, his full name is Saint John Bosco, but he is commonly known as 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)
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.
No, they are the same person after john Bosco was ordained he was called don Bosco because don is Italian for father
He did not change his name. He was born Giovanni (John) Melchiorre Bosco.The title 'Don' is not part of his name but is an Italian title give a priest, much like in English speaking countries that call priests 'Father.'
Saint Don Bosco's dog's name is Grigio
The feast of Don Bosco is January 31.
Francesco Bosco was the father of Giovanni (John)) Bosco.
John Bosco was canonized on April 1, 1934 by Pope Pius XI.
St. John Bosco High School's motto is 'Ad Deum Qui Laetificat Juventutem Meam'.
The salesians order name is Don Bosco.
St. John Bosco was not a martyr. He died of natural causes.
His birth name was Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco.