Answer: John Bosco (1815-1888) was an Italian Catholic saint, founder of religious orders and writer. He is renowned for his work in educating and rehabilitating poor and disadvantaged youth. He was spiritual from a very young age and a devotee of Mother Mary. He soon joined the seminary and became a priest, after which he dedicated his life to looking after street children and their betterment. He developed reformative teaching methods like the ‘Salesian Preventive System’ and set up homes for street boys. He faced much opposition throughout his life, but established various religious orders in the 19th century, like ‘Society of St. Francis de Sales’ and ‘Daughters of Mary Help of Christians’.

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'St John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth'
by James C Hamilton
Vatican Notes Volume: 63; Issue: 364; Page:38-39; 2015


St. John Bosco Educator
Centenary of Death
806 (1988)