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What was the name of the group that Johnny Bosco founded among his friends at Chieri?
Society of Cheerfulness.
Why was Mamma Margaret widely respected?
Because of her reputation for great piety and the affection she inspired in others.
When did Don Bosco’s father die?
1817
When did Don Bosco join the seminary?
30th October 1835.
When was Johnny’s confirmation?
4th August 1830.
When did Don Bosco begin the oratory?
8th December 1841.
When did Dominic Savio enter the oratory of Don Bosco?
29th October 1854.
What was the motto of Dominic Savio?
“Death rather than sin.”
When did Dominic Savio die?
9th March 1857.
When did Don Bosco cry during the Mass at the altar of Mary Help of Christians?
16th May 1887.
Who appeared to Don Bosco in his dream at the age of nine?
Jesus Christ.
Name the priest who offered to teach Johnny Bosco.
Fr. Calosso.
Who was the Bishop present at Don Bosco’s death bed?
Bishop John Cagliero.
Where did Don Bosco finish his seminary studies?
At Chieri.
What magazine did Don Bosco bring out against the bad press?
The Friend of Youth.
When did Don Rua receive the cassock?
3rd October 1852.
What is the name of the dog that protected Don Bosco whenever he was in danger?
Grigio.
Who encouraged Don Bosco to start a religious society?
Minister Rattazzi.
What did Pope Pius IX say to Don Bosco in 1858?
“Write down everything; I grant you everything that I can grant you.”
What was the name of the saintly boy who died in 1857?
Dominic Savio.
When were Don Cagliero and Don Francesia ordained?
1862
What did Don Bosco tell Cagliero in 1862?
“Up to now we have honoured the immaculate; now on we shall honour Mary Help of Christians.”
Where was the first house outside Turin started?
At Mirabello with Don Rua as its first Rector.
When did Don Bosco meet Mary Mazarello?
1864
Who wished to make Don Bosco a cardinal?
Pope Pius IX.
When did Don Bosco gather the past pupils for the first time?
In 1871.
Where was the foundation of the Sister congregation of Mary Help of Christians started and when?
At Mornese, 1872.
To which country were the first Salesian missionaries sent?
To South America.
Who requested Don Bosco to build the Church of Sacred Heart in Rome?
Pope Leo XIII.
When was Don Rua nominated as Don Bosco’s vicar?
1884
What did Don Bosco say to Fr. Viglietti on December 23rd, 1887?
“Up to now we have always walked on safe ground. We cannot go wrong; it is Mary who guides us.”
What motto did Don Bosco give to Salesians on 30th December 1887?
“I recommend work, work, and work.”
What did Don Bosco say to Fr. Sala in 1888?
“Our congregation is led by God and protected by Mary Help of Christians.”
What did Don Bosco say on 29th January 1888 at his death bed?
“Jesus! Mary! Jesus and Mary! I give you my heart and my soul. O! Mother! Mother! Open the gates of heaven for me.”
How many Salesians attended the first General Chapter?
17 Salesians (1 priest, 15 clerics and 1 aspirant).
Which pope asked Don Bosco to apologize to Msgr. Gastaldi?
Pope Leo XIII.
Which Archbishop threatened to suspend Don Bosco?
Archbishop Lorenzo Gastaldi.
Which Cardinal was a close friend of Don Bosco?
Cardinal Gastano Alimonda.
Who were the Biographers of Don Bosco?
Don Lemoyne (Volumes 1 - 9), Amei (Volume 10), Ceria (Volumes 11 - 19).
What was the motto given by Don Bosco to his missionaries?
Work and Temperance.
What motto did Don Bosco write on the walls of his rooms and in the dormitories?
God sees you.