Difference between revisions of "St Giovanni Bosco"
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| + | Priest, founder of Society of St Francis de Sales, which sends missions overseas. One of many homosexuals who found in the Catholic church a family and a mission. Repressed sexuality lead to his compassion for youth. Founded a movement of laity, the Association of Salesian Cooperators, with the same educational mission to the poor. In 1875, he began to publish the Salesian Bulletin, which is still being published today. Beatified in 1929 as a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Also known as Don Bosco, John Bosco, and Saint Giovanni Bosco. | ||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| − | == | + | * [[Prominent Religious Priests Who Identify as LGBTQ]] |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.donboscowest.org/saints/donbosco | ||
| + | * http://saintsresource.com/john-bosco | ||
| + | * http://www.giovannidallorto.com/biografie/bosco/bosco.html | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:33, 17 April 2018
Country
Italy
Birth - Death
1815 - 1888
Occupation
Religion
Description
Priest, founder of Society of St Francis de Sales, which sends missions overseas. One of many homosexuals who found in the Catholic church a family and a mission. Repressed sexuality lead to his compassion for youth. Founded a movement of laity, the Association of Salesian Cooperators, with the same educational mission to the poor. In 1875, he began to publish the Salesian Bulletin, which is still being published today. Beatified in 1929 as a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Also known as Don Bosco, John Bosco, and Saint Giovanni Bosco.
