Don Bosco's Meets the Young in Louisiana

Amazing!  This is a beautiful video!  Check out the part 2 below!

Youth Rally at Alario Center on the Westbank

The picture and the following come from NOLA.com:  The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, the Archbishop of New Orleans, bows his head in prayer beneath a banner with the image of St. John Bosco during a viewing of the relics of St. John Bosco, youth rally and mass at the Alario Center in Westwego Tuesday, September 21, 2010. More than 2,500 students from New Orleans metro area Catholic schools attended the event which is part of a journey through 130 nations which began in January 2009 on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Salesian order and is part of a five year pilgrimage preparing for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Don Bosco's birth near Turin ,Italy in 1815. The relic consists of tissue and bone from the right hand and arm of the saint , which are encased in a life sized effigy of the saint. Don Bosco is the patron saint of young people and founder of the Salesian order, which locally operatesArchbishop Shaw High School.

The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, second from right in red accented robe, and other priests bless the gifts before communion during a viewing of the relics of St. John Bosco, youth rally and mass at the Alario Center in Westwego Tuesday, September 21, 2010. More than 2,500 students from New Orleans metro area Catholic schools attended the event which is part of a journey through 130 nations which began in January 2009 on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Salesian order and is part of a five year pilgrimage preparing for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Don Bosco's birth near Turin ,Italy in 1815. The relic consists of tissue and bone from the right hand and arm of the saint , which are encased in a life sized effigy of the saint. Don Bosco is the patron saint of young people and founder of the Salesian order.

WWL News Covers the Don Bosco Among Us Tour in Louisiana

Father Jim McKenna of St. Rosalie Church in Harvey discusses the visit of the relic of St. John Bosco at his church this week.

St. Rosalie Church is located at 600 Second Avenue in Harvey.

Don Bosco's Relic Arrives in Louisiana!

The relic of Don Bosco has arrived in Harvey, Louisiana and will at St. Rosalie Parish for veneration all day on Monday, September 20.  Take some time to say a prayer for the good work of the Salesians on the Westbank!

Don Bosco's Relic in Louisiana

The relic of Don Bosco is set to visit our Salesian Family in Louisiana!  Fr. Jim McKenna, SDB has written a letter for the Salesian Family of the Westbank and all those who would like to come and share the grace and joy of the visit!  Here is a link to the dates and times.

St. Rosalie Church 608 First Ave. Harvey, LA Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 7:00 a.m. til 9:00 p.m.

(504) 340‐1962

Alario Center 2000 Segnette Blvd. Westwego, LA Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 10:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m.

(504) 340‐6727

St. John Bosco Church 2114 Oakmere Dr. Harvey, LA Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 5:00 p.m. til 10:00 p.m. (504) 340‐0444