Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s definitive vocational commitment (1844-1846)” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

With his well-known capacity for research, Arthur Lenti details the year of 1846, critical for Don
Bosco, which covers his establishment of the work in Valdocco. Don Bosco’ s commitment to young people is the heart of the article.

Contents:

• 1. Don Bosco’s Vocation Decision and Dream of 1844
• 2. The Oratory at the Refuge and at St. Philomena Little Hospital in the Valdocco District, and the ”Wandering”
• 3. Hostility confronting Don Bosco during the Oratory’s Wandering Period
• 4. Settling of the Oratory on Mr. Pinardi’s Property
• 5. Confrontation with the Marchioness Barolo-Don Bosco’s Definitive Vocational Choice
• 6. Don Rosco’s Illness of 1844-1846
• 7. Acquisition of the Pinardi House and Property (1851)
• Appendix I – Father Borel’s Letter to Marchioness Barolo (January 3, 1846) regarding Don Bosco’s Worrisome Health Condition
• Appendix II – Don Bosco’s Letter to Marquis Michael Cavour, Vicar of Turin (March 13, 1846)
• Appendix III – Marchioness Barolo’s Letter to Father Borel (May 18, 1846)
• Appendix IV – Introduction and Historical Outline

Reference time period: 1844 – 1846

Reference institution:
Institute of Salesian Studies