Morand Wirth – Don Bosco and the salesians

This book offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Saint John Bosco’s life and the growth of the Salesian Congregation from 1815 to 1965.

Through meticulous research, the author traces Don Bosco’s journey from his humble beginnings to the establishment of the Salesian Society and its global expansion. Drawing from primary sources, the narrative highlights key milestones and challenges faced by Don Bosco and his followers. This condensed history provides insight into the enduring impact of the Salesian movement, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Index

• Preface 
• Introduction 
• Part I. The beginnings of the salesian work 1815 – 1888
  • Chapter 1: John Bosco’s early years 1815 – 1841
  • Chapter 2: The beginnings of the Oratory 1841 – 1847
  • Chapter 3: The oratory house – 1847 and 1862 the artisans 
  • Chapter 4: The oratory house – 1847 and 1862 the students
  • Chapter 5: The student societies 
  • Chapter 6: Dominic Savio, 1842 – 1857
  • Chapter 7: Recreation
  • Chapter 8: Birth of the salesian society 1850 – 1864
  • Chapter 9: The salesian coadjutors 
  • Chapter 10: The salesian Constitutions up to 1874 
  • Chapter 11 : The apostolate in Italy from 1863 to 1875 
  • Chapter 12: Beginnings of the work in Europe 1875 – 1888 
  • Chapter 13: Salesian regulations up to 1888
  • Chapter 14: Mary Mazzarello 1837 – 1881
  • Chapter 15: The salesian sisters until the death of Don Bosco
  • Chapter 16: The salesian cooperators 
  • Chapter 17: The salesians in america the first missions, 1875 – 1888 
  • Chapter 18: Consolidation of the congregation 1874 – 1888 
• Part II. Consolidation and world expansion of the salesian work after 1888
  • Chapter 19: Michael Rua, 1837 – 1910 
  • Chapter 20: The salesians in Europe under Father Rua 
  • Chapter 21 : Progress in america and first steps in Asia and Africa
  • Chapter 22: Paul Albera and Philip Rinaldi
  • Chapter 23: Peter Ricaldone and Renato Ziggiotti
  • Chapter 24: General chapters; regulations and constitutions of the salesian society after 1888 
  • Chapter 25: Salesian formation
  • Chapter 26: The salesian missions after 1910
  • Chapter 27: Salesians under persecution
  • Chapter 28: The salesian sisters after 1888 
  • Chapter 29: The cooperators after 1888
  • Chapter 30: The past pupils
  • Chapter 31: New trends
  • Chapter 32: The salesians after Vatican II 
• Bibliography
• Index

Reference time period: 1815 – 1965