Novena to St John Bosco

What is a Novena?

A novena is nine days of prayer usually asking God for a specific intention or cause.  Novena prayers consist of individual and group prayers. In addition to these novena prayers, you can also attend Mass, pray the Rosary, or make other prayers for this intention. Fasting and giving alms through works of charity are another beautiful way to intercede with God for him to hear your prayers.

Novenas are a tradition of the Church with roots going back to the Apostles. His disciples spent nine days in prayer after Jesus' ascension into heaven. At the end of the nine days, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, to change His disciples and the world forever.

The Novena in Honour St John Bosco

The Novena in Honour of St. John Bosco is a nine-day prayer devotion dedicated to St John Bosco, an Italian priest and educator known for his work with disadvantaged youth in the 19th century.

During the novena, believers pray specific prayers each day, reflecting on Saint John Bosco’s life, virtues, and teachings, asking for his intercession for various intentions, such as guidance, protection, and assistance in their endeavours.

It’s a way for Catholics and others inspired by Saint John Bosco to deepen their spiritual connection with him and seek his help in their lives.

About The Saint John Bosco Novena

Novena Starts: January 22nd

Feast Day: January 31st

Birth: 1815

Death: 1888

St. John Bosco is the patron saint of apprentices, schoolchildren, editors and publishers, magicians, and juvenile delinquents