WE ARE SALESIANS

The Spirit of Saint John Bosco

LIVING THE SALESIAN CHARISM

The Salesians are a family of men and women founded in 1859 by an Italian Catholic priest, St. John Bosco, commonly referred to as "Don" Bosco.

Since then his society has been known as the Salesians of Don Bosco, whose mission is making each Salesian school, parish, youth center or other work a home where young people are welcome, a school where they learn important life lessons, a parish where they gather to grow in faith, and a playground where friendships are built.

SALESIAN PRESENCE ON CAMPUS

With 14 priests and brothers in residence, the Salesians are ever-present in they daily lives of our students.  They take on many roles as teachers, club moderators, coaches, and spiritual guides. They assist on mission trips, run retreats, help organize our fund raisers and cheer on our students at sporting events, academic exhibitions and arts performances.
“St. John Bosco firmly believed that God has a special affection
and purpose for each young person. As his spiritual sons, we
Salesian priests and brothers dedicate our lives to journeying with
young people to assist them in growing into who God made them
to be and discovering their mission and purpose in life.”

- Fr. Abraham Feliciano, SDB, Director

WE ARE SALESIANS

Sharing A Common Mission: To Serve Others
    • Fr. Abraham Feliciano, SDB

      Director

    • Fr. Lou Konopelski, SDB

      Vice Director, Department Chair, Engineering; Teacher of Engineering and Computer Science; Head Mentor, Ironmen Robotics

    • Fr. James Mulloy, SDB

      Teacher of Theology; Moderator, Fishing Club; Moderator, Grilling Society

    • Br. Travis Gunther

      Coordinator of Youth Ministry

    • Fr. Tom Dunne, SDB

      Province Delegate for the Salesian Family; Province Delegate for the Salesian Cooperators

    • Fr. John Blanco, SDB

      Confessor

    • Fr. James McKenna, SDB '69

      Department of Advancement

    • Brother Thomas Dion, SDB

      Community Treasurer, Prenovitiate Coordinator

    • Brother Al Flatoff, SDB

      Horticulturist

    • Brother Tom Sweeney, SDB

      Full-time Substitute Teacher

    • Nicholas Jandernoa

      Candidate

    • Lorenzo D'Alessandro

      Candidate

SHARING A COMMON MISSION

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  • OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE INCLUDE

    All students are required to fulfill 100 hours of service over their 4 years.

    • Thanksgiving Food Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, Coat Drive, and Hygiene Supply Drive
    • Summer Service Retreats: Gospel Roads and B.E.S.T. Program
    • Feed the Poor and Homeless: Jersey City and New York City
    • Big Brothers/Freshman Mentoring Program
    • Mission trips to Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, and Florida
  • SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC EVENTS INCLUDE:

    Deepening our community’s spirit of family, faith and fun, our Youth Ministry team and Student Council organize social and athletic events that all will enjoy.

    • Intramural sports
    • Hiking, Laser Tag and Paint Ball outings
    • Spirit Week
    • Mother and Son Dance
    • Social gatherings before home football games
  • SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

    Nurturing faith and helping students along on their spiritual path,
    we offer many liturgical events and retreats throughout the year.

    • Morning Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation available daily
    • School community masses and seasonal prayer services
    • Preparation for and reception of the sacraments
    • Salesian Leadership retreats
    • Local and international pilgrimages

Contact Administration

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  • Photo of Joseph Azzolino

    Mr. Joseph Azzolino 

    President
    201-327-8003
  • Photo of Abraham Feliciano

    Fr. Abraham Feliciano 

    Director
    201-327-8003

Don Bosco Prep

492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: 201-327-8003 Fax: 201-327-3397
Together We Are Ironmen