6 SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2026 RE&Chaplaincy Pilgrim Cross Walk to Walsingham During Holy Week 2026, two students from Thornleigh Salesian College and three others from the parishes, accompanied by the School Chaplain, took part in a remarkable spiritual journey: The Pilgrim Cross Walk from Ely Cathedral to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Over the course of three days, the group walked more than 65 miles, joining nearly 350 pilgrims from across the United Kingdom in preparation for the Good Friday and Easter celebrations at the Shrine. This pilgrimage was not a fundraiser or charity event, but a deeply personal journey of faith, prayer and reflection. For our students, and the wider group of pilgrims, it was an unforgettable experience - physically demanding, spiritually enriching and marked by a profound sense of community and purpose. We give thanks for the courage, commitment and witness of our young pilgrims, who embraced this opportunity to deepen their faith during the sacred seasons of Lent and Easter. Further information: www.pilgrimcross.org.uk Final Profession of Bro Andre Kankwenda SDB On 29th May, Bro Andre Kankwenda made his Final Profession of Vows, committing himself permanently to the Salesian way of life. The profession took place during a special Mass at which Fr Pascual Chávez SDB, Rector Major Emeritus of the Salesians, received his vows. The occasion also coincided with the celebration of 100 years of Salesian presence in Bolton. During the celebrations, former Thornleigh students who had gone on to become Salesian priests were recognised and thanked for their service. As a mark of appreciation, each received a commemorative memento acknowledging their contribution to the Salesian mission.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODA2Njk=