Who we are?

The Engadine Parish is a faith community growing with Christ and His Church, building the Kingdom of God, in the Salesian Charism.

The Charism of St John Bosco calls us to create a community that is:

• a home that welcomes
• a parish that evangelises
• a community that prepares for life
• a playground where friends can meet and share.

Current Project

Myanmar Earthquake Appeal 

On the 28th of March, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Mandalay region of Myanmar, causing widespread destruction. The effects have been particularly crushing in Mandalay City, where the Salesians have a house for 60 street children. The Salesian Community in Mandalay are responding swiftly to provide aid to those in urgent need. The Salesian community buildings, including the children's home and classrooms, suffered extensive damage and are now declared unsafe, the children and staff have been forced to sleep in the adjacent fields. The local Salesian team, along with the community, is struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the affected people, however they continue to serve the most vulnerable, providing immediate assistance to displaced families by offering food, water, and essential supplies such as mosquito nets, tarpaulins, and bedding.

The situation in Myanmar is compounded by political instability, which has made humanitarian aid, transportation, and communication particularly difficult. Nevertheless, the Salesians remain unwavering in their mission to offer hope and practical support to those suffering in the aftermath of this disaster. Every dollar you donate will be matched from our Mission in Action Fund.  100% tax deductible. 

You may assist by donating to the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal and St John Bosco Parish will GIFT MATCH each dollar donated by parishioners.

How we Help?

We have been a Salesian Parish since we were established in January 1951.  It is through gratitude to the Salesians for helping to build our parish community, that we are now in a position to help the growth of other Salesian Parishes and Projects. We raise funds to help assist Salesian Projects in developing countries to provide aid and assistance to the most marginalised.

The Salesians of Don Bosco support the vocational teaching of underprivileged young women, men, boys and girls, in order that they find employment and become self-sufficient contributing members of their nation.

Salesian works include schools (academic, technical, agricultural), school luncheon programs, orphanages, workshops for unemployed youth, emergency programs, community help groups, accommodation for street children, running dispensaries and providing assistance to the disadvantaged.

With a presence in most countries of the developing world, the Salesians or Don Bosco are well placed to make responses that are quick, compassionate and generous to those in need during emergencies such as natural disasters, war or violence.

Past Projects

• Syrian and Turkey Earthquake Appeal 2023 - raised over $11,000 for relief , program support and medical assistance. 
• Ukraine Sept 2022 - raised over $12,400.00 for relief to assist Ukraine Refuges with Food, supplies, accommodation and education.
• Myanmar Sept 2021 - Assist Salesian Deacon Michael Pau from Myanmar (Burma) to provide aid including food and supplies to the many nearby poor in HsiPaw, Northern Shan State. An amazing $13,848 was raised.
• Don Bosco Co-educational High School and Vocational Centre in Salelologa, Samoa provides education and training to disadvantaged local youth. Sustaining the school has been a challenge as the parents of students are, in the main, subsistence farmers many of whom struggle to pay school fees. Your support is welcomed to continue providing the job skills needed, to bring hope to students, so they can secure employment after graduation within local industry.  The Parish contribute generously each year to cover much of the maintenance cost of the colleges' two buses and teachers salaries.