100 years of Salesians in Amstetten: an inheritance full of hope and joy!

100 years of Salesians in Amstetten: an inheritance full of hope and joy!

Preinsbacherstraße 32, 3300 Amstetten, Österreich - an important anniversary is celebrated in Amstetten: On December 16, 2024, exactly 100 years ago, the first Salesian Don Boscos came into the city. This historically valuable arrival is documented by a sign at Preinbacherstraße 32, where the religious community was housed at the time. Another important event followed on January 1, 1925: Father Kranner celebrated the first Holy Mass in the heart of Jesus Church in the building, which laid the foundation for the Salesian's pastoral activity, as the report.

Since their foundation, the Salesian Don Boscos have been tirelessly active to enrich the life of young people. Father Hermann Sandberger, who has been working in the Heart of Jesus since September, emphasizes that the Don Bosco home is of central importance. In difficult life situations, young people not only receive a warm meal, but also support from tutoring and sporting activities. In addition, the order is involved in the pastoral work and offers an extensive range of services and confessions, which is high in the municipality, as Tips .

50 Salesians in Austria

The Salesian Don Boscos are active in Austria with 46 members and their employees in key areas such as education, youth and pastoral care. They look after parishes, youth centers and offer educational institutions for refugees. Father Sandberger is reminiscent of Don Bosco's inspiring words: "Be happy, do good and let the sparrows whistle!". This maxim reflects the spirit of the order, which in 134 countries worldwide has more than 14,000 Salesians, who do justice to young people and offer support. The tireless work and the legacy of Don Bosco continue to live in Amstetten and set important standards in youth welfare and education.