Original portrait of Saint John Bosco in Turin

Father of the Young

St. John Bosco Novena (General Saint Form)

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A complete historical general saint novena, applied to St. John Bosco in 2026 as the source directions allow. This different complete edition repeats the same prayer each day; it does not claim to restore the former proper readings, litany, or hymn.
Often prayed for
Youth, fathers, guidance, perseverance, trust, vocations, and protection from the snares of the world.
Length
9 days
Feast
January 31
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May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and all the Saints intercede with God for us.

V. The Lord hath glorified His saints. R. And hath heard them crying unto Him.

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Preserve us, O Lord, we beseech thee, from all dangers of body and soul: and by the intercession of glorious and blessed Mary, the ever Virgin Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed John Bosco and of all thy Saints, grant us, in thy mercy, health and peace; that all adversities and errors being removed, thy Church may serve thee with a pure and undisturbed devotion. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. John Bosco, pray for us.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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A complete historical general saint novena, applied to St. John Bosco in 2026 as the source directions allow. This different complete edition repeats the same prayer each day; it does not claim to restore the former proper readings, litany, or hymn.

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St. John Bosco is remembered as a fatherly saint of the young, a teacher, a founder, and a tireless helper of boys who needed guidance and protection. Catholics turn to him for youth, fatherhood, vocation, and practical charity.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

youth, students, teachers, boys in danger

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for youth, students, teachers, and boys in danger.

Usual timing

Any nine consecutive days

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Original portrait of Saint John Bosco in Turin

Don Bosco in Turin, c. 1880