St. John Bosco, Patron Saint of Students and Apprentices
St. John Bosco, popularly known as Don Bosco, is famous for his social and educational reform. John established many centers for young people, the most famous of all being called the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales. Here, boys were taught in the Catholic faith, as well as academics, the intent being to raise up a generation of solidly Catholic youth. He also founded the Salesian Society, which helped educate poor children. St. John Bosco devoted his life to properly educating and training the youth.
