06/05/2026
"Death rather than Sin"
A patron saint for choirboys, delinquents, and altar servers, St. Dominic Savio was a teenage boy who pursued holiness in his great love in God. A student of St. John Bosco, Dominic, carried and applied the Salesian Spirituality despite being very young.
Much like St. Benilde, Dominic Savio pursued turning the mundane and ordinary things, extraordinary, offering them as service to the Lord. He pursued helping his delinquent peers find redemption since Don Bosco's oratory welcomed all people. He became part of the community that partakes in the salvation of souls.
Unfortunately, he passed away at just 14 years old due to disease. His life is an inspiration, especially to young people, that holiness and sanctity can be pursued regardless of age and whatever your past may be.
St. Dominic Savio, pray for us!