05/23/2026
St. John Bosco Award
John Bosco was an Italian priest, educator, and writer who dedicated his life to the education and service of young people. He employed teaching methods based on love rather than punishment. A follower of the spirituality and philosophy of Saint Francis de Sales, John Bosco dedicated his works to Saint Francis when he founded the Salesians of Don Bosco. His good works continue today. Saint John Bosco was canonized by Pope Pius the 11th on Easter Sunday, 1934. He was given the title, “Father and Teacher of Youth.” Today, he is known as the patron saint of those who work with young people.
The Saint John Bosco Award is recognition by the Diocese of Wilmington for outstanding contributions in several areas of ministry to our young people. Recipients must be adults who have been involved in ministry for 5 or more years and may be volunteers, paid staff, lay, clergy, or religious.
In Athletics 2026 award to John Parlamenti – St. John the Beloved; following the SJB tradition set by Mark Grimes, Teresa Williams and Todd Oliver, previous award winners
