ORATORY NIGHT
WHAT IS AN "ORATORY?"
Don Bosco began his work for young people at his "Oratory of St. Francis de Sales" in 1841. This Oratory moved around to several places in Turin, Italy until 1846, when it finally settled in the city's Valdocco district. It was a home for young people to gather, play games, to learn and to grow in faith.
The Oratory was not only a place where young people gathered it was also an EXPERIENCE.
There are 4 elements of a Salesian Oratory
it is a HOME that welcomes
It is a PARISH that evangelizes
It is a SCHOOL that prepares for life
It is a PLAYGROUND where friends meet
Every Salesian work is inspired by the Oratory.
Oratory Night
at St. Benedict's Parish
It happens (almost) every 1st and 3rd Friday
General Schedule
Doors open at 6:30pm
Prayer and reflection at 7pm
Games until 8:50 (snack is provided)
Dismissal at 9pm
Oratory Nights
2026 - 2027 Dates
October 2nd & 16th
November 6th & 20th
December 4th
December 18th (Family Oratory-all families are welcome)
January 15th
January 29th (St. John Bosco's Feast Day Celebration)
February 5th & 19th
March 5th & 19th
April 2nd & 16th
May 7th & 21st
June 4th (Last one of the year)