of land to construct a boarding school for poor boys, and also a two floor building at the corner of via di Porta San Lorenzo (now via Marsala) and via Marghera that would serve as a residence for his Salesians. Don Bosco managed to collect the funds necessary for the construction of the church, by appealing to the Catholic world and by making personal journeys to France and to Spain, despite failing health.
Don Bosco acquired land to build a boarding school for poor boys and constructed a two-story building at the corner of via di Porta San Lorenzo (now via Marsala) and via Marghera as a residence for his Salesians. He managed to raise funds for the church by appealing to the Catholic world and making personal trips to France and Spain, despite facing health challenges.