NEWS
Don Bosco College Anagdikadavu successfully concluded a six-month certificate course in counselling psychology organized by the Department of Psychology. The ceremony, held at the college auditorium on February 13, saw the distribution of certificates to 35 participants from diverse backgrounds, marking the culmination of their journey into the realm of counselling psychology.
In a harmonious blend of music and a shared commitment to youth development, Don Bosco Alumni units of Dimapur and Kolkata orchestrated the inaugural Bosco Fest at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School ground on January 7. The event featured a star-studded live musical concert by Bollywood playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Euphoria Band, and local talents Lenen Jamir and Alobo Naga.
In the idyllic setting of Bosco Institute, Lifeplus, Jorhat, the quarterly Youth Involve (YI) Review Meeting was held on September 3 and 4. The question, "Should young dreams be allowed to die?" serves as the inspiration and cornerstone of the YI initiative, offering a ray of hope and unwavering support to the youth who dare to dream.Â
The Indian youth, with Salesians attending the World Youth Day celebrations in Lisbon, Portugal, proceeded to Turin and relived the Oratory experience. The Indian contingent of 66, accompanied by Salesians, moved to Turin after the solemn concluding Mass of WYD at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.
Under the theme "Fostering a Culture of Vocation," the Vocational Guidance team of Don Bosco Youth Animation South Asia organized an event for vocation guidance coordinators and promoters at Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati from 14th to 17th July 2023. The gathering aimed to unite the participants in their mission of promoting a Salesian youth ministry with vocation at its core.
The workshop at Don Bosco Novitiate, Kandy, Sri Lanka, on the basics of Salesian Youth Ministry proved to be a transformative experience for the students in formation and practical trainees. The workshop focused on empowering students in Formation and Practical trainees by introducing them to the Salesian Youth Ministry framework. Led by Father Gabriel Karunaraj, Coordinator for Vocational Guidance in South Asia, the event facilitated understanding of today's youth and taught effective methods of accompanying them.
Kolkata Salesians have partnered in joint mission efforts for a second time with St Joseph’s Province of Vincentian Fathers by offering existing Salesian facilities in Nepal and India. Bishop Vincent Aind of Bagdogra in Siliguri blessed the existing Salesian facility, christened it Messengers of Good News and offered it to the Vincentians on April 19, 2023. Called Vincentian Ashram, the facility is situated near Champasari-Debidanga in Siliguri, the commercial hub of North Bengal.