A heart that transforms 'wolves' into 'lambs'
focused on providing spiritual guidance and moral education, as well as practical instruction and vocational training for young people.
Let's return to what is essential in our own lives, to discard all that is superfluous and a potential hindrance on the path of holiness.
You are part of this big Salesian Family, still growing strong with its mission so relevant. Watch the Recap Salesians-2023.
DBSA opens the door for the Salesian family to journey together on one portal, making Don Bosco and his mission visible in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal..
The Salesian Society is made up of Salesian brothers and Salesian priests. They dedicate their lives to God in the service of the young, especially the poorest among them. They follow the charism of saint Francis de Sales.
The Salesian Society encourages members to go back to their roots by focusing all their developmental activities on the poor and abandoned young people and those who have major difficulties.
The DB Tech network is a leading non-governmental agency in India/South Asia and is committed to prepare the young towards youth empowerment and capacity building in diverse occupations.
Don Bosco South Asia Forum for the Young at Risk (DBF-YaR) is a body for reflection, sharing and coordination among Salesians and their collaborators involved in the ministry with the Young at Risk.
YOUTHFUL as young people together with their educators are true leaders in the educational development of the movement, owning responsibility as part of the unique pastoral plan for the local area.
The presence of Don Bosco schools all over the world, associated with excellence and the holistic development of the vulnerable young, is one of the most consistent, significant and widespread moves in the field of education.
We believe that this society had its beginning in simple catechism lesson. We believe that the education of religious dimension is central to personal development of the young. This dimension helps the young to pass the door of faith to discover the joy of faith.
The Salesian Society encourages members to go back to their roots by focusing all their activity on the poor and abandoned young people and those who have major difficulties: “The world will always welcome us with pleasure, while we are directing our care at the poorest children who are intimidated by the society. This is our true wealth and no one will take it away from us” (Cf. General Chapter 27).
The Social Communication Commission, BOSCOM, South Asia, co-ordinator of inter-provincial communication activities of the region, founded in 1993 on the premise - ‘the truth shall make you free’ - promotes, collaborates, plans, studies and researches the sectors of animation, formation, information, business enterprise, cultural and artistic patrimony within the South Asian context.
Built over 10 years (1994-2004), its seven floors represent the Seven Sister States of the North East. The DBCIC building has a total floor area of 56,000 sq. ft. and 15,154 sq. ft. of wall area for display of art objects and paintings.
Inspired by the charism of St. John Bosco, the Salesian Parish encourages the faithful to reflect on their life experience and discern God’s presence in their lives. It aims to nurture lay leadership as well as personal faith. The Salesians carry out their mission in parishes responding to the pastoral needs of the particular church in which the community seeks adequate opportunities to serve, especially the young, the poor and the needy.
The Children’s Parliament functions similarly to the national parliament, offering a platform for children to actively engage in addressing social issues in their communities and to brainstorm suggestions to tackle these challenges. They pass resolutions in the parliament and submit them to relevant government officials for action.
The Rector Major and the general council animate and govern the Congregation. The council identifies and studies the problems which concern the common welfare of the Society, promotes fraternal union among the different provinces, and develops an ever more efficient organization for the fulfilment of the Salesian mission in the world.
The General Chapter 28 of the Society of St. Francis de Sales elected Father Biju Michael Pulianmackal as the Don Bosco General Councillor for South Asia Region for 2020-2026. Father Biju promotes a more direct liaison between the provinces and the Rector Major and his council. He looks after the interests of the provinces of South Asia region. He fosters in the general council a knowledge of the local situations in which Don Bosco mission is carried out.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) and incharge of DBYA & Social Experience Networks
Provincial - Salesian Province of Shillong (INS) and incharge of Formation Network.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Bangalore (INK) and incharge of Education & Culture, DBHEI Network.
Provincial - Salesian Province of New Delhi (INN) and incharge of Don Bosco Tech Network, Trademark.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Sri Lanka(LKC)
Provincial - Salesian Province of Hyderabad (INH) and incharge of Young at Risk and Migrants Networks.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Panjim (INP) and incharge of Vocational Guidance Network.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Guwahati (ING) and incharge of AIDBES - Schools Network
Provincial - Salesian Province of Dimapur (IND) and incharge of Missionary Animation, Parishes Networks.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Mumbai (INB) and incharge of Social Communication & Education to Faith Networks.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) and incharge of BoscoNet.
Provincial - Salesian Province of Kolkatta (INC) and incharge of Salesian Family Network
Don Bosco (St. John Bosco) was inspired to create a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit.
Born: August 16, 1815 Castelnuovo d’Asti (now Castelnuovo Don Bosco), Italy
Ordained: June 5, 1841 Turin
Died: January 31, 1888 Turin
Canonized: April 1, 1934
Feast day: January 31
Born: May 9, 1837 Mornese, Italy
Religious profession: August 5, 1872
Died: May 14, 1881 Nizza Monferrato, Italy
Canonized: June 24, 1951
Feast day: May 13
Born: April 2, 1842 Riva di Chieri (Turin), Italy
Died: March 9, 1857 Mondonio, Italy
Canonized: June 12, 1954
Feast day: May 6
Born: April 5, 1891 Santiago, Chile
Died: January 22, 1904 Junín de los Andes, Argentina
Beatified: September 3, 1988
Liturgical memorial: January 22
Nurse and Salesian brother.
For fifty years devoted himself to the care of the poor and sick in Viedma, Río Negro. There he directed one of the first hospitals in Argentina Patagonia
A saint for the entire Salesian Family.
Don Bosco (St. John Bosco) was inspired to create a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit.
The Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians of Don Bosco),
The Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters),
The Association of Salesian Cooperators and
The Association Devoted to Mary Help (ADMA)
In 1859 Don Bosco founded the Salesian Society in Turin (Italy). This Society was to be made up of Salesian brothers and Salesian priests, all of whom, walking in the Founder’s footsteps, would dedicate their lives to God in the service of the young, especially the poorest among them.
