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After a nearly eight-year gap, the Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) programme was revived with renewed vigour at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli. The month-long initiative, inaugurated on July 1, aims to equip clerics in theological formation with hands-on experience in youth animation before they are sent to various Salesian centres to guide and accompany young people.
A grand gathering of youthful energy, discipline, and enthusiasm marked the opening of the Mini Boscoree and Scout Master Training Camp at Don Bosco School, Barpeta Road, which is being held from June 30 to July 4, 2025. The event drew over 1,300 Scouts and Guides from several Don Bosco institutions across the Province, along with their dedicated Scoutmasters and Guide Captains.
Celebrating the legacy of a priest hailed as the Father of Goan Basketball, the All-Goa Fr. Benedict Furtado Basketball Tournament was held across two weekends — June 21–22 and June 27–29, 2025 — drawing close to 90 teams from across the state in five youth categories: Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-17.
Twenty-four young men were ordained as deacons for the Catholic Church in India during a solemn liturgical ceremony held at the Sacred Heart Theological College Shrine in Shillong. His Grace Most Rev. Bernard Laloo, DD, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Shillong, presided over the ordination.
Marking an important milestone in the lead-up to the 150th anniversaries of the first Salesian missionary expeditions of the Salesians of Don Bosco (2025) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (2027), the South Asia Chapter of the Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana (ACSSA) hosted a regional seminar from June 27 to 29 at the Salesian Provincial House in Bangalore.
“My catechism classes are boring. I’m not trained for this. The kids aren’t even paying attention.” This frank admission echoed the experiences of many catechists who gathered for a two-day diocesan workshop hosted at the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre in Pune on June 28 and 29.
With a renewed focus on youth empowerment and vocational accompaniment, the Sisters of Charity, Secunderabad Province, organized a Youth Ministry and Career Guidance Program at their Provincialate on June 29. Fr. Medi Sleevaraj, SDB, a seasoned Salesian priest known for his dynamic work in youth ministry and career guidance, led the sessions and brought together 32 sisters representing communities across the province for a day of reflection, learning, and pastoral renewal.
The Regional Meeting of Social Experience and Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Coordinators of South Asia convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on June 27–28, gathering youth ministry leaders from across the region for two days of reflection, collaboration, and planning.
Radio Salesian Champions Darjeeling’s First-Ever ‘Doko Trail Run’ to Celebrate Culture and Community
In a vibrant fusion of sport, tradition, and community spirit, the hamlet of Rajahatta Khasmahal in the Darjeeling hills is preparing to host the first-ever Doko Trail Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The pioneering event, organized by the Rajahatta Explore Group, is attracting runners from across India and South Asia.
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the streets of Trivandrum came alive with colour, conviction, and creativity as children from Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE (Applied Women Advancement and Knowledge Enhancement) Project led a spirited campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Salesian College of Higher Secondary Education, Dimapur, turned into a vibrant hub of opportunity and ambition during the one-day Job Fair 2025, organized collaboratively by the Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Job Placement Network, District Employment Exchange, and the NCSC for Differently Abled.
A landmark collaboration between the Don Bosco Tech Society and the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has resulted in an impressive 84.4% job placement rate, transforming the lives of 135 young people trained in hospitality. Within just three months, 114 graduates have secured positions in India’s growing hospitality industry, underscoring the power of strategic partnerships in skill development and youth empowerment.
In preparation for the International Seminar marking the 150th anniversary of the first Missionary Expeditions of the Salesians (2025) and of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (2027), the South Asia branch of the Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana (ACSSA – Association of Promoters of Salesian History) will host a regional seminar from 27 to 29 June 2025, at the Salesian Provincial House, Bangalore.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.