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A professional youth group of company secretaries and chartered accountants in Siliguri honoured Salesian Priest and college lecturer Fr. C.M. Paul of Salesian College Siliguri on Teacher’s Day in recognition of his selfless contribution as an educator. The Inspector General of Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) North Bengal, Shri Sudhir Kumar, handed over the recognition at an event held in Hotel Surya Grand Siliguri on September 8.
On September 6, Don Bosco Kalvi Solai launched the Butterfly Express: Library for Village Schools campaign to create well-resourced libraries in rural areas. The launch had prominent figures, including N. Ram of The Hindu, Dr. Jayakumar Reddy, and Mr. Joshua Madhan, supporting the cause. The initiative, symbolizing the transformative impact of reading, also featured the launch of Fr. John Alexander's book by Archbishop George Antonysamy.
The Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati played host to the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) – Leaders and Animators Formation Programme (LAF) 2024 from September 5 to 7, drawing youth from the three Northeast Provinces of Guwahati, Dimapur and Shillong. The event, held at the vibrant campus of Don Bosco Institute, saw a remarkable turnout of 77 participants from across the seven states of North East India.
Marking a significant step in aiding youth in leveraging their skills for economic advancement, the Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS) hosted the first of its kind in the state, a "Business Expo-2024" at the State Central Library in Shillong on September 3. The event, supported by Germany's Children's Network (NGO), featured historical equipment and products from Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) graduates and Don Bosco Vocational Schools from Jowai and Nongstoin.
Chess enthusiasts from all walks of life, across the state, are eagerly awaiting the first Tamil Nadu State Level Open Chess Tournament, organized by the Sacred Heart College Alumni Association, in view of the college's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Set to take place on September 15, the event promises an intense day of rapid-fire strategy and skill at the historic Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) in Tirupattur.
The Ten-Day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) - 77, held from August 18 to August 28, at Don Bosco College, Golaghat, brought together 400 NCC cadets and 200 college students from various educational institutions across Golaghat, Jorhat, and other districts of Assam. Don Bosco College hosted the NCC camp for the first time, and participants from diverse backgrounds joined in enhancing their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced trainers and officers.
Fr. Dr. George Thadathil, the former Principal of Salesian College Siliguri and Sonada, has been appointed global head of Instituto Universitario Salesiano (Salesian Higher Education Institutions) based in Rome. The Vicar of the Rector, Major Fr. Stefano Martoglio, announced the appointment in an official communication released in Kolkata Salesian Provincial’s Circular on September 1.
The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) launched its new campaign on "FAMILY is where I BELONG" during the annual YaR Day celebrations and the conclusion of the "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life" campaign in Delhi.
DBYC Broadway inaugurated its 80th year (1924 - 2024) of foundation. All 321 members received T-shirts. Old and young participated with a young heart.
Riding on the wave of the 29th edition of North Bengal’s acclaimed Bosco Fest in Siliguri Darjeeling district, the first-ever Bosco Fizza 2024 in the Dooars region of North Bengal brought together ten schools for a day of talent explosion. The day-long program held on 24th August brought together some 1,200 students for a vibrant celebration of culture, unity, and talent, showcasing 15 cultural events.
The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism of the Salesian College Autonomous Siliguri celebrated its 10th Anniversary and World Photography Day on 19 August with a Photography Workshop, Short Film, Stop-Motion, and Photo Story competitions.
The Salesian Social Forum (SSF), a group of like-minded Salesians, held a two-day National Convention at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, on August 10-11. The event, titled "Contextualizing the Dream of Don Bosco: A South Asian Workshop by Salesians in India Today," brought together about 40 Salesians from various Indian provinces to explore ways to renew Don Bosco's vision for the poor.
The second day of the National Migrant Workshop, held in Mumbai on August 17, organized by the Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) network partners, saw a collaborative effort with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and other organizations. Together, they drew a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing migrant services, including shelter and basic needs, source and destination services, emergency helplines, data collection, networking and advocacy, workers' collectives, and social integration.
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