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On International Migrants Day, 18 December, Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Department in Rome, organised an International Dialogue on Accompanying Migrants via the Zoom platform. The programme brought together around 80 participants from across continents, including Salesians, lay collaborators, youth ministry personnel, and social action practitioners, creating a global space for reflection, sharing, and renewed commitment to migrants and refugees.
A one-day Youth Convention on the theme “Youth in Social Change” was successfully organised by DRISTI at Don Bosco Kapadvanj on Sunday, 14 December, bringing together more than 160 young people from 18 surrounding villages.
To foster the spiritual growth and faith formation of its students, Don Bosco English Medium School, Savedi Ahilyanagar, organised a one-day retreat for Catholic students on 14 December at Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, Kedgaon.
The Salesian Family is celebrating 150 years of missionary service with the release of Legacy of Unity, the third and final documentary in a jubilee trilogy marking the sesquicentennial of Saint John Bosco’s first missionary expedition in 1875. Don Bosco transformed missionary zeal into a way of life, entrusting his sons and daughters with a daring vision: to reach the young, especially the poorest and most abandoned, wherever they may be. Watch the video that shows how unity in the Salesian Family becomes a credible Gospel witness.
Fifty-one students from various centres of the Salesian Province of Guwahati (ING) were awarded the Rev. Fr. Sebastian Karotemprel Memorial Scholarships (FSKMS) for the year 2025 during a formal ceremony held at the Provincial House, Guwahati. The scholarships were presented by Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Guwahati.
The Salesian Cooperators Unit of Don Bosco Veedu organized a meaningful movie night under the theme “Watch a Movie, Support a Family,” blending art, fellowship, and outreach in the spirit of Christmas. The event featured the acclaimed Iranian film Children of Heaven, directed by Majid Majidi, with proceeds from ticket sales and refreshments earmarked to support a deserving family as part of the unit’s Christmas outreach initiative.
Responding to the acute hardships faced by workers of the Bagrakotte Tea Garden, where wages have remained unpaid for a prolonged period, Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, undertook a timely humanitarian initiative to support affected families within its parish territory.
The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB JPN) hosted the DB HR Summit Guwahati 2025 at Bosco Reach Out (BRO), Ulubari, bringing together employers, industry professionals, labour officials, and placement coordinators to strengthen partnerships that enhance youth employability across the Northeast and beyond.
Don Bosco English Medium School, Azimganj, conducted a two-day Seminar on Healthy Living Habits for students of Classes 3-7 on 8–9 December, in collaboration with Anubhav Interactives Training Solutions, Kolkata. The programme featured Ms. Deblina Saha and Ms. Sarkar as the primary resource persons.
Don Bosco College, Golaghat, observed International Human Rights Day in conjunction with Animal Rights Day, uniting students, faculty, and community members under the central theme “Human Rights and Our Everyday Essentials.” The event underscored the interconnectedness of human dignity, environmental responsibility, and animal welfare.
Fr. N. T. Scaria (Nedumattathil), distinguished alumnus of Salesian College Sonada, Class of 1964, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for Prison Reforms with Compassion at the 15th International Human Rights Summit & Awards held at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on International Human Rights Day. The event was organized by the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS).
In a heartfelt ceremony, Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), Okhla, felicitated Fr. Scaria Nedumattathil SDB, the Founder Director of Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM), in recognition of his selection for the Lifetime Achievement Award for Prison Reforms with Compassion by the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS). The prestigious award will be conferred at the 15th International Human Rights Summit & Awards to be held in New Delhi.
On December 6, Don Bosco School, Nerul, presented a compelling Biblical English musical titled “Faithfulness of One Man of God – DANIEL,” drawing the audience into the life of the steadfast prophet whose faith remained unshaken amidst trials, exile, and political turbulence. Centred on the theme “Faith that Stands Firm – Lessons from Prophet Daniel,” the production aimed to inspire young and old with the values of courage, truthfulness, spiritual discipline, and reliance on God.
Don Bosco Lonavla became a space of stillness, reflection, and vocational clarity on December 6–7 as eighteen young undergraduate aspirants participated in a focused discernment retreat led by Br Royston Colaco, Vocation Animator of the Salesian Province of St Francis Xavier, Bombay. Marking St Nicholas’ Day, the gathering included twelve Class-12 participants, two aspirants already journeying with the community, and four who travelled from Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh—all united by a single quest: to discern the call to Salesian religious life.
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