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Don Bosco Tech Society (DB Tech) has joined hands with Tata Trusts to launch VISTA – Vocational Integration and Skill Training in Assam, a transformative project aimed at equipping youth with job-ready skills and introducing vocational programs at the school level.
Don Bosco School, Oros, hosted a moving celebration of faith and fellowship with its annual Marian Night, organized by the youth of Oros and Ranbambuli. The evening brought together around 82 participants, including children and young people from Kudal Parish, joined by priests and nuns, all united in devotion to Mother Mary under the theme “Walking with Mary in Hope and Faith.”
The Don Bosco Research Centre (DBRC), Mumbai, marked a new milestone on August 13 with the inauguration of its revamped website, symbolizing a renewed commitment to research, advocacy, and service in the Salesian mission. The significant yet straightforward ceremony was presided over by Provincial Fr Savio Silveira, with Provincial Designate Fr Ashley Miranda, Vice Provincial Fr Robert Pen, Provincial Economer Fr Gregory D’Almeida, Provincial Councillors Frs Michael Bansode, Barnabe D’Souza, Blany Pinto, Flovi D’Souza, and Provincial Secretary Fr Vinod Mascarenhas in attendance.
The Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, honoured the life and legacy of the late Fr (Dr) Francis Hembrom, SDB, with the release of his book The Catechetical Ministry in Northeast India (1890–1962). The event, organized by the Social Communication Commission of the Province, was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House and brought together Salesians, clergy, religious, and friends to celebrate his contributions to catechetical ministry.
The Salesian Province of Shillong (INS) warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation, on his maiden visit as Formation Superior from August 6–9, 2025. Though he had visited earlier as part of the formation team, this was his first trip to the province in his current role.
The Salesian Co-operators of the Panjim-Konkan Province came together on February 3 at Don Bosco Benaulim for a day-long formation programme aimed at deepening their understanding of the Salesian mission and strengthening their apostolic commitment. Thirty members, including office bearers from the province’s eight Co-operators’ units, participated in the event, which Mr. Franklin Coutinho, a seasoned resource person from the Mumbai Province, facilitated.
The South Asian Formation Commission (SAFC) conducted a five-day training programme on Formation towards Affective Maturity at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Chennai, from August 7–11, bringing together 38 priests and nuns serving as formators in novitiates and other formation houses across various congregations. The programme centred on familiarising participants with a newly designed manual for novices on psycho-sexual and celibate integration.
The annual Don Bosco Principals' Meet for the Salesian Province of Panjim–Konkan took place on August 9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, bringing together heads of schools and higher secondary institutions from across the province for a day of collaboration, renewal, and reaffirmation of their educational mission.
The Annual Principals’ Meeting of Don Bosco Schools in the Shillong Province brought together 35 school Heads from Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and the Barak Valley for three days of dialogue, planning, and collaboration from August 7 to 9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong.
Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, marked a new chapter in its mission of education and service with the inauguration of its Centre for Advancement, an initiative dedicated to fundraising, project development, and community outreach.
The South Asia Salesian Brothers National Delegates Meeting brought together 10 of 12 national delegates for a two-day gathering at Don Bosco Provincial House, New Delhi, on August 8–9, fostering unity, reflection, and renewed commitment to the Salesian mission.
Under the theme “Walking with the Young: Lessons from the Playground to the Chapel,” the Province hosted a two-day animation and meeting for Salesian practical trainees at the Provincial House, Guwahati, from August 9 to 10. The gathering aimed to deepen the trainees’ pastoral skills, spiritual discipline, and commitment to youth ministry.
In a significant boost to employment prospects for young job seekers, the Archdiocese of Hyderabad, in collaboration with Don Bosco Dhisha, hosted a Mega Job Mela at St. Mary’s School, drawing an overwhelming response from across the twin cities.
A formative childhood dream that shaped the life and mission of Saint John Bosco has been given renewed scholarly attention in a newly released volume, From a Dream to Legacy. The book was launched by Father Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation, during the South Asia Formation Commission meeting held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, from July 31 to August 4.
Don Bosco College, Golaghat, celebrated the dedication and leadership of its National Cadet Corps members with the NCC Rank Distribution Ceremony, recognizing 20 outstanding cadets—11 girls and nine boys—from the 74th Assam Girls (I) Company NCC and the 12 Assam Battalion NCC.
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