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In a graceful demonstration of social responsibility and alumni engagement, the Alumni Association of Salesian College Siliguri, in partnership with the Lions Club of Siliguri Unchai, organized a free community health check-up camp titled “EKTA HEALTH” at the Don Bosco Block ground floor.
The Don Bosco Young at Risk (YaR) Leaders' Orientation Program 2025, themed "Mission of Don Bosco YaR Ministry: Justice for Young People," convened a dynamic assembly of 27 participants from across India at the SPCI House, Dwarka, New Delhi, from July 29 to 31. The program brought together Salesians, lay collaborators, and field leaders in a collective commitment to champion the rights and welfare of vulnerable youth.
Don Bosco School Kalimpong turned into a battleground of minds as it hosted an exhilarating inter-school chess tournament, drawing sharp-witted participants from eight schools across the region. The event was a celebration of not only tactical acumen but also the enduring values of discipline, focus, and sportsmanlike competition.
The official release of the Bodo language edition of the pictorial book on St Artemide Zatti, a celebrated Salesian saint of the sick and poor, was launched at the Salesian Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, during the ongoing Annual South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) Meeting.
The annual meeting of the South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) began on a reflective and resolute note at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, on August 1. The gathering brought together Formation Delegates and Vice Provincials from all Salesian Provinces across South Asia for a period of prayerful discernment, evaluation, and strategic planning.
A ground-breaking leadership formation initiative, LEAD Academy, concluded its 18-day nationwide program on July 30, leaving a transformative impact on mid-level church leaders and educators across India. Rooted in the pedagogical traditions of Harvard University and inspired by IAS training methodologies, the initiative blended academic rigour with spiritual depth to foster resilient, purpose-driven leadership.
Don Bosco School, Park Circus, partnered with International STEAM Research (ISR), USA, to host two-day MuseVention 2025, an interdisciplinary exhibition from July 31 to August 1. From disaster mitigation drones to Formula 1 simulations, crop management models to architectural cityscapes, over 500 student prototypes transformed the campus into a vibrant launchpad for innovation. These young change makers didn’t merely present projects; they told stories of exploration, months in the making, guided by ISR-certified facilitators and fuelled by curiosity.
Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, set a new benchmark in educational innovation with the launch of North Bengal’s first-ever Virtual Reality (VR) Lab. The facility, located in the Salesian Library, was inaugurated by Fr. (Dr) Joseph Pauria, Provincial of the Kolkata Salesian Province, in a ceremony attended by college management, faculty, students, and alumni.
Don Bosco IMAGE Film School, Kochi, launched its new academic year with cinematic flair, inaugurating the Film School in a star-studded function graced by acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter Joy Mathew and popular South Indian actress Aparna Das, known for her roles in Manoharam, Priyan Ottathilanu, and Beast.
In the heart of Berhampore Central Correctional Home, where despair and isolation often cast long shadows, the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) is quietly rewriting the narrative of incarceration. Established in 1999, this faith-driven Non-Governmental organization is proving that transformation, not punishment, is the key to lasting reform.
“Give me souls and take away the rest.” With this defining motto of Don Bosco, the Lay Salesian Programme (LSP) 3.0 began at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune. Spanning six transformative days, the event marked a first-of-its-kind initiative in South Asia, uniting lay collaborators and educators from across Don Bosco institutions in a shared journey of spiritual and vocational renewal.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, a Don Bosco Institution, made history as it clinched the Third Prize at the prestigious North Eastern Region (NER) NCC RDC Band Competition 2025, held at Digboi College, Assam.
To reimagine youth ministry as a sacred encounter, the Youth Coordinators of the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House on July 23 for a day of reflection, strategic planning, and spiritual renewal. The meeting urged participants to go beyond event management and professional execution, anchoring their ministry in deep, Christ-centred accompaniment.
Blending faith with future-readiness, the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, organized a Career Guidance Training Program for the quinquennium batch Salesians at Don Bosco Provincial House on July 21–22. The two-day seminar aimed to equip young priests with the tools and perspectives necessary to accompany youth in their vocational and career journeys.
A vibrant spirit of faith, leadership, and service filled St. Theresa Parish, Golaghat, as nearly 400 young people from 34 villages participated in a two-day Youth Faith Enrichment Programme, held from July 19 to 20. Anchored in the powerful theme "Daring to Dream, Building the Future: Called to Holiness and Service," the event inspired youth to deepen their faith and step into roles of responsibility within their communities.
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