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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.
The second edition of the National Conference on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) 2025 concluded at the St. Joseph Training Centre in Lonavala, following three days of vibrant dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Organized by Auxilium Skills Academy, the June 24–26 event brought together over 50 experts, educators, youth leaders, and grassroots activists from across the country to reimagine WASH as a Right, Responsibility, and Resilience Strategy.
Over 100 vibrant young minds from Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka came together for Connect 2.5, a unique annual retreat organized by the Salesian Youth Movement and Don Bosco Youth Services, held at the Don Bosco Agro-Ed Farm, Sulcorna, the event aimed to guide youth away from digital distractions and into the heart of nature and spiritual reflection.
In a move to strengthen technical education and align training with global industry standards, the principals and technical heads of Don Bosco Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) embarked on an industrial exposure visit to FESTO, a leading German multinational renowned for its innovation in automation and industrial training.
In an inspiring step towards shaping the leaders of tomorrow, Salesian College Sonada, in collaboration with Project Missio, hosted a Youth Leadership Animation Programme themed “Leaders in the Digital World” on July 20. The event brought together around 70 enthusiastic young participants from 26 youth centres across the region.
A powerful two-day National Capacity-building training programme, aimed at strengthening support for distressed internal young migrants, was held at Bosco Mane, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, from July 18 to 19. Organized by Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), the event brought together 30 participants—including eight Salesian priests, lay collaborators, field staff, and representatives from civil society—who are committed to enhancing outreach and advocacy for migrants across India.
In a spirit of profound gratitude and celebration, the Salesian Province of New Delhi gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House to mark the Diamond, Golden, and Silver Jubilees of the priestly ordination and Religious Profession of several confreres. The event paid homage to the enduring commitment of these men, who have dedicated their lives to service in the Church, the Congregation, and especially to the young, in the spirit of St. John Bosco.
In a strong show of solidarity and swift humanitarian response, BREADS Bangalore, in collaboration with Bosconet and supported by Nestlé India's CSR initiative, distributed 5,000 essential food kits to flood-affected families across the Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kottayam districts of Kerala.
Aiming to ignite scientific curiosity and technological innovation among school students, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Smit, recently organised a large-scale workshop on drone technology, drawing participation from 449 students across seven institutions in the region.
Don Bosco Infotech Kilinochchi has marked a transformative milestone in its mission to empower youth through industry-aligned IT education. In a remarkable achievement, nine young professionals trained at the institute—from basic computer literacy to advanced full-stack development—have secured positions as AI Engineers in leading tech companies across India.
In a meaningful step towards environmental protection and sustainable living, Don Bosco School CBSE, Gunadala, Vijayawada, hosted the Vanam Manam program on July 14, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, parents, teachers, and staff. The initiative aimed to foster environmental consciousness and promote a greener, pollution-free environment.
Two prominent Indian Salesian institutions, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, and Salesian College (Autonomous), Darjeeling, were among the participants in the prestigious United Board Fellows Programme (UBFP) 2025 Summer Leadership Institute, held from July 7 to 11 at Singapore Management University (SMU).
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