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Fr. John Richard Amalanathan SDB, from the Salesian Province of Chennai, has recently been awarded two doctorates—one in Sacred Scriptures from the École Biblique et Archéologique Française (EBAF) of Jerusalem and another in Theology from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. His groundbreaking research on the Book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament now sets a new benchmark in biblical scholarship.
In a grace-filled celebration held at Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai, twelve young Salesians from the Provinces of Shillong (INS) and Dimapur (IND) made their perpetual profession, committing themselves to a life of poverty, obedience, and chastity. The ceremony occurred on the occasion of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, May 24, a significant day for the Salesian family worldwide.
In a solemn ceremony, 26 young novices of the Salesian Shillong (INS) and Guwahati (ING) Provinces professed their first religious vows at the Sunnyside Novitiate on the feast of Mary Help of Christians. Fr John Zosiama, the Provincial, in the presence of Fr. Genesius Wanniang - the Provincial Economer, Fr. Sebastian from the Province of Guwahati, Fr. Paul O Lyngkot – the Novice Master and many other priests, brothers, Sisters, family members, and well-wishers, officiated the ceremony.
The "Celebrating Our People, Marriott + Accenture" event was held on 21 May at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. Distinguished guests from Accenture and Marriott, representing both India and the United States, attended the event. As part of the CSR segment, the Don Bosco Tech Society was the only organization invited to participate and present. Ms. Priya Kumari from Accenture delivered a presentation emphasizing the growing collaboration between Accenture + Marriott and the Don Bosco Tech Society.
The first plenary meeting of the newly elected General Council during the 29th General Chapter (GC29) is taking place at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. This session serves to fulfill the General Council's specific responsibilities and foster mutual understanding among members, laying the foundation and outlining the roadmap for the work of the next six-year term.
The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing.
The DREAM (Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring) Project, by BREADS (Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society), the development office of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Bangalore Province, released its impact study report at the Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, 17 May. The event celebrated the impact DREAM has made so far. It reaffirmed civil society, government departments, and development organizations' collective commitment to building a drug-free future for Kerala's youth.
Father Dr. Patrick Mathias, SDB, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Bible Commission. The decision was made during the CCBI Executive Committee meeting held in Bangalore from 6 to 7 May 2025.
A significant outreach event, Unnathi Sangamam, took place at Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery, under the Gothravardhan Scheme of the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) on May 6. Jointly organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Wayanad, and SIGHT Wayanad (An NGO of the Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery), the program aimed to empower tribal communities through legal awareness and health initiatives.
The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV shortly after white smoke blew from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday. The Pope's birth name is Robert Francis Prevost. He is the first Pope from the United States of America.
The Youth Fest and Mega Job Mela, held in the Diocese of Srikakulam, was more than just a job fair — it became a platform of hope, identity, and awakening for over 500 rural and tribal youth. Jointly organized by DISHA career guidance and job placement service of Hyderabad Province, Don Bosco Job Placement Network and the Diocese of Srikakulam, the event was a critical response to the deepening challenges of youth unemployment and social stagnation in one of Andhra Pradesh's most underserved districts.
In a bold move to harness the power of sports for youth development, Don Bosco institutions, in partnership with Jugend Eine Welt (JEW), BREADS Bangalore, and the Oommen Chandy Foundation, officially launched the ‘Sports for Change’ initiative in Kerala. The inaugural ceremony occurred at Don Bosco Schools, Puthuppally, Kottayam, and was presided over by the Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan.
The annual May Feast, a profoundly significant event for the Bandel Basilica Parish and the Archdiocese of Calcutta, was joyfully celebrated on May 3 with a solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Thomas D'Souza, joined by sixteen priests.
With immense joy and gratitude to God, the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) celebrated the priestly ordination of seven deacons on April 29 at Don Bosco, Thanjavur. Most Rev. Dr. Sahayaraj Thamburaj, DD, Bishop of Thanjavur, presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration and conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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