On Sunday, 7 December, thirteen lay faithful professed their promise as Salesian Co-operators for the first time at St John Bosco Parish, Mirik. The solemn Eucharist was presided over by Fr Dr. Tomy Augustine, Rector of Salesian College Siliguri and Provincial Council member, marking a moment in the life of the parish and the wider Salesian family in North Bengal.

Aitorma Ter — one of Tripura’s most cherished cultural showcases — made a spirited comeback this year after a six-year pause, reigniting pride and celebration among the state’s indigenous communities. The event, held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, drew a packed audience and reaffirmed its status as a significant highlight of Tripura’s cultural calendar.

In a district where migration has become a compulsion rather than a choice, the Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) initiative has intensified its engagement with families impacted by seasonal and long-term labour movement. The Diocese of Rayagada hosted a one-day consultation, “Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying with Odisha Informal and Migrant Workers,” at Don Bosco Muniguda, bringing together parish leaders, catechists, and council representatives to assess and respond to the needs of affected communities.