Salesian College, Dimapur, came alive on 20 September as nearly 700 young people from 18 youth centres gathered for the Annual Youth Meet 2026, hosted by the Province of Dimapur under the theme “Instruments of Peace.” The day-long programme blended prayer, formation, fellowship, creativity, and cultural expression, offering participants a platform to reflect on their role in building peace within families, communities, and society.

A month-long, all-India Salesian Deacons’ Course, promoted by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA), began on 18 September at the Don Bosco Renewal Centre in Bangalore. It brought together 41 deacons from 10 provinces for an extended period of formation and preparation for their forthcoming pastoral and youth ministry. 

The Annual Youth Ministry Delegates and Network Heads Meeting 2026, hosted at Siloam, Umsawkhwan in Ri-Bhoi District, concluded after five days of reflection, dialogue, and planning. Organized by the Youth Pastoral Ministry, Rome, in collaboration with Don Bosco Youth Animation – South Asia, the gathering brought together delegates and network leaders from across South Asia to strengthen the Salesian mission among young people.