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The Don Bosco Research Centre (DBRC), Mumbai, marked a new milestone on August 13 with the inauguration of its revamped website, symbolizing a renewed commitment to research, advocacy, and service in the Salesian mission. The significant yet straightforward ceremony was presided over by Provincial Fr Savio Silveira, with Provincial Designate Fr Ashley Miranda, Vice Provincial Fr Robert Pen, Provincial Economer Fr Gregory D’Almeida, Provincial Councillors Frs Michael Bansode, Barnabe D’Souza, Blany Pinto, Flovi D’Souza, and Provincial Secretary Fr Vinod Mascarenhas in attendance.
The Salesian Province of Shillong (INS) warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation, on his maiden visit as Formation Superior from August 6–9, 2025. Though he had visited earlier as part of the formation team, this was his first trip to the province in his current role.
The Annual Principals’ Meeting of Don Bosco Schools in the Shillong Province brought together 35 school Heads from Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and the Barak Valley for three days of dialogue, planning, and collaboration from August 7 to 9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong.
Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, marked a new chapter in its mission of education and service with the inauguration of its Centre for Advancement, an initiative dedicated to fundraising, project development, and community outreach.
The South Asia Salesian Brothers National Delegates Meeting brought together 10 of 12 national delegates for a two-day gathering at Don Bosco Provincial House, New Delhi, on August 8–9, fostering unity, reflection, and renewed commitment to the Salesian mission.
A solemn yet resolute peace rally filled the streets of Krishnanagar Diocese on Sunday, as hundreds gathered to demand justice for two Catholic nuns arrested at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh and to advocate for the protection of religious freedom and minority rights.
The long-awaited theme of Strenna 2026 has been officially unveiled by the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, who offers the Salesian Family a detailed and heartfelt overview of this year’s choice and the spiritual journey ahead. The new theme, “Do whatever He tells you” – Believers, free to serve, is deeply rooted in the Gospel and the heart of the Salesian charism, inviting every member to a renewed experience of faith, freedom, and generous service.
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.
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.
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