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The Salesian Catechetical Centre, Pune, conducted a two-day Catechists' Basic Training Course (CTBT) on June 27–28. The programme equipped 70 catechists from parishes across the Poona Diocese with the spiritual, theological and practical foundations required for catechetical ministry.
In a move to reshape youth ministry, the Oratories and Youth Centres Coordinators of the South Asian Salesian Provinces gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Trichy from June 26–27, 2026. Representatives from 10 Salesian Provinces united under a single mission: to revitalise, rethink, and re-launch their youth outreach programs.
Leaders of Salesian communities, school principals, and parish priests of the Mumbai Province (INB) gathered at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, from June 24 to 26 for a three-day leadership seminar to strengthen governance, communication, and pastoral ministry in the spirit of St. John Bosco. The seminar was animated by Fr. Fidel Orendain, SDB, General Councillor for Social Communication, who guided participants through interactive sessions on effective leadership, institutional governance, communication, and ministry in today's rapidly changing context.
The Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) held its first Local Delegates for Missionary Animation (LDMA) meeting at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Tiruchirappalli on June 21. The gathering brought together 24 young Salesian priests to strengthen missionary vocation and promote a vibrant missionary culture across the province.
Twenty-nine Salesian formators of the Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) gathered at Don Bosco, Thanjavur, on June 11 for a day of reflection and planning to strengthen the ministry of formation in response to the aspirations and challenges of today's young people.
Thirty-four Salesians serving in the schools of the Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) gathered at Don Bosco, Manikandam, Tiruchirappalli, on June 26 to reflect on strengthening educational quality and responding to the evolving challenges of the contemporary educational landscape.
Fr Michael Makri, Director of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, was honoured with the Vocational Excellence Awardby the Rotary Club of Shillong on June 24 in recognition of his dedicated service to the empowerment and welfare of young people.
The Salesian College Sonada–Siliguri is represented at the ongoing Acton University International Conference 2026 by two of its academic leaders, bringing the institution onto the international stage. The conference is being held at the DeVos Place Convention Centre in Grand Rapids from June 22 to 25.
Bringing together key leaders from across the province, the Rectors’ Meeting of the Salesian Province of Mumbai—held on June 23 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga—reviewed recent achievements, identified challenges, and set strategic priorities for the province’s mission and governance.
The BOSCOM South Asia Office was officially inaugurated on June 23 at Don Bosco Matunga, Mumbai, marking an important step forward in strengthening the Salesian communication apostolate across South Asia. The office was opened by Fr Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for Social Communication, accompanied by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of Mumbai and Provincial in charge of Social Communication in the region. Fr Fidel also conducted the blessing of the new office.
Nearly 120 priests of the Diocese of Vasai gathered at Atmashodh Darshan Kendra, Sandor, for an in-depth study session on Magnifica Humanitas. This recently released encyclical by Pope Leo XIV examines the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reaffirms the inviolable dignity of the human person. The formation programme was organised under the guidance of Bishop Thomas D’Souza. Salesian priest Fr Joaquim Fernandes, SDB, served as the resource person.
“Namma Kadai – Magalir Maligai Kadai,” a grocery store owned and managed by Self-Help Group (SHG) women, opened at Don Bosco Youth Village, marking a milestone in women-led community entrepreneurship. This SHG federation includes 1,300 women in 94 groups across 35 villages. The grocery store, created through shared vision and pooled resources, aims to generate income and foster local self-reliance.
More than 200 remote tribal residents accessed critical government welfare services at a two-day Government Scheme Facilitation Camp organised by DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant, in the villages of Vagudan and Nanavanta on June 12 and 13, 2026.
The spirit of Valdocco, the historic oratory founded by Saint John Bosco, came alive at Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), Matunga, as 70 young people gathered to launch “Sundays in Valdocco,” a new initiative offering an immersive experience of the Salesian founder’s vision of faith, community, and personal growth.
A new chapter in the life of Divyadaan, the Salesian Institute of Philosophy in Nashik, unfolded on June 13, 2026. The institute held its inaugural function, themed “Come, Holy Spirit, Breathe Wisdom Divine.” The day commenced with the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai. Fr Brian Bandya, Provincial of the Capuchin Bonaventure Province, was among the other concelebrants. In his homily, Fr Miranda reflected on wisdom as a virtue that shapes both the heart and the mind.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
Pages: 928 pp., Paperback
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