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The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Most Rev. Bishop Jeromedhas Varuvel, SDB (74), Emeritus Bishop of Kuzhithurai Diocese, who died at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at the Care Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai.
Around 35 priests and religious from the Diocese of Vasai gathered at Don Bosco High School in Naigaon for their monthly deanery meeting, hosted by the Salesians. The session, titled “Artificial Intelligence – A Tool for the Discernment of Priests,” was led by Fr Joaquim Fernandes and explored the implications of artificial intelligence from a pastoral and Catholic perspective, with a focus on human dignity and the common good.
On the solemnity of Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, Bishop Devprasad Ganawa of the Catholic Diocese of Udaipur blessed the foundation for Don Bosco College at Banswara, Rajasthan. The blessing of the foundation stone ceremony was part of the project entrusted to the Salesians of Don Bosco, belonging to the Province of Mumbai, at the behest of Bp Ganawa, to put up infrastructure for higher education, transformation, and development in the region.
BOSCOM South Asia brought together members of the Salesian Family across the region for LUMINATA 2026, an online gathering that reflected on the theme of the 60th World Day of Social Communications proposed by Pope Leo XIV: “Preserving Human Voices and Faces – To be or to pretend to be.” The event featured around 90 delegates, including Provincial Delegates of Social Communication, BOSCOM members, and media practitioners.
Dear Confreres, Members of the Salesian Family, and Collaborators,
Happy Feast of St Joseph! Don Bosco entrusted us in a special way to the patronage of St Joseph (cf. Constitutions no. 9). Every Salesian, in his profession formula, entrusts his perseverance to his intercession (cf. Constitutions no. 24).
A significant step toward international academic cooperation was taken when former Principal of Salesian College, Fr. George Thadathil, Global Coordinator of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education, met with the University of the Philippines (UP) President, Angelo Jimenez, to discuss potential collaboration between UP and Salesian Universities and Colleges.
The Salesian Generalate in Rome has appointed Br (Dr) Jose Puthenpurackel of the Kolkata Province as the Assistant Director of Don Bosco Tech (DB Tech) South Asia, with effect from 24 May 2026.
The Salesian Youth Movement Leadership (SYMLEAD) South Asia convened a two-day meeting of province representatives on March 14 and 15 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai, bringing together nine youth leaders from across South Asia. The formative gathering, organised by the Don Bosco Youth Animation South Asia office under the leadership of Fr. Patrick Lepcha, focused on strengthening collaboration, evaluating youth ministry initiatives, and equipping participants with practical leadership tools.
A student team of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, has launched LuvlyU — Love, Understand and Value Yourself as You Are — a digital platform designed to help young people reconnect with their inner spark and confidently share their authentic selves. The initiative was created by M.Sc Psychology student Anand Kumar and RadioClub members.
Salesian College (Autonomous), Sonada, in collaboration with Rimpocha and Tea Promoters India Ltd., will host a Two-Day International Conference on “Darjeeling Tea: Leaf, Life, and Legacy — A multidisciplinary exploration of place, people and possibility.” The event will take place on 27–28 March 2026, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and community voices to celebrate and reimagine the legacy of Darjeeling Tea.
In a significant initiative aimed at advancing the welfare and sustainable development of the fisherfolk community, the Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP), led by the Salesians of Don Bosco, presented a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to Sri V. D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Marking International Women’s Day, the Theeradesa Mahila Society (TMS), in collaboration with the Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP) under the Salesian Province of Bangalore, organised a special programme titled “Nari Kavach” in Kollam, Kerala. The celebration, centred on the theme “Give to Gain,” highlighted women’s empowerment, resilience, and community solidarity.
In the spirit of the Lenten season, around 300 faithful from Don Bosco Parish, Amsam, in the Archdiocese of Trichy, undertook a two-day pilgrimage to the historic Christian shrines of Tuticorin and Kanyakumari. Travelling together in six buses, the pilgrims transformed the journey into a meaningful experience of prayer, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Don Bosco Social Development Services (DBSDS), Nerul, celebrated International Women’s Day by honouring women who successfully completed various skill development courses, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women from vulnerable communities through livelihood training.
More than 677 women from 45 villages gathered at DRISTI – Don Bosco, Kapadvanj, to celebrate International Women’s Day and to mark the successful conclusion of the 100-Day Child Marriage Free India Campaign. The event, organised jointly by DRISTI – Don Bosco, PRAYAS Organisation, and the Social Defence Office of Kheda, highlighted the urgent need to eliminate child marriage, widely recognised as a serious social evil that threatens the lives and futures of young girls.
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