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His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, kindly welcomed Fr. Vincent Bosco, SDB, Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Jerusalem Campus of the Salesian Pontifical University, who visited to convey heartfelt thanks for His Beatitude’s benevolent presence and blessing at the presentation of his book on 29 November 2025. He was accompanied by Ms. Maria Ruiz, a consecrated member of the Ordo Virginum and iconographer of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The encounter was also honoured by the presence of Archimandrite Christodoulos, archivist of the Patriarchal Archives in Jerusalem.
After a nearly three-decade hiatus, the legendary rock music competition and concert of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco Irinjalakuda made a powerful comeback, as alumni returned “back to school” to relive memories and renew bonds. Branded as COUNTDOWN, the annual reunion of past pupils, the event was held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, transforming the school campus into a vibrant space of music, nostalgia, and social commitment.
A twelve-year-old boy stepped out of rural Vaikom, Kerala, in 1965, carrying dreams larger than the dusty lanes he left behind. That boy was Joseph Palackal, whose quiet determination reflected a generation that believed education could change destiny. His journey began at Don Bosco, Pachalam, Vaduthala, Kochi, as part of the 1965 batch of 62 boys bound by a fellowship that would endure for life.
The Santino Mondini Hall at Don Bosco College, Kurla, resonated with music, drama, and devotion on December 19 as the campus hosted a captivating Christmas Musical that vividly brought alive the true spirit of Christmas through the timeless story of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
The Youth Ministry Delegates of the South Asia Region, together with the Regional Dimension Coordinators and the International Green Alliance Coordinator, Fr. Savio Silvera, convened an online meeting on 19 December to chart the region’s Youth Ministry's future course of action. The deliberations were guided by directives from the SPCSA Council on preparing a six-year plan in light of General Chapter 29.
On International Migrants Day, 18 December, Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Department in Rome, organised an International Dialogue on Accompanying Migrants via the Zoom platform. The programme brought together around 80 participants from across continents, including Salesians, lay collaborators, youth ministry personnel, and social action practitioners, creating a global space for reflection, sharing, and renewed commitment to migrants and refugees.
A one-day Youth Convention on the theme “Youth in Social Change” was successfully organised by DRISTI at Don Bosco Kapadvanj on Sunday, 14 December, bringing together more than 160 young people from 18 surrounding villages.
To foster the spiritual growth and faith formation of its students, Don Bosco English Medium School, Savedi Ahilyanagar, organised a one-day retreat for Catholic students on 14 December at Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, Kedgaon.
Responding to the acute hardships faced by workers of the Bagrakotte Tea Garden, where wages have remained unpaid for a prolonged period, Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, undertook a timely humanitarian initiative to support affected families within its parish territory.
Don Bosco English Medium School, Azimganj, conducted a two-day Seminar on Healthy Living Habits for students of Classes 3-7 on 8–9 December, in collaboration with Anubhav Interactives Training Solutions, Kolkata. The programme featured Ms. Deblina Saha and Ms. Sarkar as the primary resource persons.
Fr. N. T. Scaria (Nedumattathil), distinguished alumnus of Salesian College Sonada, Class of 1964, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for Prison Reforms with Compassion at the 15th International Human Rights Summit & Awards held at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on International Human Rights Day. The event was organized by the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS).
On December 6, Don Bosco School, Nerul, presented a compelling Biblical English musical titled “Faithfulness of One Man of God – DANIEL,” drawing the audience into the life of the steadfast prophet whose faith remained unshaken amidst trials, exile, and political turbulence. Centred on the theme “Faith that Stands Firm – Lessons from Prophet Daniel,” the production aimed to inspire young and old with the values of courage, truthfulness, spiritual discipline, and reliance on God.
Don Bosco Lonavla became a space of stillness, reflection, and vocational clarity on December 6–7 as eighteen young undergraduate aspirants participated in a focused discernment retreat led by Br Royston Colaco, Vocation Animator of the Salesian Province of St Francis Xavier, Bombay. Marking St Nicholas’ Day, the gathering included twelve Class-12 participants, two aspirants already journeying with the community, and four who travelled from Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh—all united by a single quest: to discern the call to Salesian religious life.
The Pushpanjali Centre and Gujarat Region FMA Community hosted a lively Bal Mela on 30 November, bringing together about 800 enthusiastic children from Baroda, Dakor, Gandhinagar, and Pansora. With the theme “Small Steps to a Brighter Future,” the event blended learning, creativity, and fun in a bright, energetic setting.
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