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At the sidelines of Rozgar Mela 2.0, a group of first-year students from Salesian College Siliguri drew significant attention with a live demonstration of their heart attack prediction software. This project has quickly become a symbol of youthful innovation and purpose-driven technology.
The tranquil campus of St. Mary’s Hill, Kurseong, became a hub of reflection, learning, and sisterly communion as the FMA Province Media Coordinators convened for their annual Social Communications Seminar from November 13th to 15th, 2025. Focused on Digital Well-being, Mental Wellness, and planning for the 2025–2026 academic year, the gathering brought together Sisters committed to communicating hope and healing in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
In a vibrant display of unity and purpose, more than 3,000 young people from Community Sports Clubs, Don Bosco Shelter Homes, and Don Bosco schools came together on Children’s Day, 14 November, for a walkathon in Ernakulam, Kerala. The event was flagged off by Kerala Legislative Assembly Opposition Leader, Mr. V. D. Satheesan, MLA, who applauded the initiative for championing children’s right to good health, well-being, and freedom from addictions.
Don Bosco Chinchwad extended a warm and festive welcome to a youth delegation from the Diocese of Eichstätt, Germany, as they celebrated a meaningful day of international friendship, cultural exchange, and shared learning.
The Missionary Commission of the Mumbai Province marked the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition with a half-day seminar at the Provincial House, Matunga, on November 11, 2025. Bringing together nearly 80 participants — including Salesians from across the province, Salesian Sisters, Cooperators, ADMA members, and lay collaborators — the seminar blended intellectual depth with heartfelt inspiration, rekindling missionary fervour across the gathering.
Don Bosco Lonavla commemorated a landmark moment on November 11, 2025, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. The occasion honoured the historic journey that began on November 11, 1875, when Don Bosco sent nine missionaries from Turin to Argentina with a heartfelt mission to share God’s love with the world.
Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, marked a significant milestone in its educational journey with the release of Footsteps, two new value-based textbooks for Classes 9 and 10, authored by Fr. (Dr.) Aju Kurian. The event, attended by more than 1,200 students, faculty members, and invited dignitaries, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to nurturing moral values and holistic development among its learners.
In a continuing effort to promote women’s health and empowerment, the Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Chinchwad, organized a Free Cervical Cancer Screening Camp for women residing in the Saibaba Nagar slum area of Chinchwad. The initiative was part of the Women Empowerment Project, supported by AXA Global Business Services.
Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Seawoods, took a major step in guiding its students toward informed and inspired career choices with its grand Career Fair — Path Finder 2025. The event brought together experts from diverse professional fields, universities, and industries to help students explore opportunities beyond conventional career paths.
The Salesian Provincial House at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata, witnessed a moment of grace and fraternity as His Grace, Archbishop Elias Frank, accompanied by three members of his curia, made a pastoral visit that deepened ties between the Archdiocese of Calcutta and the Salesian Family. The evening, marked by vespers and a fraternal meal, brought together Salesians from neighbouring communities in a spirit of collaboration and shared mission.
The 3rd Edition of the Sonics All-Goa Under-17 Basketball League reached an electrifying conclusion on Saturday with Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, emerging as the undisputed champions after weeks of intense competition and spirited play.
On the bright and promising morning of November 8, the AMAR Media Festival 2025–26 came alive with colour, creativity, and youthful energy at St. Mary Mazzarello Youth Centre, Wadala. With the inspiring theme "Hope in Your Feed, Kindness in Your Clicks," the festival brought together students from Standards VIII to X across ten schools from the Gujarat and Maharashtra regions. Each school was represented by ten enthusiastic students, accompanied by a teacher and a sister.
The hill city of Shillong became a vibrant hub of faith, intellect, and fraternity as over 240 principals and educational leaders from 11 Salesian provinces across South Asia gathered for the 7th National Educational Conference of Don Bosco Schools (NECDBS 2025). Hosted by St. Anthony's Higher Secondary School, Shillong, from 6–8 November 2025, and themed "Educational Excellence in the Spirit of Don Bosco," the landmark event was a resounding celebration of Don Bosco's enduring educational mission — to form "good Christians and honest citizens."
Renowned biblical scholar and Salesian priest Fr Francis J. Moloney, SDB, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Melbourne at the age of 85, closing a life marked by deep faith, intellectual brilliance, and pastoral love.
In a resounding affirmation of their holistic educational mission, Salesian schools from North Bengal emerged as frontrunners at the Telegraph Awards for Excellence – North Bengal Chapter, held at the Birla Divya Jyoti Auditorium on November 7–8.
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