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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.
Nearly 6,000 pilgrims gathered at the Sacred Heart Shrine at Mawlai for the Annual Pilgrimage. Participants came from parishes and oratory centres throughout the Archdiocese of Shillong and neighbouring regions
Fr. Xavier Edayodil, a Salesian priest of the Province of Bangalore who has been working in Nepal for 8 years, marked his Silver Jubilee of priestly ordination by hand-copying the entire English Holy Bible over 19 months. His handwritten 3,893-page Bible demonstrates his deep devotion and commitment to sharing the Scriptures, inspiring many through his perseverance.
A coastal cleaning drive near Galilee Colony in Kollam, part of Operation Thufan – The Narco Hunt, was organised by Mukti Theeram to address environmental concerns and raise public awareness of drug trafficking and social crimes in neglected coastal areas.
Don Bosco ITI AMSAM, Tiruchirappalli, partnered with Don Bosco Vallizhatti to host a Mega Job Fair for ITI and Diploma graduates, providing youth with a valuable platform for employment and career development.
The Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy, The Retreat, Yercaud, formally inaugurated its new academic year on June 6, 2026. The institute welcomed 38 students from five Salesian Provinces in India and the Diocese of Den Bosch in the Netherlands. The students begin a year of intellectual formation and philosophical inquiry.
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, Don Bosco Youth Services Mumbai hosted a special Eucharistic Adoration on the terrace of the Shrine Office at Don Bosco Matunga, uniting young people and the Provincial House Community for a reflection centred on care for creation. Ten youth and Salesian fathers attended. Each participant brought a plant, symbolising environmental commitment as part of the event’s activities.
“Quo Vadis INC?”: Salesian Province of Calcutta Begins Historic Visitation to Chart Its Next Century
The Salesian Province of Calcutta (INC), after its centenary in February, has launched a province-wide visitation to define its mission and chart a clear course for the next century. The visitation began on June 5, the ordination anniversary of St. John Bosco, led by Fr. Biju Michael, Regional Superior for South Asia and the Rector Major's delegate.
On World Environment Day, students at Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, launched Eco Prahari, an AI-powered platform that equips existing cameras with environmental monitoring capabilities to protect public spaces.
To commemorate the silver jubilee of “25 Years in Scouting,” the Bharat Scouts and Guides of the Don Bosco District Association, Tamil Nadu, organised two specialised adult training courses at Don Bosco Youth Village, Keeranur, Pudukottai, from May 25 to 29, 2026. The five-day programme focused on equipping participants with advanced scouting skills and strengthening their capacity for community service.
Amid the bustling crowds and relentless pace of Kolkata, a quiet act of compassion has been unfolding every day for the past 100 days. From the pavements of Sealdah Railway Station to the narrow lanes of Moulali and Mothijil, the Midday Meal Program of Don Bosco Outreach Calcutta has been providing hot, nutritious meals to nearly 180 of the city’s most vulnerable residents, offering not only food but also dignity and hope.
Nineteen Salesian novices took a significant step in their religious journey by making their First Religious Profession during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held on 24 May 2026 at Mount Don Bosco, Padivayal. The celebration was centred on the theme, “Passion for Christ and the Young.”
Fr. Dr Peter Lourdes, a distinguished Salesian priest, psychologist, educator, and former Principal of Salesian College Sonada, passed away on 28 May 2026 at Park Clinic Hospital, Kolkata. He was 101.
The Salesian Sisters of the St. Mary Mazzarello Province, Mumbai, gathered for a ten-day renewal programme at Mazzarello Youth Centre, Wadala, from May 14 to 24, combining spiritual enrichment, formation sessions, fellowship, and vocational celebrations ahead of the new academic year.
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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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