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DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant, organized a one-day training programme for women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs), reaffirming its commitment to fostering social and economic empowerment among rural women. A total of 35 women representing six SHGs participated in the session, which aimed to strengthen their understanding of SHG functioning and enhance their capacity for collective growth.
It was an evening filled with pride and nostalgia at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore, as the Don Bosco Tech family came together to unveil the ‘DB Tech @20’ logo, celebrating two decades of empowering youth through skill development and social transformation.
The annual meeting of the Practical Trainees and College student brothers of the Salesian Province of Mumbai brought together young Salesians for three days of reflection, fellowship, and renewal at Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Koregaon Park, from October 21 to 23.
The campus of Don Bosco, Matunga, came alive with youthful energy and faith as 286 young people and Salesians from across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan gathered for SYMBIOS 2025, the annual celebration of the Salesian Youth Movement. Held on October 25 and 26, the two-day event radiated the theme “Young Pilgrims of Hope”, blending reflection, fellowship, and celebration in true Salesian spirit.
Salesian College Sonada witnessed a leadership transition as Fr. C.M. Paul, founder-director of Radio Salesian, formally announced the appointment of Fr. Pritam Barla as the new Director of the college’s community radio station. The announcement was made on 28 October following the official appointment by Fr. Dr. Joseph Pauria, Provincial of Kolkata Salesians and President of the College Governing Body.
The spirit of Don Bosco came alive at Boscowadi, Gorai, from October 19 to 26, as 56 young students completed the intensive "RISE UP! Express to Impress" Camp—a week-long programme designed to nurture holistic growth and essential life skills. The camp's success left participants recharged in mind, body, and spirit, true to the Salesian ideal of joyful learning and purposeful living.
In his maiden visit to his alma mater as Chief Guest for the inauguration of College Week 2025, Shri Saleng A. Sangma, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), inspired the students of Don Bosco College, Tura, to "put God first," affirming that God never fails those who trust in Him with faith and sincerity.
The Province of St. Mary Mazzarello, Mumbai (INB), joined the Universal Church in a spirit of profound joy and thanksgiving to celebrate the canonization of St. Maria Troncatti, FMA. The solemn celebration, held at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Panjim, was a moment of profound spiritual renewal and gratitude for the Salesian Family, who rejoiced in the elevation of one of their own to the ranks of the saints.
In the serene tea-growing region of Leesh River No. 18, a small Catholic community witnessed a historic moment as a new church dedicated to St. Michael was blessed and inaugurated on Sunday. The ceremony marked the culmination of years of faith and perseverance for a community that began with just three members in 2001 and has now grown to embrace twenty families.
Rome prepares to welcome a landmark gathering of Salesian educational leaders from across the globe as the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal & Salesian Facilitation” opens on 27 October. The five-day event, part of the Jubilee of Education celebrations, is hosted by the Salesian University, Rome, and organized by the Salesian Institutes of Higher Education under the aegis of the Salesian Youth Ministry Department.
The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC), one of the 32 officially recognized groups of the Salesian Family worldwide, celebrated their Founder’s Day with a solemn Eucharistic celebration and a family circle.
The twin retreats led by Fr. Pascual Chávez SDB, former Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, from September 28 to October 14 at Bandel Basilica and Nitika Don Bosco, have offered the Kolkata Province a profound vision for renewal. Rooted in the theme of integral mysticism and mission, Fr. Chávez’s reflections invite Salesians to rediscover their consecrated identity through a deep synthesis of contemplation and apostolic action.
The campus of Sacred Heart Theological College (SHTC), Mawlai, came alive with colour, music, and youthful enthusiasm as over 2,500 young people from various Salesian oratories and communities gathered for the grand celebration of the Youth Fest 2025. The day-long event wove together faith, culture, and fellowship, radiating the vitality of the young Church in Meghalaya.
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Mental Wellness Team of Don Bosco High School, Matunga, organized an insightful session for teachers on October 10, 2025. The resource person for the day was Mrs. Purnima Pandit from Drishti, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Mrs. Pandit, who serves as the Head of School Counselling at Drishti, brought over 12 years of experience to the engaging session.
Echoes of Zion Ministries, the dynamic gospel band of the Salesian Youth Movement led by Fr. McEnroe Lopes SDB, brought waves of joy and faith to the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) held at the Divine Retreat Centre, Potta, from October 1 to 5, 2025. The grand youth convention drew over 3,500 participants from across India for five days of prayer, reflection, and celebration.
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