Marking an important milestone in the lead-up to the 150th anniversaries of the first Salesian missionary expeditions of the Salesians of Don Bosco (2025) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (2027), the South Asia Chapter of the Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana (ACSSA) hosted a regional seminar from June 27 to 29 at the Salesian Provincial House in Bangalore.

“My catechism classes are boring. I’m not trained for this. The kids aren’t even paying attention.” This frank admission echoed the experiences of many catechists who gathered for a two-day diocesan workshop hosted at the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre in Pune on June 28 and 29.

In a vibrant fusion of sport, tradition, and community spirit, the hamlet of Rajahatta Khasmahal in the Darjeeling hills is preparing to host the first-ever Doko Trail Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The pioneering event, organized by the Rajahatta Explore Group, is attracting runners from across India and South Asia.

In preparation for the International Seminar marking the 150th anniversary of the first Missionary Expeditions of the Salesians (2025) and of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (2027), the South Asia branch of the Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana (ACSSA – Association of Promoters of Salesian History) will host a regional seminar from 27 to 29 June 2025, at the Salesian Provincial House, Bangalore.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

The Salesian Congregation will officially reopen its renovated global headquarters on Friday, June 27, marking a significant milestone in its worldwide mission of service to young people. Located at Via Marsala 42, adjacent to the historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Castro Pretorio – a sanctuary built by Don Bosco himself – the site now stands revitalized after three years of extensive restoration.

The historic Marian shrine of Bandel Church, which has stood sentinel on the banks of the Hooghly River since 1599, became the site of a unique spiritual and musical homecoming on Saturday. Baul Samrat Sanajit Mandal, a pioneering figure in Bengali Gospel folk music, returned to his roots to reimagine two iconic devotional tracks—Kaatar Mukut(Crown of Thorns) and Dhike Dhike Shona Jai (Heard All Over)—in a special music video shoot organized by the Song of Gospel YouTube channel.

The Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad successfully convened the Province Leaders' Meet from June 16 to 18, bringing together fifty members of council members, rectors, commission heads and parish priests from across the province for a three-day intensive reflection on the final document of the General Chapter 29 (GC29) and to discern the future direction and priorities of the province.

Reimagining catechesis in the digital age, the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre, Deepagam, in Kilpauk, hosted a one-day seminar on “Catechizing with Artificial Intelligence.” The event brought together 62 Sunday Catechism teachers from parishes across Chennai on June 15 to explore the transformative role of AI in faith formation.

Over 50 youth leaders, including diocesan directors, religious youth animators, and representatives of various Catholic youth groups, gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Hyderabad on June 12 for an animation hosted and animated by Salesians and organized by the Telugu Catholic Youth Movement under the aegis of the TCBC Commission for Youth.

It was a proud moment for Salesian India and the Salesian Province of Bangalore, as two Don Bosco centres, DBCSA Yadgiri and Don Bosco Makkalalaya Mysore, were honoured by district authorities in Karnataka for their outstanding efforts in championing child rights. The recognitions were conferred as part of the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations organized across the state on June 12.

Following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and esteemed Italian Salesian missionaries—including Fr. Aurelio Maschio in Mumbai, Orpheus Mantovani in Chennai, Fr. Nicosia Gaetano in China, and Fr. Antonio Alessi of the Fratelli Dimenticati Foundation—an Indian Salesian has dedicated himself to serving the most marginalized. Salesian Father Dr. Mathew George of the Kolkata Province, a former professor of Dogmatic Theology at Sacred Heart Theological College Shillong, has pioneered a mission to leprosy patients in West Bengal. His initiative aligns with Salesian India's preparations for the centenary celebration of its mother province, Calcutta, in February 2026.

The Sacred Heart Shrine at Mawlai witnessed a profound outpouring of faith and devotion as nearly 10,000 pilgrims converged for the Annual Pilgrimage in Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Hosted by Sacred Heart Theological College, the much-anticipated event drew faithful not only from the Archdiocese of Shillong but also from neighbouring dioceses of Nongstoin and Jowai.

A fresh take on one of the Church’s youngest saints was unveiled at the CCBI Centre in Goa, as Cardinal Filipe Neri released Dominic Savio: A Faith Influencer for All Time, a new book by Salesian author and educator Fr Dr Gilbert Choondal of the Bangalore Province. The 72-page publication, priced at just ₹40 and published by Don Bosco Publications, Vennala, Kochi, presents the life of Dominic Savio in a voice that speaks directly to today’s youth.

Mr. Sujoy Majumdar, Head of the UNICEF Rural WASH Project and former Director of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Swachh Bharat Mission), New Delhi, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Sonia Majumdar, visited Radio Salesian 90.8 FM on June 9. Radio Salesian Director Fr. C.M. Paul, Programme Director RJ Sameer Chettri, and the RJ team welcomed them with traditional Gorkha topis and khadas.