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Secretary of BOSCOM and Panjim Province Delegate for Social Communication
31 March 2026

Around 20 Salesians and youngsters were part of the Train the Trainer program to animate leaders in organising the Summer Camps in the various institutions. The program coordinated by Father Ralin De Souza, Salesian Youth Movement delegate of the Salesian Panjim Province along with Father Austin Fernandes, Brother James Marcus and Father Savio Dias animated the group in the basic skills, to organise various kinds of Summer activities on March 29.

17 March 2026

International Women’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and purposeful engagement at Don Bosco Academy, Sutgatti, Hubli, bringing together 330 women from Self Help Groups across Hubli and Dharwad districts, along with participants from Honnihalli in Belagavi. The event fostered a spirit of joy, reflection, and empowerment, highlighting women's dignity, contributions, and rights in society.

More than 450 young people from 19 Salesian houses and educational institutions across Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra came together for Valdocco 2026, the annual Youth Fest of the Salesian Province of Panjim, held at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa.

21 February 2026

A two-day seminar–cum–workshop on Salesian Pedagogy was held on February 19–20 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, bringing together 48 participants comprising priests, brothers, sisters, collaborators, and teachers from various Don Bosco institutions across the Province. The programme aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Don Bosco’s educational vision and to strengthen their commitment to the Salesian mission in contemporary educational settings.

16 February 2026

A total of 187 students from nine Don Bosco educational institutions of the Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan, spanning three dioceses, gathered at the Don Bosco Oratory on February 13 for the Province Catechetical Day. Centred on the theme “Shine with Faith, Rise with Hope,” the day offered teenage participants a rich blend of prayer, reflection, joy, and fellowship.

16 February 2026

The joint meeting of the Provincial Councils of the Mumbai (Bombay) and Panjim-Konkan Provinces was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, on February 10. The meeting commenced with a formal welcome extended by Provincial of the Panjim Province, Father Clive Telles, to Provincial of the Mumbai Province, Father Ashley Miranda, and the councillors. The day-long meeting provided an opportunity for the two provinces to share best practices in animation and governance implemented in their respective regions. The councils also presented new initiatives undertaken in the mission, highlighting creative pastoral approaches in youth ministry.

12 February 2026

Salesian Family Day 2026 was celebrated with joy and fervour at the Provincial House, Odxel, on February 8, bringing together 130 members of the Salesian Family in a vibrant expression of communion, faith, and shared mission. Fathers, Sisters, Salesian Cooperators, ADMA members, Past Pupils, young people, and families gathered in a spirit of unity that marked the annual celebration.

The Bal Mela was joyfully celebrated on February 8, at Don Bosco Sutgatti, Hubballi, with the enthusiastic participation of 220 children from four centres and migrant communities. The campus came alive with laughter, colour, and vibrant energy as children gathered to celebrate their childhood in a spirit of unity and joy.

9 February 2026

The Don Bosco Youth Paschers organised a Taizé Prayer Service on February 8 at the Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim, creating a serene space of worship, silence, and reflection for nearly 50 participants from diverse age groups. Open to all, the two-hour prayer experience invited the faithful to pause from daily routines and encounter God through simplicity, stillness, and communal prayer.

19 January 2026

Physical Education teachers and Salesians from schools, higher secondary institutions, and centres of higher education of the Salesian Province gathered for the first time on January 17 at Don Bosco, Fatorda, to reflect on collaborative ways to coordinate the Sports Ministry across the province. The meeting marked an important step in recognising sports as a vital sector of Youth Ministry requiring structured attention and collective planning.

19 January 2026

The Youth Ministry Delegates of the Salesian Province of Panjim–Konkan convened at Don Bosco, Fatorda, on January 16 to review the current state of youth ministry in the province and to forge a coordinated pastoral plan for the year 2026–2027. The meeting brought together representatives from most of the province's Salesian communities, reflecting a strong collective commitment to youth-focused pastoral engagement.

11 November 2025

The South Asia Formation Commission of the Salesians of Don Bosco organized a five-day training programme on Affective Maturity and Psycho-Sexual Integration for members of the Salesian Family at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Pune. Held from November 5 to 9, the initiative sought to strengthen participants’ understanding of psycho-sexual integration while enhancing personal awareness, emotional maturity, and pastoral effectiveness in formative ministry.

7 October 2025

The Vocation Commission of the Salesian Province of Panjim–Konkan organized a vibrant three-day Hill Thrill Camp from October 2 to 4 at Don Bosco Academy (DBA), Sutgatti–Hubli, exclusively for boys from standards six to ten across North Karnataka. The event drew 52 enthusiastic participants, primarily from Sirsi, with others from Tumrikopa, Londa, Dharwad, and Hubli.

2 October 2025

The Karam Festival, a tribal celebration dedicated to Karam Devta, the god of youth, strength, and fertility, was observed with devotion and cultural richness at Don Bosco Loutolim on September 28. Traditionally held during the harvest season, the festival reflects the community’s deep bond with nature and gratitude for its blessings.

 

 

29 September 2025

A two-day capacity-building workshop for migrant tele-callers was held on September 26–27 at Bethany Convent, Alto Santa Cruz, with a focus on enhancing communication, customer service, and workplace readiness skills. The program brought together 15 participants, offering practical training in tele-calling techniques, digital tools, stress management, and professional ethics.