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The Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2026 of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, concluded on July 28 with an evaluation and thanksgiving session at the Provincial House, Panbazar, after a month-long outreach that engaged nearly 1,400 young people across 10 centres.
The induction of 17 new Salesian Cooperators was the highlight of the Provincial Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, adding a special dimension to the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) held at Auxilium Convent, Kokrajhar, on July 25–26.
The first Basic Sea Scouts Masters Training Course for the North East Region began on Tuesday at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, marking a significant step towards expanding and strengthening the Sea Scout movement across the region.
A three-day workshop on "Participatory Models of Higher Education" began on Monday at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, jointly organised by the International Association of Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) and the Higher Education Commission of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati. The programme will conclude on July 15.
Thirty-nine Salesian clerics and brothers from the Salesian Province of Guwahati gathered at the Provincial House, Panbazar, for a two-day Tri-Monthly Recollection on July 11–12 to renew their commitment to Salesian spirituality, community life, and mission through prayer, reflection, and ongoing formation.
The Salesian Province of Guwahati held its annual Commission Meeting at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, on July 8 to review ongoing ministries and outline action plans for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.
A three-day Scouts and Guides Training and Testing Camp concluded on Tuesday at Don Bosco Secondary School (Colzani Memorial), Damra, after training young participants in essential scouting skills, leadership and service.
The annual Administrators’ Meeting of the Province of Guwahati, held on June 20, focused on strengthening stewardship and sharpening financial accountability among priests, brothers, and accountants. The day-long event centred around equipping attendees with skills and tools for effective administration and financial management.
Fr. Sanjay Aind, SDB, Assistant Parish Priest of Sacro Cuore, Rome, successfully defended his Licentiate Thesis at the Faculty of Institutional Social Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, on June 15. His thesis, entitled “Communicating Hope: A Case Study on Fr. Stan Swamy’s ‘Bagaicha Model’ of Strategic Communications,” examines how Fr. Stan Swamy, SJ, strategically used communication to advocate for tribal rights and empower marginalised communities through the 'Bagaicha Model.'
Bosco Reach Out, with Don Bosco Job Placement Network India, hosted a Job Fair at Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati on June 10, helping youth and job seekers meet potential employers. The event brought together recruiters, facilitators, and candidates from diverse backgrounds to expand access to jobs.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Panbazar on June 8. He urged students and staff to strive for excellence through education, discipline, and service.
Two outstanding students from the Higher Secondary Section of Don Bosco College, Tura, were felicitated by the Government of Meghalaya for their exceptional performance in the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Examinations conducted by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE).
In a major step towards promoting tourism and entrepreneurship in Northeast India, the student-led startup Subroutes.com has been launched with the vision of showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and adventure tourism opportunities to a global audience.
The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, concluded a two-day Salesian Missionary Symposium on May 30, marking the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition (1875–2025). Held under the theme “Remembering the Past, Renewing the Present, Reimagining the Future,” the symposium brought together Salesians and religious to reflect on the Church’s missionary legacy and explore new avenues for evangelisation in Northeast India.
The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, celebrated the Religious Profession of fifteen young novices on May 24, as they embraced the Salesian way of life through their First Profession during solemn ceremonies held simultaneously at Sunnyside, Shillong, and Emmaus Novitiate, Zubza.
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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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