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The Province of Guwahati convened a significant meeting on Mission Poverty Eradication on October 11 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar. Centred on the theme “Together for a Dignified Tomorrow,” the gathering brought together Salesians and their collaborators to reflect, discuss, and devise concrete strategies to combat poverty in mission areas.
Snehalaya, the “House of Love” and the Young at Risk (YaR) centre of the Guwahati Province, marked a momentous milestone on Wednesday as it celebrated its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years of unwavering service to marginalized and vulnerable children.
The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (YaR) inaugurated a two-day national conference at the Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, bringing together community leaders, youth workers, and child protection experts to strengthen the support system for vulnerable children and youth.
On the third day of the Inter-Provincial Quinquennium at Siloam, Umiam, Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh of Shillong presided over the Holy Mass and delivered a stirring homily steeped in Salesian spirituality. Addressing young Salesian priests and brothers from the Provinces of Guwahati and Shillong, the Archbishop urged them to ground their ministry in faith, humility, and compassion.
The Salesian Provinces of Guwahati (ING) and Shillong (INS) inaugurated the Inter-Provincial Junior Priests’ Animation 2025, also known as the Quinquennium, at Siloam, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, on September 22. The five-day programme, which runs until September 26, is guided by the theme “A Concentrated Consecrated Life” and is being animated by Rev. Fr. Albert Johnson SDB, former Provincial of Trichy (INT).
A one-day research conclave on “Towards Achieving SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)” was jointly organized by Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) and Assam Engineering College (AEC) on Friday, producing decisive outcomes for advancing renewable energy initiatives in the Northeast.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation programme for the three North-East provinces was inaugurated on September 5 and will run till September 8, at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, with a strong call for young participants to embrace their mission of faith and leadership.
The Province of Guwahati hosted the Rectors and Community Leaders Meeting at the Provincial House, Panbazar, under the theme “Passionate for Jesus Christ, Dedicated to the Young.” The gathering brought together Salesian leaders from across the Province for a day of reflection, discussion, and renewed commitment to their mission.
The first-ever public job fair in Tezpur, organized by Bosco Reach Out (BRO) – Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), Guwahati, drew hundreds of eager job seekers and top recruiters to the Don Bosco Socio-Technical Institute (DBSTI) campus on Saturday.
The Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, honoured the life and legacy of the late Fr (Dr) Francis Hembrom, SDB, with the release of his book The Catechetical Ministry in Northeast India (1890–1962). The event, organized by the Social Communication Commission of the Province, was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House and brought together Salesians, clergy, religious, and friends to celebrate his contributions to catechetical ministry.
Under the theme “Walking with the Young: Lessons from the Playground to the Chapel,” the Province hosted a two-day animation and meeting for Salesian practical trainees at the Provincial House, Guwahati, from August 9 to 10. The gathering aimed to deepen the trainees’ pastoral skills, spiritual discipline, and commitment to youth ministry.
The official release of the Bodo language edition of the pictorial book on St Artemide Zatti, a celebrated Salesian saint of the sick and poor, was launched at the Salesian Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, during the ongoing Annual South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) Meeting.
The annual meeting of the South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) began on a reflective and resolute note at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, on August 1. The gathering brought together Formation Delegates and Vice Provincials from all Salesian Provinces across South Asia for a period of prayerful discernment, evaluation, and strategic planning.
After a nearly eight-year gap, the Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) programme was revived with renewed vigour at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli. The month-long initiative, inaugurated on July 1, aims to equip clerics in theological formation with hands-on experience in youth animation before they are sent to various Salesian centres to guide and accompany young people.
A grand gathering of youthful energy, discipline, and enthusiasm marked the opening of the Mini Boscoree and Scout Master Training Camp at Don Bosco School, Barpeta Road, which is being held from June 30 to July 4, 2025. The event drew over 1,300 Scouts and Guides from several Don Bosco institutions across the Province, along with their dedicated Scoutmasters and Guide Captains.
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