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Leading the Change: International Education Conference Kicks Off at Don Bosco Institute

6 December 2024

Education,

The 4th International Conference on Education for School Principals and Educational Administrators, "Creativity and Innovation in Schools: The Principal's Role," was inaugurated on December 6 at Don Bosco Institute, Kharghuli. The event brought together educational leaders, principals, and administrators to explore the crucial role of creativity and innovation in shaping the future of education.

Youth in Focus: South Asia Youth Ministry Delegates Meet in Goa

4 November 2024

Animation, Salesian Youth Movement - SYM,

The Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of South Asia was held at Don Bosco Panjim, Goa, from October 31 to November 4 with Youth Ministry Delegates from 11 provinces across India and Sri Lanka. Organized by the Youth Ministry Department of the Congregation in collaboration with Don Bosco Youth Animation (DBYA), South Asia, New Delhi, the meeting brought together representatives dedicated to taking forward youth ministry across the region.

Assam DB Migrant Desk: Data-Driven Discussions Propel Local Training for Village Catechists

27 October 2024

Migrants and Refugees, Social Life,

Father Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of the Salesian Migrant Desk, addressed 49 head and village catechists at a three-day training for the Diphu diocese held at Mary Help of Christians Church, Satgaon, West Karbi Anglong, Assam. Organized by the Salesian parish on October 27, the event aimed to educate local church leaders on pressing migrant issues affecting the region. Father Albert Thyrniang, parish priest at Satgaon, presented his extensive survey of 1,596 migrant workers, shedding light on the socio-economic factors driving North East youth to seek employment in urban centers.

- Fr Albert Thyrniang SDB

Local Church Leaders Unite to Support Migrant Workers in Bodoland

22 October 2024

Migrants and Refugees, Social Life, Social Ministry,

A meeting of priests, religious, and lay leaders of neighbouring areas in Bengtol Parish on October 19 resulted in a collaborative effort to support the region's growing migrant-worker population. The meeting, which featured a presentation by Fr. Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of Don Bosco Migrant Services of South Asia, highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive and effective support systems for these vulnerable individuals.

- Jimmy T. Sangma

Inter-Provincial Junior Priests' Meet

15 October 2024

Formation,

The Inter-Provincial Junior Priests' Meeting (Quinquennium) of the Guwahati (ING) and Dimapur (IND) Provinces brought together 45 young Salesian priests and brothers from October 10 to 13 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Panbazar, Guwahati. The gathering provided a platform for reflection, sharing, and rejuvenation, focusing on nurturing these young Salesians' missionary zeal.

Young Salesians Gather for Reflection, Spiritual Growth, and Community Building

27 September 2024

Formation,

The Tri-monthly Recollection and Animation program of Guwahati Province, held at the Provincial House, brought forty-eight young Salesians together for a time of reflection, spiritual growth, and community building.

Sad Demise of Father Thomas Kochupurackal

25 May 2019

Obituary, Salesian Society,

The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, Assam, India deeply mourns the passing away of Father Thomas Kochupurackal (K.A.) SDB at 6:00 am on 25 May 2019 at Bosco Mount, Rongkhon Tura.

- Fr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim

20th Provincial Chapter - Guwahati Province(ING) - Day 3

23 February 2019

Chapter, Salesian Society,

The last but the most important day of PC20, 2019. Everything will begin to take shape nay will and should take shape at the end of the day. At 6 am the assembly met for Morning Prayers cum Meditation animated by the Provincial Secretary, Fr. Maria Anthuvan. The video clipping on the Strenna for the year 2019 helped to draw attention to the aspect of `Holiness for you too`.

- Fr. Thomas John

The Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of Guwahati 2019 begins

21 February 2019

Chapter, Salesian Society,

The 20th Provincial Chapter of The Salesian Province of Guwahati began on 19th February with a recollection talk by Father Jose Varickasseril SDB. His Lordship Dennis Panipitchai, Auxiliary Bishop of Miao diocese, Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the Eucharist along with the Provincial Chapter members.

- Father Bivan R. Mukhim

Maiden magazine of Don Bosco Umswai released

12 February 2019

Education School,

9th February, 2019 was a historic day for Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Umswai. On this day the first ever school magazine of the school was released by the Chief Guest, Shri Holvis Maslai, headman of Shikdamakha village during an impressive function that also coincided with the Inauguration of the new scholastic year 2019.

- Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

ING Salesian Family Day

8 February 2019

Salesian Family, Salesian Society,

The Salesian Family Day 2019 was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House Guwahati on 6th February 2019. Nearly 70 members of the Salesian family comprising of the SDBs, FMAs, MSMHCs, VSDBs, SMIs, Past Pupils and Salesian co-operators gathered at Mario Hall for the evening`s programme.

- Bro. George William

Horgor Poth - Assamese Prayer and Hymn Book released

6 February 2019

Catechetics, Spirituality,

The second edition of Horgor Poth (Assamese Prayer and Hymn Book) compiled by Father Joy Kachappilly SDB, Rector and Parish Priest of Don Bosco, Boko was released today (5th February 2019) by His Grace Archbishop John Moolachira in the presence of all Clergy and Religious who had gathered for Monthly Recollection in the Archbishops House.

- Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

Don Bosco`s Feast Celebrated at DBI

2 February 2019

Festivals, Youth,

Don Bosco Institute started the feast of Don Bosco with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr. P.D. Johny, Rector and Director. At 9.00 am there was the solemn hoisting the centenary flag, paying floral tribute to St. John Bosco and singing of the centenary anthem.

- Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

Launching of 2022 Centenary preparations

2 February 2019

Festivals, Missions, Salesian Society, Spirituality,

The launching of the 2022 centenary preparations of the arrival of the Salesians to Northeast India was flagged off on 31st January 2019 on the Feast day of St. John Bosco at Provincial House, Guwahati.

- Father Bivan R. Mukhim

Republic Day Celebrations at Don Bosco Institute of Management

2 February 2019

Education, Education and Culture, Festivals,

The 70th Republic Day of India was celebrated on 26th January 2019 at Don Bosco Institute of Management (DBIM). Mr. Amal Dev Sarma, Assistant Professor of NIT Shillong and former student of St. Anthony`s School and College was the Chief Guest on the function.

- Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

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