NEWS
Bishop Julius Marandi of Purnea ordained Deacon Nanku Nicholas Besra as priest at St Michael’s Church Kathihar on January 21, 2023. Provincial Fr Joseph Pauria of Kolkata Province and several of his Salesian mentors were among some 60 priests who blessed him at his ordination. Over 2,000 faithful witnessed the ordination ceremony.
In a solemn ceremony held at Salesian College Siliguri, North Bengal has its first Psychology Lab, Wellness Studio and Wellness Woods on February 10, 2023. Located in Taverna Block of Salesian College, Psychology Lab is a facility for research, psychological testing and diagnostics. Wellness studio is a counselling centre open to students and anyone who requires wellness therapy.
Don Bosco School Liluah Alumni marking the 55th year of the School Alumni Association, held their first post-Corona reunion on 15th January 2023. Some 650 past students attended the mega event.
The National Service Scheme (NSS), Program Officer of Salesian College and Assistant Professor Samip Sinchuri, has been selected by the Directorate of NSS, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, to lead the West Bengal contingent in the prestigious Republic Day Parade Camp to be held on 26th January in New Delhi.
West Bengal Education Minister Prof Bratya Basu handed over the letter of Approval of Autonomy for Salesian College in the presence of North Bengal University Vice Chancellor Prof Om Prakash Mishra, Inspector of Colleges Dr Subrata Sanyal and Registrar Dr Nupur Das (Officiating) to Principal Prof (Fr.) George Thadathil. Salesian College is the third autonomous college in Bengal.
New Delhi, 27 Nov 2022 : Salesian Fr Joseph Chittattukalam died of heart attack in New Delhi airport, on Sunday 27th November 2022.