The joy of being Spiritual Directors: Refresher course for Salesians of Chennai Province

27 September 2024

Animation, Formation,

The Salesian Province of Chennai organized a timely refresher course on spiritual direction as part of its commitment to ongoing formation. Held from September 23 to 27 at the Don Bosco Skill Mission campus in Bangalore, the program brought together 28 spiritual directors. The Don Bosco Renewal Centre (DBRC), Bangalore, facilitated the course to deepen the Salesians' understanding and practice of spiritual direction.

Butterfly Express: Transforming rural education through books

7 September 2024

Art Forms, Publications, Social Development,

On September 6, Don Bosco Kalvi Solai launched the Butterfly Express: Library for Village Schools campaign to create well-resourced libraries in rural areas. The launch had prominent figures, including N. Ram of The Hindu, Dr. Jayakumar Reddy, and Mr. Joshua Madhan, supporting the cause. The initiative, symbolizing the transformative impact of reading, also featured the launch of Fr. John Alexander's book by Archbishop George Antonysamy.

- Johnny SDB

Leadership Retreat for Headmasters and Principals of Don Bosco Schools

19 August 2024

Education, Education School, Formation,

Don Bosco Kalvisolai organized a dynamic two-day leadership retreat for Headmasters and Principals of Don Bosco Schools in Tamil Nadu, held on August 17-18 at Joe Beach Resorts. The retreat offered a range of interactive and activity-based sessions to enhance leadership skills and personal development in their ongoing professional journey.