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At the institutional level, Salesian media centres serve as hubs for publications, audiovisual productions, and digital platforms that highlight issues of justice, peace, and youth development. They often collaborate with schools, parishes, and NGOs to produce educational materials, documentaries, and awareness campaigns. In South Asia, these centres play a vital role in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, fostering intercultural exchange, and promoting responsible use of technology. By integrating media into their mission, the Salesians ensure that communication becomes a channel of education and evangelization—helping young people engage critically with modern platforms while carrying forward Don Bosco’s vision of forming “good Christians and upright citizens.”
The BOSCOM South Asia Executive Council met at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai, on August 28 and 29 to unveil its logo, chart the region’s communication roadmap, formulate guidelines for the personal and pastoral use of social media, and plan new initiatives to engage young people through digital and creative media.
A one-day training programme on “Animation on AI Tools” was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House on August 24, focusing on the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its practical applications, and ethical use.
Human Core and Machine Code: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new Salesian publication, was released on August 11 during the meeting of the South Asia Formation Delegates at Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong.
Fr. Dr Scaria Thuruthiyil SDB says the human ego is a “virus” that infects the mind with sorrow, anxiety and fear in his latest book, Antivirus: Choiceless Awareness.
Conceived and guided by Salesian Father Peter Gonsalves, the Communication Theology series presents theology as God’s self-communication in history and humanity’s response through faith, symbol, culture, and community. It rereads major Catholic thinkers through communication, culture, and media. It has so far produced two volumes published by Christian World Imprints, New Delhi: The Communication Theology of Karl Rahner by Charles Ndhlovu and Peter Gonsalves, and The Communication Theology of Avery Dulles by Divine Word Father John Paul Herman. Together, the books seek to provide theological foundations for evangelization, pastoral ministry, digital engagement, and ecclesial leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Can today's generation be the most digitally connected and yet among the loneliest? This question shaped the discussions at a national research seminar hosted by the Salesian Province of Chennai and Don Bosco College, Chennai, where more than 250 participants, including Youth Ministry delegates, educationists, researchers, social scientists and young people from across India, gathered to examine the changing nature of friendship and well-being in the age of artificial intelligence.
Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), Mumbai, launched “Soul Algorithm,” a new online talk show linking Catholic wisdom with the digital realities shaping young people's lives. The programme premiered on Sunday, July 19, at 9:15 p.m.
The Salesian Province of St. Francis de Sales, Dimapur, held a two-day meeting of Parish Priests and Quasi Parish Priests on July 16–17 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, bringing together priests serving across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Upper Assam to strengthen pastoral leadership and missionary outreach.
During the Annual Feast of the Chennai Province at Don Bosco, Perambur, on July 3, the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) released two publications to strengthen child protection and promote responsible digital citizenship.
Twenty-nine Social Communication Delegates from across the Salesian Mumbai Province met at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, on July 1 for the Province's annual Social Communication Delegates' Meeting. The gathering focused on strengthening storytelling, ethical digital engagement, and collaborative media ministry.
On Wednesday, 1 July 2026, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Fabio Attard, appointed Fr Pedro André Pinto Junior as the new director of ANS – Salesian iNfo Agency, succeeding Fr Harris Pakkam, who had held the post since June 2021.
Fr Michael Makri, Director of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, was honoured with the Vocational Excellence Awardby the Rotary Club of Shillong on June 24 in recognition of his dedicated service to the empowerment and welfare of young people.
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.'
Journey of the Heart: A River of Grace, Faith and Life, the latest book by noted Salesian priest and educator Fr. V. M. Thomas Vattathara, was released on 13 May by Archbishop John Moolachira. Published by Don Bosco Communications, the 230-page volume presents a contemplative exploration of faith, leadership, ageing, and spiritual renewal.
The Salesian family of Dimapur Province and across Northeast India is mourning the sudden death of Fr. Maippan Paul, SDB (62), who passed away following a heart attack at Don Bosco School, Dibrugarh, on Sunday, April 19, at 5:05 a.m. Fr. Paul was also the former delegate of the Salesian Province of Dimapur for BOSCOM South Asia.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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