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Having concluded the official visit of the Salesian Formation Houses in Karnataka and Kerala of the Province of Bangalore, Father Gildasio Santos, the General Councillor for Social Communications from Rome, visited the Don Bosco Cultural Centre in Kochi on November 17 and 18.
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication Dr. Paolo Ruffini, officially inaugurated the Illuminaire website on September 24. This marks the launch of the first-ever National Catholic Media Conference, organized by the Salesian Communication Departments in Rome and India, in collaboration with the Vatican Dicastery for Communication and other national Church bodies in India.
"Dream Your Dream" is a musical tribute to Don Bosco's transformative dream, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, newly released by Salesian Cleric Martin Joshua Savio, a student of Visual Communication, belonging to the Salesian Province of Bangalore. The musical piece draws inspiration from a unique moment in Don Bosco's life —a profound dream he experienced at the age of nine. In this vision, the Blessed Virgin Mary instructed him to transform "wolves into lambs" through the power of love, a spiritual encounter that would shape his life's mission.
The Vice Chancellor of Salesian University Rome Prof. Andrea Bozzolo, welcomed participants of Communications Congress ‘Shaping Tomorrow 2024” organised by Salesian Congregation’s Department of Social Communications, ANS and Salesian University Rome. The congress is being held in Paul VIth Hall of Salesian University from 1st to 7th August 2024.
On July 6th and 7th, the Provincial House hosted the gathering of brothers engaged in practical training and studies. The meeting was designed to inspire and equip young Salesians for their roles in the modern world.
The Grand Finale of dbmnTv’s "Sur Kynud Niam, Season-2," the Khasi Religious Song Competition, concluded on July 3rd at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, showcasing the exceptional talents of children, youth, and adults from Meghalaya. Among the 47 initial contestants selected during the blind audition, 10 finalists competed fiercely for the top honours.
Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), Chennai, has been making significant contributions in the media domain in the last quarter century and more. As it continues to march forward another milestone has been created through a short documentary film titled BENO ZEPHINE released on Thursday, 27th June.
The atmosphere at Don Bosco Music Academy, Vennala, Kochi, was electrifying as the young talents rocked the floor, celebrating World Music Day. The event, which took place on June 21, saw an enthusiastic crowd amazed by the performances of the academy's students.
2nd March 2024 will be a day to remember for the members of BOSCOM (Salesian Media Network of South Asia) as it marked the launching of its new initiative the "Luminata" project. There were over 60 participants present online from across South Asia consisting of Salesian Social Communication delegates of provinces, members of the Provincial Social Communication Commission, FMA and other Salesian family of Media Animators and various Lay members involved in the media ministry.
The Institution for Culture and Rural Development (I-CARD) inaugurated “Zoom In Life,” an audio-video recording studio and media education centre at Baghchung, Jorhat. Mr Jayanta Nath, a musician, songster, composer and film director, inaugurated the Zoom-in-Life 5.1 audio studio and the media house on January 31.
In the evolving communication landscape, the BOSCOM South Asia communication sector organised a three-day conference cum General Body Meeting at the Salesian Provincial House, Bangalore, as a means to an effective integration into digital ministry. The conference, held on November 17-19, had 35 delegates and commission members, and those involved in the ministry delving into the different dimensions of communication ministry.
The Social Communication Commission of the Salesian Province of Bombay (INB) conducted a training programme for trainers on Digital Addiction at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, on October 26. Thirty-five participants from 14 institutions of INB were present for the programme.
On October 20, music composers and musicians representing various Provinces of the South Asia region came together for the first time to share ideas and visions for a collaborative musical journey at the Salesian Congregation and the regional level.
The second edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) was held at the Don Bosco Auditorium in Egmore, Chennai, on October 13, in the presence of around 1500 students and youth. The Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA) coordinated the DBGYFF screening in Chennai.
Salesian College (Autonomous) Siliguri joined 11 other venues of Kolkata Salesian Province in holding the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival, 2nd edition, on 13th October 2023.