Leaders of the St Joseph’s Province convened at the Provincial House from January 8 to 10, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms, enhanced legal awareness, and a renewed pastoral engagement with young people.

The Don Bosco Philosophate, Karunapuram, and the Sacred Heart Pre-Novitiate marked a significant moment in their formation journey with the visit of Fr. Silvio Roggia, SDB, General Councillor for Formation of the Salesian Congregation, on January 6 and 7. The visit formed part of his wider formative and fraternal animation tour aimed at strengthening Salesian formation communities in the region. He was accompanied by Fr. Jose Kuttiyanamattathil, SDB, a collaborator in formation ministry at the congregational level.

To foster the spiritual growth and faith formation of its students, Don Bosco English Medium School, Savedi Ahilyanagar, organised a one-day retreat for Catholic students on 14 December at Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, Kedgaon.

Aitorma Ter — one of Tripura’s most cherished cultural showcases — made a spirited comeback this year after a six-year pause, reigniting pride and celebration among the state’s indigenous communities. The event, held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, drew a packed audience and reaffirmed its status as a significant highlight of Tripura’s cultural calendar.

The Salesian Vice Province of Sri Lanka (LKC) hosted a meaningful three-day formation program titled “Innovate & Educate: Artificial Intelligence in the Salesian Mission,” designed to inspire confreres and remind them of their vital role in shaping the future of youth ministry through digital innovation.

The Don Bosco community in Lonavla welcomed 71 young students from Classes 7 and 8 for a two-day “Come and See” camp on November 22 and 23, offering participants a rare escape from city life. Amid the winter chill, misty hills and quiet wooded surroundings, many of the boys experienced their first retreat away from crowded neighbourhoods and busy streets.

The Young Priests’ Quinquennium Meeting of the Province of St Joseph (INH) was held on 11–12 November at Don Bosco PARA (People’s Action for Rural Awakening), Ravulapalem, where 30 young priests gathered for two days of reflection on Indian constitutional values, pastoral responsibility, and youth engagement. The meet sought to strengthen their commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity—values central to both the Indian Constitution and the Church’s mission.

The tranquil campus of St. Mary’s Hill, Kurseong, became a hub of reflection, learning, and sisterly communion as the FMA Province Media Coordinators convened for their annual Social Communications Seminar from November 13th to 15th, 2025. Focused on Digital Well-being, Mental Wellness, and planning for the 2025–2026 academic year, the gathering brought together Sisters committed to communicating hope and healing in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Salesian communities across the Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, joined the global Salesian Family in commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition — the historic departure of Don Bosco’s first missionaries from Valdocco, Turin, to Argentina on November 11, 1875. The sesquicentennial celebration was observed with gratitude, reflection, and renewed missionary zeal across communities.

Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu – November 9, 2025 — The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) marked the Salesian Missionary Day 2025 with a vibrant two-day celebration at Don Bosco Aspirantate, Tirupattur, on November 8 and 9. Themed “Salesian Missionary: A Sower Sowing the Seed of Love,” the event coincided with the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition (1875–2025), drawing around 270 participants from 26 Salesian institutions and formation houses across the province.

In a significant step toward empowering rural youth with knowledge and direction, Bosco Reach Out – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, successfully organized a Career Guidance Program for students of Nagaon district on November 7 at the Jubilee Training Centre of the Assam Baptist Convention, Nagaon Town.

In a vibrant spirit of revival and renewal, catechists and faith educators from across the Salesian Province of Hyderabad came together for the Empowering Faith Educators Program held on November 6–7. The two-day gathering, themed “A Call to Revival and Renewal in God’s Service,” sought to strengthen the catechetical mission through reflection, sharing, and skill development.

Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK), Kedgaon, organized an awareness session on “The Usefulness and Impact of Social Media” on November 1, 2025, at the BGVK Training Hall. The session, attended by 25 teachers from the Remedial Education and Development Project, which is active across 25 villages in Ahmednagar, aimed to equip educators with insights to promote responsible and balanced social media use among students.

The Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Strategy Workshop II commenced at the Provincial House, Guwahati, bringing together Project Directors from various Salesian provinces across South Asia. The two-day workshop aims to evolve concrete strategies to intensify the congregation’s commitment to serving the poorest communities in the region.

The spirit of Don Bosco came alive at Boscowadi, Gorai, from October 19 to 26, as 56 young students completed the intensive "RISE UP! Express to Impress" Camp—a week-long programme designed to nurture holistic growth and essential life skills. The camp's success left participants recharged in mind, body, and spirit, true to the Salesian ideal of joyful learning and purposeful living.