NEWS
“My catechism classes are boring. I’m not trained for this. The kids aren’t even paying attention.” This frank admission echoed the experiences of many catechists who gathered for a two-day diocesan workshop hosted at the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre in Pune on June 28 and 29.
With a renewed focus on youth empowerment and vocational accompaniment, the Sisters of Charity, Secunderabad Province, organized a Youth Ministry and Career Guidance Program at their Provincialate on June 29. Fr. Medi Sleevaraj, SDB, a seasoned Salesian priest known for his dynamic work in youth ministry and career guidance, led the sessions and brought together 32 sisters representing communities across the province for a day of reflection, learning, and pastoral renewal.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
In a transformative three-day orientation programme, Don Bosco Veedu, Trivandrum, reaffirmed its commitment to social change by aligning its vision, people, and practices through a strategic and purpose-driven approach. The event brought together national and international experts to guide staff and Salesians toward a cohesive and impactful future.
The Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad successfully convened the Province Leaders' Meet from June 16 to 18, bringing together fifty members of council members, rectors, commission heads and parish priests from across the province for a three-day intensive reflection on the final document of the General Chapter 29 (GC29) and to discern the future direction and priorities of the province.
Over 50 youth leaders, including diocesan directors, religious youth animators, and representatives of various Catholic youth groups, gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Hyderabad on June 12 for an animation hosted and animated by Salesians and organized by the Telugu Catholic Youth Movement under the aegis of the TCBC Commission for Youth.
A fresh take on one of the Church’s youngest saints was unveiled at the CCBI Centre in Goa, as Cardinal Filipe Neri released Dominic Savio: A Faith Influencer for All Time, a new book by Salesian author and educator Fr Dr Gilbert Choondal of the Bangalore Province. The 72-page publication, priced at just ₹40 and published by Don Bosco Publications, Vennala, Kochi, presents the life of Dominic Savio in a voice that speaks directly to today’s youth.
Authored by Fr. Raphael Maiong SDB, the book titled "Encountering Christ in the Eucharist" was released by Fr. Thiewbor Kharsyntiew, Principal of Sacred Heart Boys' Higher Secondary School, Mawlai, at a function held at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Gedilam, in collaboration with Deepagam, organized a two-day pilgrimage for altar servers from May 13 to 14. A total of thirty-three altar servers from three parishes, Tagore Nagar (Puducherry), Maranodai, and Thennangudi, participated. Salesian priests and catechists guided them.
A vibrant confluence of culture, catechesis, and youth empowerment marked the recently concluded ten-day “Leadership Training Camp and Youth Catechesis through Folk Art” held from May 21 to May 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart College (SHC), Tirupattur. Jointly organized by the Salesian Province of Chennai (INM), the Youth Ministry Delegation, Deepagam (Don Bosco Catechetical Centre), and SHC, the camp brought together 65 youth and children from seven rural parishes in Vellore and Tirupattur regions, including participants from Chennai and FSAG sisters of Shalom Province, Tindivanam.
Seven hundred young participants across Northeast India concluded their five-day Holy Week retreat with a symbolic Easter morning river pilgrimage on the Brahmaputra river, marking the 18th edition of Youth Pasch.
The 18th edition of Youth Pasch, an annual Easter-themed retreat for young people, faced an unexpected hurdle when loud music on horn speakers from a neighbouring residence disrupted its solemn atmosphere. The situation escalated over two days, prompting local police to intervene and restore peace, allowing the event to proceed without further disruption.
The Central Region Salesian Brothers' Meet was held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, from March 10 to 12. This gathering brought together the Salesian Brothers from the Salesian Provinces of Hyderabad (INH), Bombay (INB), and Panjim (INP). Brother James Marcus, the INP Province Delegate, coordinated the event.
Reaffirming their commitment to actively implementing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Don Bosco Technical School organized a one-day workshop and animation program for St. Anthony's L.P. School and Don Bosco Technical School (ITI) staff on February 11.
Emphasizing that Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness is the basis of Salesian education, an animation cum meeting of School Principals of the Salesian Province of Shillong was held from February 1-3 at Boscotech, Silchar, Assam. The meeting brought together 31 Salesians, including the Provincial and his councilors.