Book ‘Hand in Hand’ Celebrates Lay Leadership in Salesian Mission

7 September 2026

Profiles, Publications, SPCSA,

The South Asia Region has released Hand in Hand: Lay Leaders Sharing in the Salesian Mission, a visually rich publication on the contributions of lay collaborators to the Salesian charism and mission across the region. Rector Major Fr Fabio Attard released the book in New Delhi and handed it over to Fr Mathew Valiyakattel, the book's coordinator and designer.

- Bastin Nellissery SDB

Salesian Priest Fr. Dr. Josekutty Thomas Receives CBCI National Award for Biblical Scholarship and Digital Evangelization

10 February 2026

Catechetics, Profiles, Success Story,

Fr. Dr. Josekutty Thomas, SDB, a Salesian priest of the Province of Dimapur, was honoured with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) National-Level Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to biblical scholarship and digital evangelization. The award was jointly conferred on Fr. Josekutty and Dr. Thomson Philip Vadakeyil of Eloit Innovations, India, for their collaborative work in developing and promoting the BibleOn mobile application and website.

Fr. Doss Kennedy Installed as New Provincial of Salesian Province of Tiruchy

6 January 2026

Appointments, Profiles,

The Salesian Province of Tiruchy entered a renewed phase of leadership with the formal installation of Fr. Doss Kennedy as the sixth Provincial of the Salesian Province of Our Lady of Valankanni (INT) for the term 2026–2032. The installation ceremony took place on 3 January 2026 during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Don Bosco Alaihal Media Centre, marking a moment of joy, thanksgiving, and renewed missionary commitment.

- Fr. John Dharman SDB

Regional of South Asia Unveils Statue of Don Bosco at Trasi

21 March 2022

BOSCO, Education, Education School, Profiles,

The Regional Councillor for the Salesians of South Asia, Father Biju Michael SDB, unveiled the statue of Don Bosco at Don Bosco Trasi, Karnataka, Panjim Province. He was on a visit to facilitate the consultation for the new Provincial. 18 Salesians from the six houses of Karnataka took part in the consultation process.

- PEREIRA Leo

Salesian Brother Sushanto Biswas, a Passionate Evangelizer, Dies

26 February 2022

Brothers Congress, Evangelization, Missions, Parish / Church, Profiles, Religion, Salesian Family, Success Story, Vocational Guidance, Youth,

Salesian Brother Sushanto Biswas, who never tired of sharing the good news with people of all religions, died on February 25, 2022, at 3.40 pm at Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata, due to cardiac arrest. He was 76.

- C.M. Paul

Novice Master Father Samuel Mondol Passes Away

28 December 2021

Education and Culture, Formation, Obituary, Profiles, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, Vocational Guidance,

Director of Novices in Kolkata province, Father Samuel Sudorshon Mondol, died in Kolkata on December 28 at 8:45 am. He was 49.

- Paul CHERUTHOTTUPURAM

Salesian Sister`s Alumna Wins Olympic Bronze for Badminton

6 August 2021

Alumni, Education and Culture, Formation, Lifestyle, Profiles, Salesian Family, Skills Training, Social Ministry, Youth,

Reigning world champion P V Sindhu on Sunday (1st August 2021) became the second Indian and the country`s first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world No 9 He Bing Jiao of China in the badminton women`s singles third-place play-off held in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

- C.M. Paul

120 Young Men Take Vows to be Salesians in South Asia

24 May 2021

Missions, Profiles, Religion, Salesian Society, Success Story, Vocational Guidance,

Darjeeling: Despite the pandemic disrupting regular schedules, the nine novitiates of the South Asia Region have more novices, making their first profession this year. Starting from traditional May 24, the date for the first professions, the 120 young men will make their first profession on different dates of May 24 and 31, June 30, August 15 and September 8.

- C.M. Paul

Kolkata Alumnus Leads Future Proof Experiential Learning

23 May 2021

Alumni, Development Office, Profiles, Social Development, Vocational Guidance,

Along with learning numbers and facts, students be encouraged to develop Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity with a scientific and entrepreneurial attitude, said Dr George Panicker, alumnus of Don Bosco School Park Circus, Kolkata, and Founder of International STEAM Research Pvt Ltd.

- C.M. Paul

Hill NGOs Fight COVID with Wellbeing Campaign

22 May 2021

Emergencies and Disasters, Marginalized, Mental Health, Profiles, Self Help Groups, Social Life, Success Story, Volunteering, Youth, Youth Groups,

Sonada: A group of ten Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in the hills have come together to fight COVID-19 with a 15-week Wellbeing Campaign. Their slogans include: `Bring Back the Smiles,` and `We Build Each Other`.

- C.M. Paul

Rector, Founder of Salesian College Youth Centre Movement Dies

12 May 2021

Education, Education Dept, Education and Culture, Lifestyle, Obituary, Profiles, Salesian Society, Success Story, Vocational Guidance,

Former Rector of Salesian College Sonada Father Pietro Piemonte died on 9th May and was buried in his native town Udine in northern Italy, on 12th May 2021. He was 92 years old and 73 years a Salesian.

- Trophy D`Souza

Fr Sajan Defends Doctoral Thesis in Management Studies

30 March 2021

Education, Education College, Formation, Profiles, Success Story,

Fr Sajan M George, a Salesian in the Department of Management Studies, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, defended the Doctoral Thesis at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, on 26 March. The Public Viva-voce held in the Presentation Hall, John Med Block of the College.

- Fr. Babu Varghese SDB

DOCTORAL THESIS DEFENCE: STRESS LEVEL AND PERSONALITY AMONG THE EMPLOYEES OF TYRE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH INDIA

30 March 2021

Education, Education College, Formation, Profiles, Success Story,

In accordance with the Ph.D. regulations of Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, the Public Viva-Voce examination of Fr. Sajan M. George SDB, Department of Management Studies, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy, was held on 26th March, 2021 at 11.00 am in the Presentation Hall, John Med Block of Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur.

- Fr. Babu Varghese SDB

Khelo Rugby`s Jungle Crows home sees largest celebration

31 January 2021

Festivals, Profiles, Projects, Salesian Family, Social Ministry, Young at Risk, Youth Groups,

SILIGURI, 31 January 2021: A tea garden catholic community saw the largest ever gathering of priests, religious and faithful for a religious celebration, when a pastor`s jubilee was organized in the tea garden village of Sarsawatipur in Jalpaiguri district. The celebration was held to mark the silver jubilee of Father Subir Mondol`s religious vows.

- C.M. Paul

Fourth Salesian Priest brewed from Siliguri Tea Gardens

26 December 2020

Formation, Lifestyle, Missions, Profiles, Salesian Society, Spirituality,

Ooodlbari, 26 December 2020: Deacon Deonis Minj became the fourth priest to be ordained in the Blessed Michael Rua tea garden parish of Oodlabari, in Jalpaiguri diocese, on 27 December 2020.

- C.M. Paul

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