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Its focus spans education, technical training, social development, and youth pastoral ministry, with a priority on serving the poorest and most abandoned young people. Through assemblies SPCSA coordinates governance and strategy, while managing various networks such as DBYA (youth animation), DB Tech (skilling), BOSCOM (communication), YaR (youth at risk), and the Salesian Psychological Association (SPA), ensuring holistic development across the region.
The Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, with the consent of his Council, has appointed Fr Thomas Koonan, SDB, as Provincial of the Sacred Heart Province of Bangalore (INK) for the six-year term 2027–2033. He will succeed Fr Jose Thomas Koyickal, SDB, at the conclusion of his mandate.
The Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, with the consent of the General Council, has appointed Fr. Soy Vijay, SDB, as Provincial of the Salesian Province of Jesus the Good Shepherd (INN), New Delhi, for the six-year term 2027–2033. The appointment was made on November 3, 2026.
The Formation Commission of the Salesians of the South Asia Region organised a four-day training programme on Affective Maturity and Psychosexual Integration for Formators from September 22 to 25 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bengaluru.
The Salesian Province of Delhi won the Rector Major’s Innovative Ministry Award 2026 for its initiative, From Brick Kilns to Bright Futures: Transforming Lives Through Education, during REWIND 2026, the annual review of Mission Poverty Eradication, at the Salesian Provincial House, New Delhi.
The Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most celebrated monuments and an enduring symbol of love, welcomed the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr Fabio Attard, during his visit to Delhi. He was accompanied by former Provincials and General Councillors, together with members of the South Asia Provincial Conference of the Salesians (SPSCA).
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.
The Salesian South Asia Region has begun preparations for the 2027 Team Visit of the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, and the General Council, scheduled for October 2027 in Bengaluru. The preparations took a unique form, with a gathering of former and current leaders focused on fraternity, gratitude, listening, and discernment. Former General Councillors and Provincials, along with South Asia Regional Councillor Fr Biju Michael and the current Provincials of the Region, met at the Don Bosco Provincial House, New Delhi, in the presence of the Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard.
In a move to reshape youth ministry, the Oratories and Youth Centres Coordinators of the South Asian Salesian Provinces gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Trichy from June 26–27, 2026. Representatives from 10 Salesian Provinces united under a single mission: to revitalise, rethink, and re-launch their youth outreach programs.
The BOSCOM South Asia Office was officially inaugurated on June 23 at Don Bosco Matunga, Mumbai, marking an important step forward in strengthening the Salesian communication apostolate across South Asia. The office was opened by Fr Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for Social Communication, accompanied by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of Mumbai and Provincial in charge of Social Communication in the region. Fr Fidel also conducted the blessing of the new office.
The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fabio Attard, arrived in Sri Lanka on May 14, marking the beginning of his pastoral visit to the Vice Province and its Salesian communities.
“South Asia is a land of extraordinary diversity, but also of deep unity in mission,” reflects Fr. Biju Michael, Regional Councillor for South Asia. “In our many languages, cultures, and traditions, we remain one in our passion for Don Bosco’s mission and in our commitment to the poorest young people.”
BOSCOM South Asia brought together members of the Salesian Family across the region for LUMINATA 2026, an online gathering that reflected on the theme of the 60th World Day of Social Communications proposed by Pope Leo XIV: “Preserving Human Voices and Faces – To be or to pretend to be.” The event featured around 90 delegates, including Provincial Delegates of Social Communication, BOSCOM members, and media practitioners.
Dear Confreres, Members of the Salesian Family, and Collaborators,
Happy Feast of St Joseph! Don Bosco entrusted us in a special way to the patronage of St Joseph (cf. Constitutions no. 9). Every Salesian, in his profession formula, entrusts his perseverance to his intercession (cf. Constitutions no. 24).
COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026
SOUTH ASIA REGION.
An invitation from the SPCSA to all Salesian Communities of South Asia to actively participate in the COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026 on the occasion of the World Day of Poor.
A request to Rectors and Leaders of communities to take responsibility to lead this in each community."
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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