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The Core Mission: "Da Mihi Animas"
The driving force of the Salesian Society is the motto "Da mihi animas, caetera tolle" (Give me souls, take away the rest). This reflects their primary focus: the spiritual and human salvation of youth. The work is characterized by Education, Spiritual formation, and Social Care.
The SPCI House, New Delhi, had the distinct honour of welcoming the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, on the evening of 10 February. His visit marked a significant moment of grace and animation for the Salesian community and the various regional networks operating from the Secretariat of the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA).
Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, was privileged to host Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, during his official visit on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The Rector Major was accompanied by Fr. Biju Michael, Regional Superior for South Asia; Fr. Thathireddy Vijayabhaskar, Private Secretary to the Rector Major; and Fr. Davis Maniparemben, Provincial of the Delhi Province.
The Salesian Province of New Delhi (INN) experienced a day of intense fraternity, reflection, and renewal as Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, paid a pastoral and institutional visit marked by vibrant youth participation and deep engagement with the Salesian Family.
The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, installed Fr. Sunil Kerketta as the new Provincial of the Kolkata Province (INC). The solemn ceremony took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Salesian Rector Major Father Fabio Attard, 11th successor of Don Bosco, made a historic pastoral visit to the Santhal mission at Azimganj, as part of the Centenary Celebrations of the Salesian Province of Kolkata (1926–2026). Rooted in a story that began in the 1950s among some of the poorest tribal and migrant communities of Murshidabad, the Azimganj gathering symbolically brought together the past, present and future of the province’s mission among the Santhals.
The Salesian Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, begins his maiden visit to India as Superior General, a 13‑day journey from 5 to 17 February 2026. His itinerary spans three Salesian Provinces—Kolkata, New Delhi, and Chennai—each offering a unique context for encounter, animation, and renewal. Across communities, schools, parishes, and formation houses, the visit is set to reaffirm the Rector Major’s role as father and guide, walking closely with his confreres and with the young.
The Salesian Vice Province of Sri Lanka (LKC) celebrated the priestly ordination of four Salesian deacons on 27 December 2025 at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, located at the Don Bosco Technical Centre, Negombo.
The Missionary Commission of the Mumbai Province marked the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition with a half-day seminar at the Provincial House, Matunga, on November 11, 2025. Bringing together nearly 80 participants — including Salesians from across the province, Salesian Sisters, Cooperators, ADMA members, and lay collaborators — the seminar blended intellectual depth with heartfelt inspiration, rekindling missionary fervour across the gathering.
Don Bosco Lonavla commemorated a landmark moment on November 11, 2025, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition. The occasion honoured the historic journey that began on November 11, 1875, when Don Bosco sent nine missionaries from Turin to Argentina with a heartfelt mission to share God’s love with the world.
The Salesian Family is marking a historic milestone this year—150 years since St. John Bosco sent out the first Salesian missionary expedition in 1875. To commemorate the anniversary, the South Asia Region has launched a new series of video animation resources under the banner “Legacy of Love – Celebrating 150 Years of Salesian Mission in the World (1875–2025).”
On September 9, 1996, in Mumbai, Fr. Aurelius Maschio, S.D.B., passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a monumental legacy as a missionary, educator, builder, and spiritual father. Widely regarded as the patriarch of the Salesian Province of Mumbai, Fr Maschio’s life was a tapestry of daring vision, tireless work, and deep devotion to Don Bosco and the young.
The long-awaited theme of Strenna 2026 has been officially unveiled by the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, who offers the Salesian Family a detailed and heartfelt overview of this year’s choice and the spiritual journey ahead. The new theme, “Do whatever He tells you” – Believers, free to serve, is deeply rooted in the Gospel and the heart of the Salesian charism, inviting every member to a renewed experience of faith, freedom, and generous service.
In a spirit of profound gratitude and celebration, the Salesian Province of New Delhi gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House to mark the Diamond, Golden, and Silver Jubilees of the priestly ordination and Religious Profession of several confreres. The event paid homage to the enduring commitment of these men, who have dedicated their lives to service in the Church, the Congregation, and especially to the young, in the spirit of St. John Bosco.
After a 13-year hiatus since the last papal visit, the parish of San Tommaso da Villanova in Castel Gandolfo was graced with a historic moment as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass on Sunday, July 13. Entrusted to the pastoral care of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the parish welcomed the Holy Father with reverence and joy, marking a milestone in the community's spiritual journey.
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