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On July 6th and 7th, the Provincial House hosted the gathering of brothers engaged in practical training and studies. The meeting was designed to inspire and equip young Salesians for their roles in the modern world.

The Vicar of the Rector, Major Father Stefano Martoglio, embarked on his first visit to Dimapur Province on October 22. He was accompanied by his Secretary, Father A. Patrick Anthonyraj, and Father L. Joseph Teron, the Vice Provincial of Guwahati Province. The visit marked a significant chapter in the region's Salesian history.

16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

Twenty-four young men belonging to the St. John Paul II Salesian Province of Shillong and eight from the Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, made their First Profession of Religious Vows in the Congregation on May 24, at Don Bosco Sunnyside, the Salesian Novitiate in Upper Shillong. Father Biju Michael, the Regional Superior for South Asia, who is doing the Extra-ordinary Visitation in the Province, received their vows on behalf of the Rector Major.

- Michael Makri SDB

Don Bosco Youth Animation Department organised a three-day session for the Salesian vocation promoters at Don Bosco Renewal Centre (DBRC), Bangalore. Fostering a culture of Vocation under the dimension of Vocational Guidance by the Don Bosco Youth Animation, the meeting was held from December 14-16, 2022. Fourteen Salesian vocation promoters from 11 Indian Salesian Provinces and the Vice-Province of Sri Lanka participated.

17 Partnership for the goals
- Jason Pinto SDB & Praveen Antony SDB

The 8th National Congress of the Don Bosco Past Pupils Association was organized by the members of the National Federation at Don Bosco Pastoral Center, Shillong from 13th October 2022. The three-day congress was led by Mr. Valerian Pakma, President of the Don Bosco Past Pupils, Shillong Provincial Federation, in the presence of the Delegate from the Salesian Family South Asia, the Provincial of Shillong Province, and the Delegate for Salesian Family, Shillong.

17 Partnership for the goals
- Satish J

“The presence of Bishop emeritus of Dibrugarh Joseph Aind SDB, General Councillor for missions Fr. Alfred Maravilla SDB, Regional Superior of South- Asia Fr. Biju Michael SDB, so many provincials (ING, IND, INS, INC, INH, INK, INT, INP), Vice Provincials (ING, INS, INM, IND) former provincials of ING, INN, Salesian brothers, clerics in formation, heads of different religious institutes, Sisters, co-operators, past pupils, ADMA members, young people, the Christian faithful, benefactors and beneficiaries of the mission of Don Bosco in North-East India, shows the importance of the occasion”, remarked the Rector Major at the start of the homily on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Salesian mission in Northeast India.

- George William SDB
28 May 2022

Twenty-three novices and twelve clerics in temporary affiliation made their commitment to follow Christ in the Don Bosco way by professing to be the members of the Salesian Congregation.

- Michael Makri sdb
The Province of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, New Delhi, in its Silver Jubilee Year, began the 9th Provincial Chapter, on February 14, 2022, at Don Bosco Specialized Training Centre, Okhla, New Delhi, in the presence of 52 Chapter members and observers comprising of youth and lay collaborators. Provincial Chapter has its theme, ``What kind of Salesians for the Youth of Today?``
- Fr. Ashok Kujur
The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, celebrated its 21st Provincial Chapter from February 7-12, 2022 at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Guwahati. Sixty-six members and eight invited observers attended the Provincial Chapter. The Chapter began with a recollection preached by Father Jonas Kerketta of Dimapur Province on February 7, 2022. Salesian Brother Joby Mani moderated the 21st Provincial Chapter; a historic moment for the Province as Br Joby Mani was the first Salesian Brother to be appointed moderator of a Provincial Chapter.
- John Parankimalil
February 5, 2022, is marked as a day of blessing for the Salesian Province of Hyderabad as Father Santiagu Thomas was installed as the Provincial for six years in the presence of Father Biju Michael, the General Councillor for South Asia.
- YERRAMANENI Baly
15 January 2022
Tiruchy, Jan. 11. Salesian Province of Tiruchy, India which is marching towards its silver jubilee celebrations, had its 8th Provincial Chapter from January 10 to 15, 2022, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Velankanni.
- Arockia Selvakumar
The 8th Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy was inaugurated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Velankanni on January 10, 2022, with a Solemn Holy Eucharist and inaugural session presided by Rev. Dr Susaimanickam DD, Bishop Emeritus of Sivagangai. He emphasized the commitment the religious are called to live.
- Arockia Selvakumar
8 January 2022
Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi, ordained Deacon Arnold Mathias, a priest for the Salesian Province of Panjim in the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Pernal, Udupi District, Karnataka, on January 5, 2022.
- Francis Xavier
Father Arthur Lenti, author of the seven-volume monumental work ``Don Bosco: History and Charisma`` died in Berkley, California, on January 6, 2022. He was 98. Father Lenti has published many articles on Don Bosco and Salesian topics in the Journal of Salesian Studies from Berkley and Ricerche Storiche Salesiane from Rome.
- C.M. Paul
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