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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.
“Just as the people were told to Go to Joseph in the Old Testament, the youth of today should be encouraged to Go to the Salesians,” declared Fr. Savio Silveira, Provincial of Mumbai, during his homily on the second day of the SPCSA Assembly at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore.
The Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) Assembly commenced on July 8 at the Don Bosco Skill Mission (DBSM), Bangalore, bringing together 55 participants, including Provincials, delegates, sector heads, and invited observers for a two-day deliberation on the future direction of the Salesian mission in the region.
The first plenary meeting of the newly elected General Council during the 29th General Chapter (GC29) is taking place at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome. This session serves to fulfill the General Council's specific responsibilities and foster mutual understanding among members, laying the foundation and outlining the roadmap for the work of the next six-year term.
The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV shortly after white smoke blew from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday. The Pope's birth name is Robert Francis Prevost. He is the first Pope from the United States of America.
From his earliest days in the working-class neighbourhood of Flores in Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio— Pope Francis—found joy in the simplest things: a football, a few friends, and a dusty patch of ground. He was never the strongest or the fastest on the field, but with a ball at his feet, he felt free, alive, and connected.
"He was a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone,"
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