Builders of Dialogue: Salesian missionaries rely solely on the power of the Gospel’s testimony—a message they are called to bring to the countless souls who wait. They reach out through the vast networks of the virtual world, navigating oceans of uncertainty and loneliness. Like tribes of hunters, they explore, inspire, and journey alongside young people, guiding them as they search for purpose and meaning in life.

Vendrame Centenary Concludes

3 January 2025

Missions,

The year-long celebration of the centenary of Fr. Constantine Vendrame's arrival in Northeast India in 1924 concluded on December 15, 2024, in the Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, in collaboration with the parish of Mawpdang.

- Fr Michael Makri SDB

First Salesian Priest from Arunachal Pradesh Ordained: A Testament to Enduring Missionary Efforts

19 December 2024

Lifestyle, Missions, Youth,

On December 17, the Catholic Church and the Salesian Congregation marked a historic moment as Father Wangbo George Wangsu, the first Salesian priest from Arunachal Pradesh, was ordained at St. Joseph Parish Mintong, by Rev. Bishop George Palliparambil, SDB, DD, the Bishop of Miao Diocese. Father Wangbo George Wangsu, belonging to the Wancho Tribe, is a testimony to the enduring missionary efforts in the region. Father Wangsu was ordained in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Denis Panipitchai SDB and a host of Salesians, clergy, religious sisters, and faithful from across the region. Father George Wangsu is the eldest of seven siblings of Mr. Banwang and Mrs Banchoi Wangsu.

Salesian Presence in the Land of Colour and Culture Celebrates Golden Jubilee

11 December 2024

Evangelization, Missions,

Fifty years have passed since the sons of Don Bosco began their mission work on the land of colour and culture – Gujarat. To express their gratitude to the Divine and celebrate this remarkable milestone, around 65 Salesian priests and brothers from the Province of Mumbai, 15 priests from the Dioceses, Religious Sisters and collaborators, parishioners, youth and children - beneficiaries of Salesian Institutions and well-wishers of Don Bosco gathered at Don Bosco Makarpura on December 7.

- Fr Chris Ferreira SDB

Fr. Joseph Vanga’s Missionary Journey from Hyderabad to Vanuatu

24 October 2024

Formation, Missions, Vocational Guidance,

During the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition on September 29, 2024, the East Asia-Oceania (EAO) Region sent and received missionaries. Among those sent is Fr. Joseph Vanga, one of two missionaries heading to the PGS Vice-Province, given the new Salesian presence in Vanuatu in 2025.

- BOSCOLink EAO

Centenary Bells Toll for Kolkata Province; Holds National Seminar

10 October 2024

Anniversary, Missions,

In preparation for the centenary of Kolkata Province, the first Salesian Province in India established in 1926, a Don Bosco Mission Seminar is being held in Salesian College Sonada, Darjeeling, from October 9-12. A large number of alumni are participating in the seminar.

- Fr C.M. Paul SDB

Seven New Shepherds for Tiruchy Province

30 December 2023

Festivals, Formation, Missions,

In a joyous ceremony held on December 29 at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, seven deacons were ordained as priests for the Salesian Province of Tiruchy. Most Rev. Dr Antony Pappusamy, the Archbishop of Madurai, presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration and conferred the ordination.

Kolkata Salesians in joint mission with Vincentians

20 April 2023

Missions,

Kolkata Salesians have partnered in joint mission efforts for a second time with St Joseph’s Province of Vincentian Fathers by offering existing Salesian facilities in Nepal and India. Bishop Vincent Aind of Bagdogra in Siliguri blessed the existing Salesian facility, christened it Messengers of Good News and offered it to the Vincentians on April 19, 2023. Called Vincentian Ashram, the facility is situated near Champasari-Debidanga in Siliguri, the commercial hub of North Bengal.

- Fr CM Paul sdb

Chapel in honour of Servant of God Orestes Marengo Blessed

4 December 2022

Evangelization, Missions, Parish / Church,

Most Reverend Andrew R. Marak, Bishop of Tura blessed and inaugurated the Orestes Marengo Memorial Chapel at Bosco Mount, Rongkhon Parish, Tura, Meghalaya.

Salesian Co-operators Begin Revamping Process

11 July 2022

Missions,

After a break due to COVID-19, Coordinators and Delegates of Salesian co-operators of the Province of Bangalore gathered at Don Bosco Vaduthala, Kochi, on July 9, 2022, to assess the identity and roles of Co-operators in the past three years and take forward to the future with renewed vitality and clarity. Mr CJ Joseph, the province coordinator, planned the day with Father Gilbert Choondal SDB, the Province Delegate. Around 35 people from local centres, coordinators, SDB & FMA delegates and Province Council members from Kerala and Karnataka participated in the meeting.

Father Thattil Chacko Passes Away

19 April 2022

Missions, Obituary,

Salesian Province of St Joseph loses yet another stalwart and a pioneer who toiled relentlessly in the Lord`s vineyard. Father Thattil Chacko, sdb, aged 81 died while being treated at Vijay Marie Hospital on 19 April 2022. He suffered from severe Parkinson’s disease for almost 20 years. He was active and effective in his ministry serving the people entrusted to his care to the best of his ability. His mission in Ravulapalem, Mariapuram and Odisha speaks volumes about his pastoral zeal for souls and for God`s greater glory.

- balyann

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

Guwahati Province Celebrates 21st Provincial Chapter; Salesian Brother Moderates Provincial Chapter

13 February 2022

Brothers Congress, Chapter, Missions, Salesian Family, Salesian Society,

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

Father Santiagu Installed as Provincial of Hyderabad; Dawns New Era of Change, Growth and Transformation

6 February 2022

Appointments, Missions, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional, Youth Groups,

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

Silver Jubilee Logo Unveiled; INT Gearing Up for Celebrations

3 December 2021

Missions, Salesian Family, Salesian Society,

As a mark of the preparation for the Silver Jubilee celebrations of its foundation, the Salesian Province of Tiruhy unveiled the jubilee logo by Father Biju Michael, Regional Councillor of South Asia and Father Agilan Sarprasadam, Provincial of Trichy.

- M.Eugene Florence

Village Hosts Concert in Memory of Italian Missionary

2 December 2021

Education, Life and Health, Lifestyle, Missions, Social Life, Success Story, Youth,

A rural mission village in Darjeeling Hills hosted a two-hour open-air concert in memory of mission founder Father Luigi Jellici featuring orchestra pieces and cultural dances on November 28, 2021. Dhajea Busty mission, which hosted the event, was started in the 1990s by Father Jellici, the founder of Don Bosco Mirik mission in 1995.

- C.M. Paul

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Missionary Formation

Corso Germoglio, or Beginners Course, is a five-week preparatory course for missionaries in Italy. It is the final stage of a process of vocational and missionary discernment for Salesians. The course is for missionaries "ad gentes, ad exteros and ad vitam".

The Missionary Expedition is the culmination of the Corso Germoglio. During the expedition, Salesians receive the missionary cross, along with members of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and lay volunteers from the Community of the Mission of Don Bosco.