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At the heart of this diverse family stands the Rector Major, who serves as the center of unity. While each group maintains autonomy under its own leadership, the Rector Major—currently Fr. Fabio Attard—ensures fidelity to Don Bosco’s original charism and spirit. In this way, the Salesian Family remains a cohesive global movement, united in its mission of pastoral charity and service to the young.
Global Mission: Today, the Salesian Family operates in over 130 countries, managing thousands of schools, technical centers, youth clubs, and missions. Their focus remains on providing "the young with the tools to become upright citizens and good Christians," as outlined in the Charter of Identity of the Salesian Family.
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).
The Salesian Family Superiors’ Meet was held at the Don Bosco Institute, Kharghuli, Guwahati, on 6 March, bringing together leaders of various Salesian Family groups from across India and South Asia for a day of prayer, reflection, and collaboration.
The Salesian Province of Hyderabad organized its annual Salesian Family Spirituality Days on February 14–15 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, drawing 76 participants from across the Salesian Family, including priests, sisters, cooperators, and past pupils.
Celebrating a legacy of education in the Salesian cradle of South India, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, commemorated its Platinum Jubilee on Monday evening. Marking 75 years of service in higher education with a strong emphasis on value-based formation, the milestone celebration was graced by the Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard, lending special significance to the occasion.
The Rector Major’s visit to the Don Bosco Aspirantate, Tirupattur, unfolded as a deeply personal and formative encounter with Salesians in initial formation, marked by warmth, attentiveness, and genuine openness. Far from a formal address, the interaction took the form of an engaging dialogue, with the Rector Major patiently answering questions and offering fatherly counsel rooted in Salesian spirituality.
The Salesian Family came together on the evening of February 15 at Don Bosco, Katpadi, for a moment of prayer, reflection, and communion centred on the presence of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB. The gathering highlighted the unity and vitality of the Salesian charism as members from across its diverse branches assembled around their spiritual leader.
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr. Fabio Attard, presided over the Holy Eucharist at Sacred Heart Church, a mission renowned for its deep-rooted faith life shaped by local culture, committed education, pastoral care, and sustained social outreach.
On the evening of 13 February, the Rector Major visited Don Bosco Beatitudes, a Social Welfare Centre, as it marked the Diamond Jubilee of its establishment. For the past sixty years, the centre has been lovingly catering to the needs of people from the womb to the tomb. While addressing the gathering, the Rector Major exhorted those present: “Never stop believing in the future of our young people. They deserve it, and it is our duty to accompany and help them, even when it is difficult. This will ensure a good future for them. We need to be like Don Bosco — believing in them, educating them, and preparing them for their future.” His message resonated deeply with the founding vision of the devoted Salesian missionaries who built up the centre, Fr. Montovani and Fr. Schlooz, who firmly believed that “No one has the right to be happy alone.”
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) experienced a landmark occasion on February 13, as it welcomed the Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard, for his maiden visit. The historic journey began with a warm, fraternal reception at the Chennai Airport by the Provincial and his Council, followed by an equally heartfelt welcome at the Salesian Provincial House. The atmosphere was one of profound joy as a vibrant assembly of confreres and members of the Salesian Family gathered to greet him. A spirited group of young people from Don Bosco Arts & Science College added to the festive energy, expressing their filial affection through a joyous felicitation. Fr. Fabio was joined on this significant visit by Fr. Biju Michael, General Councillor for South Asia, and Fr. Thathireddy, Secretary to the Rector Major.
The Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of John Bosco, visited the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Hesag, Hatia, Ranchi, bringing together youth and members of the Salesian Family from across the Chhotanagpur region for a spiritually enriching and mission-oriented gathering.
Don Bosco Kokar witnessed a moment of profound spiritual significance when Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, arrived on February 11, 2026, to inaugurate his visitation to the Chottanagpur Region.
Salesian Family Day 2026 was celebrated with joy and fervour at the Provincial House, Odxel, on February 8, bringing together 130 members of the Salesian Family in a vibrant expression of communion, faith, and shared mission. Fathers, Sisters, Salesian Cooperators, ADMA members, Past Pupils, young people, and families gathered in a spirit of unity that marked the annual celebration.
The Delhi Don Bosco Ashalayam community was privileged to welcome the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, on 11 February, during a brief yet deeply inspiring visit that radiated fraternity and renewed Salesian zeal.
Holy Child Auxilium School, Vasant Vihar, was graced with a moment of profound joy and spiritual renewal as it welcomed the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, on February 11. The visit marked a significant occasion for the entire Auxilian family.
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