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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.
The Archdiocese of Shillong, in collaboration with the Salesian Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, celebrated a solemn Thanksgiving Mass at St. Dominic Savio Parish, Mawlai, to mark the declaration of Servant of God Fr. Constantine Vendrame, SDB, as Venerable, following the recent recognition of his heroic virtues by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.
About 65 Salesian Cooperators and ADMA members from across Goa gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, for a day of formation, reflection, and fellowship. Fr Anisio Mota, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, guided the programme to strengthen participants' commitment to the Salesian charism and mission.
Fr. Dr Peter Lourdes, a distinguished Salesian priest, psychologist, educator, and former Principal of Salesian College Sonada, passed away on 28 May 2026 at Park Clinic Hospital, Kolkata. He was 101.
The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, visited Don Bosco Negombo to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Salesian presence in Sri Lanka and the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians.
In a historic milestone for the Salesian mission in Chhattisgarh, 14 women of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Jokbhala, made their solemn promise as Salesian Cooperators on May 16, establishing the first-ever unit of Salesian Cooperators in the state.
Twenty-five years ago, the quiet Salesian Novitiate at Ngarian in Imphal became the site of one of the most painful chapters in the history of the Church in India, when three Salesians laid down their lives protecting young novices from armed militants.
In a landmark event for the Salesian Province of Panjim Konkan at Mangalore, 19 candidates made their promises as Salesian Cooperators of Don Bosco during a solemn Eucharist at Devakrupa Convent, Attavar, on Tuesday, April 8, 2026. The ceremony marked the first time a group of Salesian Cooperators had been established in the diocese.
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.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
Pages: 928 pp., Paperback
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