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South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
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GC29 calls Salesians to renew their identity by placing Christ at the heart of their lives, following Mary’s example of faith, humility, and courageous charity. This renewal requires prioritizing prayer, listening to God’s Word, and fostering fraternity, vocational enthusiasm, and knowledge of the Congregation’s magisterium to avoid superficiality. By adapting prayer practices and embracing shared commitments, communities can nurture authentic consecrated identity and strengthen service to the young.

7 September 2026

The Province of Guwahati (ING) held its Quinquennium 2026, an ongoing formation programme for Salesian priests and brothers within their first five years of priestly ordination and perpetual profession, from September 3 to 6 at the Provincial House, Panbazar. The programme focused on formation, reflection, and fraternity for participants in the early years of ministry.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
2 September 2026
The Salesians of Don Bosco, South Asia Region, inaugurated the Missionary Formation Course 2026 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Mawlai, on September 1. The annual programme gathers members of the Salesian Family to renew their missionary commitment and deepen their zeal for service.
 
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
31 August 2026

Seven new Salesian Cooperators made their Promise at the Salesian Family gathering at Byndihati Centre under Khliehriat Parish on August 30. The celebration brought together members of the local Cooperators’ community, the Provincial team from Shillong, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) and members of religious communities in the locality.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
30 August 2026

Bishop Joseph Aind, SDB, DD, Bishop Emeritus of Dibrugarh, marked his Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordination on August 22 and 23 at Doomdooma Catholic Church in Upper Assam, celebrating five decades of priestly service to the Church and the people of God.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ

A two-day Salesian Quinquennium renewal programme, held from August 25 to 26, brought together young Salesian priests in their first five years of priestly ministry for spiritual renewal, fraternal communion, and deeper reflection on their missionary vocation. Centred on consecration, communion and mission, the programme sought to renew their commitment to these core values.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
25 August 2026

A two-day recollection for Practical Training (PT) clerics from the Nagaland and Manipur regions was held on August 21 and 22 at Don Bosco College Maram. It brought together 20 young Salesian clerics and the Vice Provincial for renewal, formation, fraternity and reflection on their vocation and mission.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 02 Revitalize Fraternal Life in Communities

Christodayam, the Catechetical Department of the Salesian Province of Trichy, concluded its third and final Catechetical Certificate Course of the year, titled “Emmaus Journey,” at Asir Bhavan, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal, on August 9.

SDG 15 Life on land
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
3 August 2026

The proceedings of the Salesian Symposium on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition were released on August 1 during the Regional Meeting of the Garo Hills and Rabha Hasong Regions. The release marked another milestone in the Province's year-long missionary celebrations.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
30 July 2026

Eighty-four young aspirants attended a two-day orientation programme at Rua Home, Jorhat, on July 26–27. The programme aimed to strengthen their spiritual, personal, and vocational formation.

SDG 05 Gender equality
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
More than 90 young people from parishes across the Itanagar Diocese participated in the Annual Youth Retreat organised by the Catholic Youth Association of the Itanagar Deanery from July 17 to 19 at Holy Trinity Church, Banderdewa.
 
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Christodayam, the Catechetical Department of the Salesian Province of Trichy, in collaboration with Don Bosco Aid, Ireland, organised a three-day Catechists Certificate Course, Emmaus Retreat, at Shenbaganur, Kodaikanal, from July 17 to 19. The programme brought together 28 catechism teachers and young people from the Madurai Zone as part of the province's New Evangelisation initiative.

SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ

The Salesian Province of St. Francis de Sales, Dimapur, held a two-day meeting of Parish Priests and Quasi Parish Priests on July 16–17 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, bringing together priests serving across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Upper Assam to strengthen pastoral leadership and missionary outreach.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

A two-day youth camp organised by the Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Tigdo, Yupia, brought together 64 young men and women from the local Catholic community on July 11–12 to deepen faith and nurture Christian leadership.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
13 July 2026

The Annual Meet of Salesian Brothers (Delegates) 2026 brought together delegates from across India for two days of reflection and planning, strengthening vocational commitment and preparing for the 10th Salesian Brothers’ Congress.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 02 Revitalize Fraternal Life in Communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
8 July 2026

The Salesian Province of Guwahati held its annual Commission Meeting at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, on July 8 to review ongoing ministries and outline action plans for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People