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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
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.
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.
The annual Headmasters’ and Principals’ Meet 2026 at the Don Bosco Provincial House (DBPH), Dimapur, Nagaland, on August 28 and 29 brought together heads of Don Bosco schools from across the region to chart a future-ready roadmap for Salesian education.
Don Bosco Theological Centre (DBTC), Kavarapettai, of the Salesian Province of Chennai, organised a symposium on “The Human Person in the Age of AI: Reception of Magnifica Humanitas” at The Citadel, Kilpauk, on August 27. The event focused on human dignity amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
The BOSCOM South Asia Executive Council met at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai, on August 28 and 29 to unveil its logo, chart the region’s communication roadmap, formulate guidelines for the personal and pastoral use of social media, and plan new initiatives to engage young people through digital and creative media.
Don Bosco Tech was honoured with the Excellence in Skill Development Award by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) at the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders’ Confluence 2026 in Bengaluru, in recognition of its sustained contribution to empowering young people through industry-relevant skills, employability training and livelihood opportunities. State Minister Mr Ajay Dharam Singh presented the award. Fr. Eugene Florence SDB, Director of the Don Bosco Skill Mission (DBSM), received it on behalf of the organisation.
Youth Day at Don Bosco, Kuarmunda, brought together young people of the parish and the institution for a day of spiritual reflection, fellowship, and formation centred on the theme “Take Courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Sixty-six women trainees of the Bosco Education and Skill Training (B.E.S.T.) Centre, Shirhatti, Karnataka, moved a step closer to economic independence through a “From Learning to Earning” session on August 10.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, inaugurated and blessed its new Composite Skill Lab on August 25, giving students a technology-based, skill-oriented learning space.
Women’s empowerment, social harmony and Kerala’s cultural heritage took centre stage at Theeraravam Season 2 (Coastal Fest), held at Kodimaram Ground, Kollam, on Saturday, 22 August. Organised jointly by the Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP) of the Salesians of Don Bosco and Theeradesa Mahila Society (TMS), the event showcased the growing leadership and talents of women from the coastal community.
A one-day training programme on “Animation on AI Tools” was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House on August 24, focusing on the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its practical applications, and ethical use.
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.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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