NEWS
Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
The Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, conducted its Tri-Monthly Recollection for clerics and brothers on March 21–22 at the Provincial House, Panbazar, bringing together 51 young Salesians for a period of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
The seventh edition of NE-VENT, an entrepreneurship incubation programme for aspiring women entrepreneurs in Northeast India, was inaugurated by The Hub Jorhat at Bosco Institute, marking the beginning of a six-month incubation journey for 26 emerging entrepreneurs.
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.
The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Job Placement Network–Dimapur, in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Golaghat, organised a Career Expo and Job Fair that witnessed the participation of over 300 job seekers from across the region, offering a significant platform for employment opportunities and industry interaction.
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).
A significant step toward international academic cooperation was taken when former Principal of Salesian College, Fr. George Thadathil, Global Coordinator of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education, met with the University of the Philippines (UP) President, Angelo Jimenez, to discuss potential collaboration between UP and Salesian Universities and Colleges.
The Salesians and lay collaborators of the Hyderabad Province convened for a reflective and evaluative session during the Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Province Team Meeting, focusing on the depth and authenticity of their outreach to the poor.
The Salesian Generalate in Rome has appointed Br (Dr) Jose Puthenpurackel of the Kolkata Province as the Assistant Director of Don Bosco Tech (DB Tech) South Asia, with effect from 24 May 2026.
Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) organised a specialised dual-phase Professional Empowerment and Career Readiness Session for 26 students at the Goa College of Home Science, Panjim, equipping them with essential tools to transition effectively from academia to employment.
The Salesian Youth Movement Leadership (SYMLEAD) South Asia convened a two-day meeting of province representatives on March 14 and 15 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai, bringing together nine youth leaders from across South Asia. The formative gathering, organised by the Don Bosco Youth Animation South Asia office under the leadership of Fr. Patrick Lepcha, focused on strengthening collaboration, evaluating youth ministry initiatives, and equipping participants with practical leadership tools.
International Women’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and purposeful engagement at Don Bosco Academy, Sutgatti, Hubli, bringing together 330 women from Self Help Groups across Hubli and Dharwad districts, along with participants from Honnihalli in Belagavi. The event fostered a spirit of joy, reflection, and empowerment, highlighting women's dignity, contributions, and rights in society.
A student team of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, has launched LuvlyU — Love, Understand and Value Yourself as You Are — a digital platform designed to help young people reconnect with their inner spark and confidently share their authentic selves. The initiative was created by M.Sc Psychology student Anand Kumar and RadioClub members.
Bosco Reach Out (BRO) implemented the Strategic Action for Flood Emergency (SAFE) Project in the Mayang Development Block of Morigaon District, Assam, from October 2025 with funding support from United Parcel Service (UPS) through BoscoNet, New Delhi. The initiative covered Niz Chaharia and Gagalmari Gaon Panchayats and reached 12 villages through various disaster preparedness activities.
Don Bosco College Golaghat (DBCG) marked International Women's Day at the DBCG Assembly Hall with the theme "Give to Gain." Organised by the Research Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, the NSS Unit, and the Women's Cell, the event brought together approximately 300 students and staff members, as well as 100 women and girls from the wider community. Through speeches, seminars, cultural performances, and hands-on outreach, the day championed gender equality, women's empowerment, and health awareness.
Salesian College (Autonomous), Sonada, in collaboration with Rimpocha and Tea Promoters India Ltd., will host a Two-Day International Conference on “Darjeeling Tea: Leaf, Life, and Legacy — A multidisciplinary exploration of place, people and possibility.” The event will take place on 27–28 March 2026, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and community voices to celebrate and reimagine the legacy of Darjeeling Tea.
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