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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
The youth of Nongstoin Parish, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, undertook a spiritual pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. John Bosco in Sohra on Saturday to commemorate the birthday of Don Bosco and mark the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.
The 79th Independence Day celebrations at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground), Shillong, turned into a proud moment for Savio Juniorate as its marching band, representing Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Mawlai, clinched the first prize for Best Marching Band.
Fr Silvio Roggia, SDB, General Councillor for Formation, made a three-day visit to the two Salesian formation houses in Nashik, Maharashtra — Divyadaan, Salesian Institute of Philosophy, and STI Novitiate — bringing with him a message of trust, fidelity, and renewal in the Salesian charism.
Salesian College Autonomous, Sonada, opened its doors on August 19 to delegates from twelve Salesian provinces of South Asia for the annual BOSCOM Executive Meet, running through August 21. Themed “Artificial Intelligence in the Salesian Mission,” the three-day gathering sets the stage for reflection, dialogue, and strategic planning on the role of AI in education, communication, and pastoral ministry.
Don Bosco Veedu’s Independence Day celebration at MSK Nagar turned into a vibrant expression of freedom, culture, and community spirit with Aarkkum Paadam (Anyone Can Sing), a cultural evening held under the theme “Celebrating True Freedom.”
The 30th edition of Bosco Fest, North Bengal’s largest inter-school cultural festival, transformed Don Bosco School, Siliguri, into a hub of creativity, competition, and camaraderie as 16 schools from across North Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar came together for a day of youthful celebration.
Don Bosco School, Mirik, came alive with colour, culture, and intergenerational warmth as it celebrated the 210th birth anniversary of Saint John Bosco alongside the second edition of Grandparents Day 2025.
The National Convention for Migrant Workers’ Platform, held in Hyderabad on August 16–17, brought together over 85 representatives from across India to forge a united response to the challenges faced by internal migrant workers.
Don Bosco Tech Society (DB Tech) has joined hands with Tata Trusts to launch VISTA – Vocational Integration and Skill Training in Assam, a transformative project aimed at equipping youth with job-ready skills and introducing vocational programs at the school level.
Don Bosco School, Oros, hosted a moving celebration of faith and fellowship with its annual Marian Night, organized by the youth of Oros and Ranbambuli. The evening brought together around 82 participants, including children and young people from Kudal Parish, joined by priests and nuns, all united in devotion to Mother Mary under the theme “Walking with Mary in Hope and Faith.”
The Don Bosco Research Centre (DBRC), Mumbai, marked a new milestone on August 13 with the inauguration of its revamped website, symbolizing a renewed commitment to research, advocacy, and service in the Salesian mission. The significant yet straightforward ceremony was presided over by Provincial Fr Savio Silveira, with Provincial Designate Fr Ashley Miranda, Vice Provincial Fr Robert Pen, Provincial Economer Fr Gregory D’Almeida, Provincial Councillors Frs Michael Bansode, Barnabe D’Souza, Blany Pinto, Flovi D’Souza, and Provincial Secretary Fr Vinod Mascarenhas in attendance.
The Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, honoured the life and legacy of the late Fr (Dr) Francis Hembrom, SDB, with the release of his book The Catechetical Ministry in Northeast India (1890–1962). The event, organized by the Social Communication Commission of the Province, was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House and brought together Salesians, clergy, religious, and friends to celebrate his contributions to catechetical ministry.
The Salesian Province of Shillong (INS) warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation, on his maiden visit as Formation Superior from August 6–9, 2025. Though he had visited earlier as part of the formation team, this was his first trip to the province in his current role.
The Salesian Co-operators of the Panjim-Konkan Province came together on February 3 at Don Bosco Benaulim for a day-long formation programme aimed at deepening their understanding of the Salesian mission and strengthening their apostolic commitment. Thirty members, including office bearers from the province’s eight Co-operators’ units, participated in the event, which Mr. Franklin Coutinho, a seasoned resource person from the Mumbai Province, facilitated.
The South Asian Formation Commission (SAFC) conducted a five-day training programme on Formation towards Affective Maturity at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Chennai, from August 7–11, bringing together 38 priests and nuns serving as formators in novitiates and other formation houses across various congregations. The programme centred on familiarising participants with a newly designed manual for novices on psycho-sexual and celibate integration.
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