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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
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.
The Northeast Zone Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) 2026 brought together 81 young representatives from the Salesian Provinces of Dimapur (IND), Guwahati (ING) and Shillong (INS) at Siloam from August 21 to 23. The three-day programme focused on Salesian formation, leadership, spirituality and youth animation.
On August 24, the Don Bosco Institute (DBI) extended humanitarian assistance to flood-affected families through its relief initiative, “A Help in Need – Flood Relief Support.”
More than 45 Local Vocation Animators (LVAs) from Don Bosco institutions across western India gathered at Don Bosco Lonavla on August 22–23 for the Mumbai Salesians Province Vocation Team Conclave. It focused on how the Church and the Salesian Family can help young people discover and discern their vocation.
Don Bosco Vazhikaatti organised a Job Fair 2026 at St. Mary’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, St. Mary’s Co-Cathedral, George Town, Chennai, bringing together 250 job seekers and 28 leading companies. The event commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Cooperators and highlighted their enduring commitment to service, inclusion and social transformation.
Don Bosco Institution, with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kalaburagi, and Enfold Organisation, organised a legal awareness programme on children’s rights, child protection, and legal safeguards for women and children at Bhavani Temple, Sanjunagar, on August 22.
Don Bosco College, Byndihati, held its Graduation Day on August 21, honouring more than 84 graduating students. The ceremony was attended by graduates, parents, dignitaries, priests and religious, educators, and students from neighbouring schools.
Don Bosco School, Panbazar, hosted SciNova 2026, its annual science exhibition, on August 21. Students, educators, scientists and academicians gathered to celebrate scientific curiosity, creativity and innovation.
Eighty-one young leaders from the three Salesian Provinces of Northeast India gathered in Siloam, Meghalaya, for the Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) Programme.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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