In the serene tea-growing region of Leesh River No. 18, a small Catholic community witnessed a historic moment as a new church dedicated to St. Michael was blessed and inaugurated on Sunday. The ceremony marked the culmination of years of faith and perseverance for a community that began with just three members in 2001 and has now grown to embrace twenty families.

Rome prepares to welcome a landmark gathering of Salesian educational leaders from across the globe as the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal & Salesian Facilitation” opens on 27 October. The five-day event, part of the Jubilee of Education celebrations, is hosted by the Salesian University, Rome, and organized by the Salesian Institutes of Higher Education under the aegis of the Salesian Youth Ministry Department.

With deep gratitude and joy, the Salesian Family celebrates the Vatican’s announcement that nine Polish Salesians martyred during World War II will be beatified, joining the ranks of the Church’s officially recognized martyrs. Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification of these priests, who gave their lives in the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Dachau, remaining faithful to their vocation and mission even unto death.

The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC), one of the 32 officially recognized groups of the Salesian Family worldwide, celebrated their Founder’s Day with a solemn Eucharistic celebration and a family circle.

The serene coastal town of Uttan transformed into a vibrant hub of youthful energy and spiritual awakening during “Camp Uttan, 2025.” Organized under the theme “Bosco Ke Saath Zindagi Mast” - Life is awesome with Bosco, this special initiative by Don Bosco Makarpura, Vadodara, brought together 35 spirited young campers from Don Bosco Makarpura, Rosary Church Fatehgunj, and Don Bosco Alirajpur.

In a bold step toward digital evangelization, the Salesians of Don Bosco in the INB Province gathered for a transformative Media Seminar focused on equipping religious communicators to become “digital disciples.” Led by Fr Arockia Selvakumar SDB, the seminar emphasized the urgent need to move beyond passive media consumption and embrace content creation as a mission tool.

Don Bosco Parish, Oodlabari, held its Annual Retreat from 21st to 23rd November at Pathibari tea garden, drawing over 3,000 faithful from its 14 sub-centres. Led by Fr. Lijo VC and his team, the retreat offered a deeply moving experience of prayer, healing, and renewal.

A remarkable opportunity now invites scholars, educators, theologians, and researchers across disciplines to engage in an emerging field that bridges theology and science — Life-and-Death Education. The initiative is led by Prof. Dr. Francis-Vincent Anthony, Director of the Bosco Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Public Theology (BIRCPT), Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, and Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome.

While most of India lit lamps for Diwali, over a hundred young people gathered at Mount Zion Retreat Centre on the outskirts of Bangalore for a three-day spiritual immersion themed Alive with Christ.

Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training by recognizing an outstanding trainee with a meaningful gesture of support. At a recent ceremony held at the Centre, Director Fr. Michael Makri  awarded a sewing machine to Ms. Sinora Khongshei, a graduate of the tailoring and embroidery program. The recognition celebrates her exemplary performance, resilience, and readiness to pursue a sustainable livelihood using the skills she has acquired. As one of the region’s foremost institutions in youth skill development, Don Bosco Youth Centre continues to champion practical training as a pathway to economic independence and personal growth.

In a pioneering initiative that bridges technology and compassion, students from Don Bosco Infotech, Kilinochchi, led a transformative half-day workshop on student mental wellness for 30 principals and counselors from government schools in the Jaffna region. 'Revyv’, an AI-powered mental health management app developed by the Infotech students and powered by Carelabs was the highlight of the event.

In a vibrant celebration of heritage and identity, Don Bosco School, Chingmeirong, Manipur, hosted its inaugural two-day cultural festival, “Cultural Extravaganza 2025: My Culture, My Pride,” on October 17–18. The event marked a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to integrating cultural values into education, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, parents, and community members.

In a bold and compassionate move to safeguard the rights of children, Don Bosco Gujarat, in collaboration with Just Rights for Children, has launched a 100-day campaign to eradicate child marriage across three districts of Gujarat — Anand, Vadodara, and Chhotaudepur.

In a heartwarming initiative that blends innovation with compassion, Don Bosco Narukot has launched the "School on Wheels" program—locally known as "પૈડાની પાઠશાલા" (Paydani Patshala)—to bring quality education directly to children in remote villages of Gujarat.

The Salesian Province of Guwahati joyfully celebrated the Jubilee of Confreres and Province Community Day 2025 on Saturday, October 18, at the Provincial House, Panbazar, bringing together Salesians from across the province in thanksgiving for the gift of consecrated life. The celebration honoured confreres marking their Golden and Silver Jubilees of religious commitment, recognizing decades of dedicated service to the Church and society. The jubilarians have made remarkable contributions to education, pastoral ministry, and social development across North East India, devoting their lives to nurturing the young and fostering holistic education in the spirit of Don Bosco.