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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
Provincial Delegates of the Vocational Guidance Dimension (VGD) from the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) Region met at SPCI House, New Delhi, from October 8 to 10 for their annual regional gathering. The three-day meeting focused on broadening vocational guidance, integrating discernment into youth pastoral ministry, and expanding the vision of youth accompaniment in our pastoral settings.
Believing the family is the first school of human and Christian formation, where love, faith, prayer, and witness nurture vocation, parents, formators, and pre-novices from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh deepened their understanding of vocation at a two-day gathering at Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda. The gathering helped 15 parents and relatives of 11 Salesian pre-novices understand each person's vital role in nurturing and accompanying Salesian vocation.
To showcase young people’s footballing talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship while promoting the Salesian vision of holistic development and keeping youth meaningfully engaged in sports and away from anti-social activities, St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, held the Don Bosco Knockout Football (Open Category) Tournament – Season 4.0 from September 25 to October 12. Thirty-five teams from across Tripura participated.
More than 450 alumni, faculty members and staff of St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, gathered on Saturday for ALMA PULSE 2026, the annual alumni meet organised by the St. Anthony’s College Shillong Alumni Association (SACSAA). Held under the theme “Connect – Collaborate – Care,” the event aimed to strengthen alumni networks, rekindle friendships, and renew ties between the institution and its former students.
Bosconet – Don Bosco Network partnered with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to strengthen substance abuse prevention and awareness under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the national campaign for a drug-free India.
Salesian Rectors and community leaders of the Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, were called to put mission, consecrated life, and service to the poor at the centre during the annual Animation Programme held on October 9 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar.
Don Bosco Social Service Society, Bidar, joined hands with district authorities and health institutions on October 10 to mark World Mental Health Day 2026 with a public awareness rally promoting mental health awareness and early intervention.
The Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, held its annual meeting-cum-animation programme at Don Bosco Provincial House, Mawlai, Meghalaya, from October 6 to 8. It brought together 65 principals, community leaders and members of the Provincial Council to review mission priorities. The meeting focused on strengthening Salesian consecrated life, improving institutional leadership and discerning priorities for the Province’s mission.
Salesians in Bangladesh should deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, strengthen community life, and renew their commitment to serving poor and young people, said Fr Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, during his maiden visit to the country.
Fr Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, arrived in Bangladesh on October 9 for his maiden visit, marking a milestone in the Salesian mission, which began there 15 years ago. He was accompanied by Fr Thathi Reddy Vijay Bhaskar, SDB, Secretary to the Rector Major.
Around 30 formators and rectors of practical trainees and college brothers from the Salesian Provinces of Mumbai (INB) and Panjim (INP) gathered at Don Bosco, Koregaon Park, Pune, for a two-day meeting on October 4–5 to deepen their understanding of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum and renew their commitment to the integral formation and accompaniment of young Salesians.
Around 350 young people from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh gathered at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, Nellore, for a Mega Youth Convention organised by the Salesians under the theme “Different Contexts – Common Aspirations of Youth.” The convention brought together young people from diverse social, cultural and family backgrounds to reflect on contemporary challenges, share their aspirations and explore their role in building a better society.
Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS), Shillong, held its Convocation Ceremony and Farewell 2026 on October 3, celebrating hundreds of students' completion of technical and vocational training.
Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Laitumkhrah, in collaboration with the Youth Commission of the Salesian Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, launched the first module of a six-part Youth Leadership Formation Programme from 2 to 4 October.
Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda, hosted a Mega Catechism Quiz and Season of Creation 2026 celebration on Sunday, bringing together 60 formees and 15 formators from six formation communities.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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