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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
Don Bosco High School, Makarpura, hosted “Sundays at Valdocco”, a day-long gathering that brought young people from across the region together in prayer, music and youthful enthusiasm. The programme aimed to deepen faith, foster commitment and strengthen the Salesian spirit.
Three students from Shelter Don Bosco represented the institution at the Maharashtra State Yoga Sports Championship in Pune earlier this month, following their daily Yoga routine at the shelter.
Human Core and Machine Code: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new Salesian publication, was released on August 11 during the meeting of the South Asia Formation Delegates at Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong.
The need to recognise, protect and uphold the dignity of migrant and vulnerable workers came into sharp focus at the National Seminar on Accompanying the Invisible Workforce, held on August 17 and 18 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Goa.
A new centre of the Association of Salesian Cooperators was formally established at Sonapahar Parish on August 16, marking a significant step in strengthening the Salesian Family’s mission of accompanying young people and families.
The Salesian Catechetical Centre, Pune, organised the Inter-Parish Marian Evening 2026 at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, on August 16 for confirmation students of the Diocese of Pune.
The Salesian Province of St. Francis de Sales, Dimapur, organised basic Tally and Excel training at the Provincial House on August 17 for its newly appointed administrators.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, won a double victory in the district-level March Past competition at Bishramganj Ground on India’s 80th Independence Day, August 15.
The Don Bosco Mirpara Scout and Guide Group hosted its 3rd Annual Scout and Guide Camp at the DBSERI campus, Bhattanagar, from August 14 to 16, combining the celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day with a three-day programme focused on discipline, leadership, patriotism and self-reliance.
Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda, marked Independence Day with a vibrant celebration that combined three significant occasions—the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, India’s 80th Independence Day, and the 211th birth anniversary of St John Bosco.
The Salesian Province of St Joseph (INH) launched the Friends of Don Bosco (FDB) on the 211th anniversary of the birth of St John Bosco, bringing together former Salesians who wish to remain connected with the Salesian Family and contribute to its mission among young people.
Around 350 young people gathered at the Don Bosco Centre, Jumaikela, to celebrate the 211th birth anniversary of St John Bosco with a day of quiz, cultural activities and sports.
The feast of St Maximilian Kolbe at Maximilian Kolbe Church, Mangalam, was celebrated from August 14 to 16 with three days of prayer, fellowship and community gatherings, culminating in a traditional procession to the sea and the blessing of the waters.
A new unit of the Association of Devotees of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) was inaugurated on August 15, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Panjim, with nine members making their promises during the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Eucharist was presided over by Vice Provincial of the Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan Father Banzelao Teixeira, in the presence of Ms Enid Varela, ADMA provincial coordinator, Father Loddy Pires, local animator of ADMA other Salesian priests and more than 400 faithful.
Fr. Joseph Jeyaraj Swaminathan SDB of the Salesian Province of Chennai, has been appointed as a Consultor to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, on 11 August 2026. He will serve in this role for a five-year term from 2026 to 2031.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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