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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
“My catechism classes are boring. I’m not trained for this. The kids aren’t even paying attention.” This frank admission echoed the experiences of many catechists who gathered for a two-day diocesan workshop hosted at the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre in Pune on June 28 and 29.
With a renewed focus on youth empowerment and vocational accompaniment, the Sisters of Charity, Secunderabad Province, organized a Youth Ministry and Career Guidance Program at their Provincialate on June 29. Fr. Medi Sleevaraj, SDB, a seasoned Salesian priest known for his dynamic work in youth ministry and career guidance, led the sessions and brought together 32 sisters representing communities across the province for a day of reflection, learning, and pastoral renewal.
The Regional Meeting of Social Experience and Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Coordinators of South Asia convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on June 27–28, gathering youth ministry leaders from across the region for two days of reflection, collaboration, and planning.
A total of 467 young job seekers secured employment at the JobMela organized by Don Bosco Dhisha, Hyderabad, in partnership with the Diocese of Khammam, marking a significant stride in youth empowerment and employment outreach.
Radio Salesian Champions Darjeeling’s First-Ever ‘Doko Trail Run’ to Celebrate Culture and Community
In a vibrant fusion of sport, tradition, and community spirit, the hamlet of Rajahatta Khasmahal in the Darjeeling hills is preparing to host the first-ever Doko Trail Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The pioneering event, organized by the Rajahatta Explore Group, is attracting runners from across India and South Asia.
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the streets of Trivandrum came alive with colour, conviction, and creativity as children from Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE (Applied Women Advancement and Knowledge Enhancement) Project led a spirited campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Salesian College of Higher Secondary Education, Dimapur, turned into a vibrant hub of opportunity and ambition during the one-day Job Fair 2025, organized collaboratively by the Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Job Placement Network, District Employment Exchange, and the NCSC for Differently Abled.
A landmark collaboration between the Don Bosco Tech Society and the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has resulted in an impressive 84.4% job placement rate, transforming the lives of 135 young people trained in hospitality. Within just three months, 114 graduates have secured positions in India’s growing hospitality industry, underscoring the power of strategic partnerships in skill development and youth empowerment.
In preparation for the International Seminar marking the 150th anniversary of the first Missionary Expeditions of the Salesians (2025) and of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (2027), the South Asia branch of the Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana (ACSSA – Association of Promoters of Salesian History) will host a regional seminar from 27 to 29 June 2025, at the Salesian Provincial House, Bangalore.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
The Salesian Congregation will officially reopen its renovated global headquarters on Friday, June 27, marking a significant milestone in its worldwide mission of service to young people. Located at Via Marsala 42, adjacent to the historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Castro Pretorio – a sanctuary built by Don Bosco himself – the site now stands revitalized after three years of extensive restoration.
The historic Marian shrine of Bandel Church, which has stood sentinel on the banks of the Hooghly River since 1599, became the site of a unique spiritual and musical homecoming on Saturday. Baul Samrat Sanajit Mandal, a pioneering figure in Bengali Gospel folk music, returned to his roots to reimagine two iconic devotional tracks—Kaatar Mukut(Crown of Thorns) and Dhike Dhike Shona Jai (Heard All Over)—in a special music video shoot organized by the Song of Gospel YouTube channel.
In a transformative three-day orientation programme, Don Bosco Veedu, Trivandrum, reaffirmed its commitment to social change by aligning its vision, people, and practices through a strategic and purpose-driven approach. The event brought together national and international experts to guide staff and Salesians toward a cohesive and impactful future.
On 16 June, Fr. Rafael Bejarano, General Councillor for Youth Pastoral Ministry, convened his first online meeting with the Youth Delegate of Don Bosco Animation South Asia and the core team. The virtual gathering brought together coordinators of the Four Dimensions of Salesian Youth Ministry: Fr. John Parankimalil (Educational and Cultural), Fr. Francisco Pereira (Education to Faith), Fr. Gabriel Karunaraj (Vocational), and Fr. Patrick Lepcha (Social Experience).
The Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad successfully convened the Province Leaders' Meet from June 16 to 18, bringing together fifty members of council members, rectors, commission heads and parish priests from across the province for a three-day intensive reflection on the final document of the General Chapter 29 (GC29) and to discern the future direction and priorities of the province.
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