NEWS
Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Khoupum, won the Best Patrol Award in both the Scouts and Guides categories at the 16th Bharat Scouts & Guides District Summer Testing Camp 2026, highlighting its focus on leadership, discipline, and holistic education.
In a move to reshape youth ministry, the Oratories and Youth Centres Coordinators of the South Asian Salesian Provinces gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Trichy from June 26–27, 2026. Representatives from 10 Salesian Provinces united under a single mission: to revitalise, rethink, and re-launch their youth outreach programs.
Leaders of Salesian communities, school principals, and parish priests of the Mumbai Province (INB) gathered at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, from June 24 to 26 for a three-day leadership seminar to strengthen governance, communication, and pastoral ministry in the spirit of St. John Bosco. The seminar was animated by Fr. Fidel Orendain, SDB, General Councillor for Social Communication, who guided participants through interactive sessions on effective leadership, institutional governance, communication, and ministry in today's rapidly changing context.
The Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) held its first Local Delegates for Missionary Animation (LDMA) meeting at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Tiruchirappalli on June 21. The gathering brought together 24 young Salesian priests to strengthen missionary vocation and promote a vibrant missionary culture across the province.
Twenty-nine Salesian formators of the Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) gathered at Don Bosco, Thanjavur, on June 11 for a day of reflection and planning to strengthen the ministry of formation in response to the aspirations and challenges of today's young people.
Thirty-four Salesians serving in the schools of the Salesian Province of Trichy (INT) gathered at Don Bosco, Manikandam, Tiruchirappalli, on June 26 to reflect on strengthening educational quality and responding to the evolving challenges of the contemporary educational landscape.
Don Bosco Tech Society, India, has begun discussions with Germany's Handwerkskammer Erfurt on a strategic partnership to enhance vocational education, trainer development, and apprenticeship opportunities for Indian youth.
Members of the Salesian Family across the Salesian Province of Dimapur gathered at Don Bosco Provincial House on June 27 for their annual Salesian Family Day, renewing their shared commitment to the mission of St. John Bosco through prayer, formation, and fellowship. The day brought together representatives of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians (FMA), the Missionary Sisters of Mary, Help of Christians (MSMHC), the Visitation Sisters of Don Bosco (VSDB), the Salesian Cooperators (ASC), and the Past Pupils of Don Bosco.
Fr Michael Makri, Director of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, was honoured with the Vocational Excellence Awardby the Rotary Club of Shillong on June 24 in recognition of his dedicated service to the empowerment and welfare of young people.
Don Bosco Konkan Development Society (DBKDS) organised a two-day soft skills and job-readiness workshop for 120 students of Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Curchorem, on July 18 and 19, to prepare them for hospitality placements.
The Salesian College Sonada–Siliguri is represented at the ongoing Acton University International Conference 2026 by two of its academic leaders, bringing the institution onto the international stage. The conference is being held at the DeVos Place Convention Centre in Grand Rapids from June 22 to 25.
Bringing together key leaders from across the province, the Rectors’ Meeting of the Salesian Province of Mumbai—held on June 23 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga—reviewed recent achievements, identified challenges, and set strategic priorities for the province’s mission and governance.
The BOSCOM South Asia Office was officially inaugurated on June 23 at Don Bosco Matunga, Mumbai, marking an important step forward in strengthening the Salesian communication apostolate across South Asia. The office was opened by Fr Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for Social Communication, accompanied by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of Mumbai and Provincial in charge of Social Communication in the region. Fr Fidel also conducted the blessing of the new office.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
Pages: 928 pp., Paperback
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