NEWS
Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
In the narrow lanes of Ashram Basti, Mandir Basti, and neighbouring settlements in Palam, DB ARK is quietly transforming lives. Through the Arklets Bloomers Garden (ABG) programme, Don Bosco Ashalayam Rehabilitation Kendra (DB ARK) is enabling vulnerable children to move beyond the limitations of their circumstances and discover opportunities for education, personal growth, and hope.
The Salesians of Don Bosco Mumbai Province inaugurated a new residence and social action office in Walvanda, 16 years after beginning their mission among the Warli tribal community. The facility marks a new chapter in their commitment to youth empowerment and community development.
The Salesian Province of Mumbai brought together the heads of its various commissions at the Don Bosco Provincial House for the annual Commissions Meeting, marking spiritual renewal, strategic pastoral planning, and a renewed commitment to child safeguarding and data protection.
During the Annual Feast of the Chennai Province at Don Bosco, Perambur, on July 3, the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) released two publications to strengthen child protection and promote responsible digital citizenship.
While enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme, Sunil Kharghe approached a Salesian priest at Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala, after realising his true passion lay elsewhere. He wanted to leave college and focus entirely on preparing for the Mumbai Police recruitment examinations.
For years, survival—not ambition—defined Omkar Shinde's life. Orphaned as a child, burdened with supporting his younger brother, and juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat, the young man from Raigad rarely imagined a future beyond the next day's wages. Today, he is preparing to join the Mumbai Police, a change he credits not only to personal perseverance but also to the timely support he received from Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala.
At 23, Shankhar Jadhav is set to wear the Mumbai Police uniform, a symbol of service, dignity and perseverance. For the young man from rural Maharashtra, this marks not only the culmination of years of preparation but also the triumph of hope over a childhood marked by profound loss.
Kitkupar Nongsiej, winner of Ka Sur Kynud Season 3, Meghalaya's premier singing competition organised by the Don Bosco Media Network (DBMN), will represent India at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2026in Las Vegas, USA, from July 13 to 21.
The Salesian Province of Guwahati held its annual Commission Meeting at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, on July 8 to review ongoing ministries and outline action plans for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.
Don Bosco Theological Centre (DBTC), Kavarapettai, organised a seminar on the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel) as part of the traditional Pope's Day celebration held in conjunction with the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. The programme brought together priests, religious brothers and sisters for a day of theological reflection on missionary renewal, structural reform and synodality in the Church.
Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Kilpauk, in collaboration with DB Jananam and Eeranilam, inaugurated a two-day art exhibition on July 6 at DB Square on the college campus. The exhibition, themed "Addiction to Drugs and Its Evils in Society," highlighted the message of a drug-free society through creative expression.
Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala, has been run by the Salesians of Don Bosco since 1987. Inspired by St John Bosco's vision, it serves some of society’s most vulnerable people, especially street-connected children, homeless youth, and adults living in neglect, poverty, and social exclusion.
A three-day Scouts and Guides Training and Testing Camp concluded on Tuesday at Don Bosco Secondary School (Colzani Memorial), Damra, after training young participants in essential scouting skills, leadership and service.
Don Bosco College, Panjim formally launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations on July 6, marking twenty-five years of academic excellence, holistic education, and service to society. The inauguration marked the start of a year-long programme and offered an opportunity to reflect on the institution’s growth and its commitment to the Salesian tradition of education.
Sacred Heart Theological College (SHTC), Mawlai, inaugurated its Khasi Language Course on July 7, a formation programme to equip seminarians, religious, and missionaries with the linguistic and cultural skills needed for effective pastoral ministry among the Khasi people.
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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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