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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)

18 February 2026

Thirty-seven members of the Salesian Family from the Dimapur Province took part in a three-day spiritual and pedagogical animation held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur. The programme, conducted from February 12 to 14, combined a day of recollection for Brothers in Practical Training with a two-day animation on Salesian Pedagogy organized by the SPCSA National Office.

18 February 2026

The Mega Job Fair 2026 was formally inaugurated at Don Bosco High School, Sector 42-A, Seawoods West, marking a collaborative effort to promote dignified and just employment. The initiative was organized by the Association of Muslim Professionals in collaboration with the Bombay Catholic Sabha, with support from Don Bosco Avsar, the Salesian Province of Mumbai, and Markaz‑e‑Falah.

- BIS Correspondent for BIS Mumbai

In a campus nestled on the edge of a forest reserve, classrooms came alive with the hum of drones, blinking sensors, and curious young minds as Don Bosco schools in Narukot hosted an intensive AI STEAM experiential learning workshop in mid-February.

- Fr C M Paul SDB

Celebrating a legacy of education in the Salesian cradle of South India, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, commemorated its Platinum Jubilee on Monday evening. Marking 75 years of service in higher education with a strong emphasis on value-based formation, the milestone celebration was graced by the Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard, lending special significance to the occasion.

- Fr. John Britto and Fr. Anto John

The Rector Major’s visit to the Don Bosco Aspirantate, Tirupattur, unfolded as a deeply personal and formative encounter with Salesians in initial formation, marked by warmth, attentiveness, and genuine openness. Far from a formal address, the interaction took the form of an engaging dialogue, with the Rector Major patiently answering questions and offering fatherly counsel rooted in Salesian spirituality.

- - Fr. John Britto & Fr. Anto John
16 February 2026

St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, has launched a year-long formative initiative for its Catholic students titled C.A.L.L. (Catholic Animation for Leadership Learning), aimed at fostering leadership grounded in faith, spirituality, and holistic personal development.

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In a historic milestone for the scouting movement in Northeast India, the Don Bosco District Association, Guwahati, officially inaugurated the region’s first-ever Sea-Scout Wing at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, on Sunday, February 15. The landmark initiative positions the district at the forefront of expanding scouting's scope and vision in the Northeast.

16 February 2026

A total of 187 students from nine Don Bosco educational institutions of the Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan, spanning three dioceses, gathered at the Don Bosco Oratory on February 13 for the Province Catechetical Day. Centred on the theme “Shine with Faith, Rise with Hope,” the day offered teenage participants a rich blend of prayer, reflection, joy, and fellowship.

16 February 2026

The joint meeting of the Provincial Councils of the Mumbai (Bombay) and Panjim-Konkan Provinces was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, on February 10. The meeting commenced with a formal welcome extended by Provincial of the Panjim Province, Father Clive Telles, to Provincial of the Mumbai Province, Father Ashley Miranda, and the councillors. The day-long meeting provided an opportunity for the two provinces to share best practices in animation and governance implemented in their respective regions. The councils also presented new initiatives undertaken in the mission, highlighting creative pastoral approaches in youth ministry.

The Salesian Family came together on the evening of February 15 at Don Bosco, Katpadi, for a moment of prayer, reflection, and communion centred on the presence of the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, SDB. The gathering highlighted the unity and vitality of the Salesian charism as members from across its diverse branches assembled around their spiritual leader.

- Fr. John Britto and Fr. Anto John

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr. Fabio Attard, presided over the Holy Eucharist at Sacred Heart Church, a mission renowned for its deep-rooted faith life shaped by local culture, committed education, pastoral care, and sustained social outreach.

- Fr. John Britto and Fr. Anto John
15 February 2026

The 29th General Body Meeting of the Indian Catechetical Association (ICA) was held at Samanvaya Theology Centre, Bhopal, from February 11 to 13, bringing together 61 participants comprising priests, religious, seminarians, and lay representatives from across the country. The three-day assembly reflected on the theme “Catechesis in the Age of Social Media and AI,” engaging participants in scholarly dialogue and practical exploration of one of the most pressing pastoral challenges of the present time.

15 February 2026

The Salesian Youth Meet held on Saturday evening at Don Bosco Higher secondary school, Perambur, brought together hundreds of young people from the Chennai and Pondicherry regions in a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and youthful enthusiasm. The gathering was marked by joy, energy, and a strong sense of belonging as the youth met the Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, Fr. Fabio Attard, Successor of Don Bosco.

- Fr. John Britto and Fr. Anto John
15 February 2026

Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard received the First Profession of the first Volunteer Con Don Bosco (CDB) in the Province, the first for the entire South Asian region, during the Holy Eucharist for the Salesian Family.

- Fr. John Britto and Fr. Anto John
14 February 2026

The three-day Annual School Principals’ Meet of the Don Bosco Group of Schools of the Shillong Province was held from 12th to 14th February at Don Bosco School, Silchar, Assam. Around 30 Principals, along with the Provincial and his Council members, participated in this important gathering. The meeting was coordinated by Fr. Babu Stephen SDB, the Delegate for Education and Culture, in collaboration with the Province's Education Commission.

- Fr. Babu Stephen SDB