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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
Don Bosco College, Golaghat, has further strengthened its contribution to academic research and intellectual discourse in the region by releasing the proceedings of its ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The publication brings together scholarly contributions examining the intersection of traditional knowledge, emerging technologies, culture, ethics and education.
The Salesians of Don Bosco, Hyderabad Province, launched the Don Bosco AI Academy on 11 November with SARKTEK to equip young people with industry-relevant artificial intelligence (AI) and communication skills. The Academy aims to expand access to emerging global career opportunities, especially for students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns.
The second edition of the Autumn Inter-School and Higher Secondary School Basketball Tournament began on 10 November and will conclude on 12 November, bringing together 28 school teams from across Nagaland. Organised by the Don Bosco Sports Academy (DBSA) in collaboration with the Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA), the three-day tournament aims to promote basketball among young people and nurture emerging sporting talent.
Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Coimbatore, organised the two-day YaR Children Live-in Programme 2026–27 on October 24 and 25 at Savio Block, bringing together 89 children, 13 Salesians and 18 staff members from five Young at Risk (YaR) centres of the INT Province. Under the theme “Walk Beside Me in My Digital Journey,” the programme promoted digital awareness, online safety and responsible technology use among children.
Fifty-six students graduated with certificates at the 25th Graduation Ceremony of Don Bosco Technical Secondary School's Employment-Oriented Skills Development Training (EOSDT) programme in Port Moresby on 5 November. The ceremony marked the successful completion of a 16-week intensive vocational training programme designed to equip young people with practical, employment-oriented skills across six trades.
On November 7 and 8, the Salesian Provinces of Chennai (INM) and Tiruchy (INT) jointly celebrated Salesian Mission Day 2026 at Don Bosco Aspirantate, Tirupattur, under the theme “Hearts Open, Mission Alive.” The gathering brought together 285 Salesians and young people from various formation houses and Salesian presences to strengthen missionary awareness and renew their commitment to Don Bosco's missionary spirit.
Don Bosco Tech Society showcased its youth skilling initiatives at the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, held November 3 to 5 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, and explored opportunities to collaborate with industry, government, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partners.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, organised an awareness programme on November 7 as part of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign, highlighting the harmful effects of tobacco use and encouraging students to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle.
The 8th INB Provincial Chapter of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), St. Mary Mazzarello Province, Bombay, was held at St. Joseph Training Centre in Lonavla from October 26 to 30. It brought together 73 participants for prayer, reflection and renewal of the Salesian mission.
The Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, with the consent of his Council, has appointed Fr Thomas Koonan, SDB, as Provincial of the Sacred Heart Province of Bangalore (INK) for the six-year term 2027–2033. He will succeed Fr Jose Thomas Koyickal, SDB, at the conclusion of his mandate.
The Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, with the consent of the General Council, has appointed Fr. Soy Vijay, SDB, as Provincial of the Salesian Province of Jesus the Good Shepherd (INN), New Delhi, for the six-year term 2027–2033. The appointment was made on November 3, 2026.
Deepagam, the Don Bosco Catechetical Centre of the Salesian Province of Chennai (INM), organised a one-day youth faith forum, “Let’s Talk Faith” (Nambikkaiyai Pesuvom), at Deepagam Hall, Chennai. The gathering brought together 45 young people from the Perambur and Ayanavaram parishes for dialogue, reflection and faith-sharing.
Members of the Don Bosco Youth Group Horamavu marked Kannada Rajyotsava with a cleanliness drive near Don Bosco Mithra School, combining regional pride with civic responsibility and environmental conservation.
COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026
SOUTH ASIA REGION.
An invitation from the SPCSA to all Salesian Communities of South Asia to actively participate in the COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026 on the occasion of the World Day of Poor.
A request to Rectors and Leaders of communities to take responsibility to lead this in each community."
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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