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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)

14 July 2026
Sr. Betty Menezes conducted educational and pastoral programmes across Salesian institutions in Mumbai, Ahmednagar, Benaulim, and Sulcorna Boarding, Goa, in June and July 2026, offering students, teachers, and boarders opportunities for faith formation, leadership development, media literacy, and value-based education.
 
- SALESIAN SISTERS, PROVINCE OF ST. MARY MAZZARELLO, BOMBAY (INB)
14 July 2026

The Don Bosco Past Pupils Indian National Federation (DBPPINF) concluded its two-day National Council Meeting (NCM) at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Trichy, on July 12, bringing together national leaders and provincial representatives from across the country to strengthen the federation's governance, strategic vision, and national collaboration.

SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
14 July 2026

A three-day workshop on "Participatory Models of Higher Education" began on Monday at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, jointly organised by the International Association of Salesian Institutions of Higher Education (IUS) and the Higher Education Commission of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati. The programme will conclude on July 15.

SDG 04 Quality education
14 July 2026

Thirty-nine Salesian clerics and brothers from the Salesian Province of Guwahati gathered at the Provincial House, Panbazar, for a two-day Tri-Monthly Recollection on July 11–12 to renew their commitment to Salesian spirituality, community life, and mission through prayer, reflection, and ongoing formation.

South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)

The Don Bosco Higher Education South Asia Faculty Workshop 2026 concluded on Saturday at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, with a renewed commitment to participatory leadership, educational innovation, and institutional transformation across Salesian higher education institutions in South Asia.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

 More than 800 young people from villages across St. Joseph Catholic Parish gathered on July 12 for a one-day Youth Animation and Motivational Development programme to deepen faith, nurture leadership, and inspire them to become active witnesses of the Gospel.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
13 July 2026

The Annual Meet of Salesian Brothers (Delegates) 2026 brought together delegates from across India for two days of reflection and planning, strengthening vocational commitment and preparing for the 10th Salesian Brothers’ Congress.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 02 Revitalize Fraternal Life in Communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)

A four-day Scout and Guide Camp at Don Bosco School, Khobong, concluded on July 4, equipping students with practical skills and values to foster leadership, discipline, teamwork, and self-reliance.

The Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, hosted a one-day Awareness Programme on the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) on July 7, bringing together 28 Salesians (SDBs) and 10 Salesian Sisters (FMAs) to deepen their understanding of the Salesian charism and strengthen youth ministry across the Province.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
12 July 2026

Province Sports Coordinators of the All-India Don Bosco Sports Academy (DBSA) convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on July 3 to formulate strategies for strengthening sports as a pathway to youth wellness, character formation, and professional careers across India.

- Fr. Balasingam INM
12 July 2026

Nineteen educators from Salesian schools and educational institutions across the Mumbai Province completed the fourth edition of the Lay Salesian Partners (LSP 4.0) Programme, held from July 5 to 11. The programme deepened their understanding of Don Bosco’s educational philosophy, spirituality, and mission of accompanying young people.

- Fr Ian Doulton, SDB

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 Animation and Research Kendra (DB ARK) is enabling vulnerable children to move beyond the limitations of their circumstances and discover opportunities for education, personal growth, and hope.

- George Joseph

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.

9 July 2026

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.

- Fr Joyston Machado SDB
9 July 2026

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.

- Fr. Joe Prabu SDB, Executive Director, DB YaR Forum