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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
More than 200 remote tribal residents accessed critical government welfare services at a two-day Government Scheme Facilitation Camp organised by DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant, in the villages of Vagudan and Nanavanta on June 12 and 13, 2026.
The Salesian Province of Hyderabad (INH) held an online training workshop on Monday, July 15, to teach Salesians and lay collaborators about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a process for updating and verifying electoral roll entries. This workshop was held as the SIR process continues in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with civil society groups focused on ensuring electoral accuracy.
The spirit of Valdocco, the historic oratory founded by Saint John Bosco, came alive at Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), Matunga, as 70 young people gathered to launch “Sundays in Valdocco,” a new initiative offering an immersive experience of the Salesian founder’s vision of faith, community, and personal growth.
A new chapter in the life of Divyadaan, the Salesian Institute of Philosophy in Nashik, unfolded on June 13, 2026. The institute held its inaugural function, themed “Come, Holy Spirit, Breathe Wisdom Divine.” The day commenced with the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai. Fr Brian Bandya, Provincial of the Capuchin Bonaventure Province, was among the other concelebrants. In his homily, Fr Miranda reflected on wisdom as a virtue that shapes both the heart and the mind.
Nearly 6,000 pilgrims gathered at the Sacred Heart Shrine at Mawlai for the Annual Pilgrimage. Participants came from parishes and oratory centres throughout the Archdiocese of Shillong and neighbouring regions
The Salesian Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, Chennai (INM), had the installation of Bro. Arunraj Chelladurai SDB as the Rector of Don Bosco Provincial House, The Citadel, Chennai, on 12 June. With this appointment, Bro. Arunraj becomes not only the first Salesian Brother Rector of the Chennai Province but also the first in the entire South Asian Region, marking a significant moment in the history of the Salesian Congregation.
Bosco Reach Out, with Don Bosco Job Placement Network India, hosted a Job Fair at Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati on June 10, helping youth and job seekers meet potential employers. The event brought together recruiters, facilitators, and candidates from diverse backgrounds to expand access to jobs.
The Salesian College Institute of Philosophy (SCIP), Dimapur, formally inaugurated the 2026–2027 academic session on Wednesday. The ceremony brought together Salesian priests, philosophy students, faculty, and guests to celebrate learning, formation, and community life.
The Salesians of Panjim-Konkan Province (INP) held a seminar-cum-workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Don Bosco Engineering College, uniting religious leaders and pastoral workers to explore digital tools for evangelisation, education, and youth ministry.
First-year philosophy students of Salesian College, Dimapur, completed a two-week Skill Development Programme at AIDA, gaining practical skills for youth empowerment and social development. The programme trained students to become effective agents of positive change among youth and marginalised communities.
Fr. Xavier Edayodil, a Salesian priest of the Province of Bangalore who has been working in Nepal for 8 years, marked his Silver Jubilee of priestly ordination by hand-copying the entire English Holy Bible over 19 months. His handwritten 3,893-page Bible demonstrates his deep devotion and commitment to sharing the Scriptures, inspiring many through his perseverance.
A coastal cleaning drive near Galilee Colony in Kollam, part of Operation Thufan – The Narco Hunt, was organised by Mukti Theeram to address environmental concerns and raise public awareness of drug trafficking and social crimes in neglected coastal areas.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Panbazar on June 8. He urged students and staff to strive for excellence through education, discipline, and service.
Don Bosco ITI AMSAM, Tiruchirappalli, partnered with Don Bosco Vallizhatti to host a Mega Job Fair for ITI and Diploma graduates, providing youth with a valuable platform for employment and career development.
To prepare for the 150th anniversary of Don Bosco’s Preventive System, educators from Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Oros (Maharashtra), and Don Bosco Tuem (Goa) held a joint seminar on June 5 at Don Bosco Tuem. Sixty-four educators attended to reflect, collaborate, and engage, strengthening the Salesian mission.
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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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