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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
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.
Don Bosco Tech Society organised a nationwide online seminar on mental wellbeing ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Titled "Mental Health Matters – World Youth Skills Day Seminar," it was held on July 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the organisation's preparations for the annual observance on July 15. The 90-minute session focused on promoting mental wellbeing, emotional awareness and holistic development among young trainees.
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) marked its Province Feast on July 3 at Don Bosco, Perambur, in honour of St. Thomas the Apostle, patron of the Province. The celebration also marked the Province's 92nd foundation anniversary and honoured Diamond and Golden Jubilee confreres, creating a day of thanksgiving, fraternity, and renewed commitment to the Salesian mission.
Twenty-nine Social Communication Delegates from across the Salesian Mumbai Province met at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, on July 1 for the Province's annual Social Communication Delegates' Meeting. The gathering focused on strengthening storytelling, ethical digital engagement, and collaborative media ministry.
On Wednesday, 1 July 2026, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Fabio Attard, appointed Fr Pedro André Pinto Junior as the new director of ANS – Salesian iNfo Agency, succeeding Fr Harris Pakkam, who had held the post since June 2021.
Fifteen Salesians of Don Bosco from various Salesian Provinces across India were ordained to the Sacred Order of Diaconate at Sacred Heart Theological College (SHTC), Mawlai, on July 1, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration.
Fr. Denis Lalfela, SDB, officially assumed office as the new Director (President) of Sacred Heart Theological College (SHTC), Mawlai, on July 1. The appointment marks the beginning of a new phase in the institution's mission of forming future priests and religious for the Church.
The ten-day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-67, organised by the 74 Assam Girls’ (Independent) Company NCC, Golaghat, in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Golaghat, concluded on June 29, training 328 NCC cadets from 16 colleges in military skills, leadership, and social awareness.
Sixty elected student leaders from Salesian schools across the Province of Panjim-Konkan took part in a one-day Student-Leader Workshop at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, on June 25, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and strengthening their Salesian identity.
The Salesian Catechetical Centre, Pune, conducted a two-day Catechists' Basic Training Course (CTBT) on June 27–28. The programme equipped 70 catechists from parishes across the Poona Diocese with the spiritual, theological and practical foundations required for catechetical ministry.
The Archdiocese of Shillong, in collaboration with the Salesian Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, celebrated a solemn Thanksgiving Mass at St. Dominic Savio Parish, Mawlai, to mark the declaration of Servant of God Fr. Constantine Vendrame, SDB, as Venerable, following the recent recognition of his heroic virtues by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.
Don Bosco College, Golaghat, conducted a seven-day NSS Special Camp at Rangajan 3 No. Gaon from June 22 to 28 under the theme "Youth for Environmental Sustainability."
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Don Bosco College marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a community awareness programme at Rangajan, bringing together NSS volunteers and local residents to promote a healthy, drug-free society.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Khoupum, won the Best Patrol Award in both the Scouts and Guides categories at the 16th Bharat Scouts & Guides District Summer Testing Camp 2026, highlighting its focus on leadership, discipline, and holistic education.
In a move to reshape youth ministry, the Oratories and Youth Centres Coordinators of the South Asian Salesian Provinces gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Trichy from June 26–27, 2026. Representatives from 10 Salesian Provinces united under a single mission: to revitalise, rethink, and re-launch their youth outreach programs.
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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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