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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
Fr. Arul Kumar Sebastian, SDB, has released the English and Khasi editions of his book, Journey with Jesus: A Matthean Perspective, widening access to biblical reflection and spiritual formation across diverse linguistic communities.
Don Bosco Kalvi Solai, through its literacy initiative Butterfly Express, inaugurated its first village school library at Don Bosco Tamil Medium Higher Secondary School, Gedilam, in Kallakurichi district, marking a significant step towards promoting reading habits and improving access to educational resources among rural children.
Pope Leo XIV has recognised the heroic virtues of Bishop Orestes Marengo, SDB, declaring him Venerable and advancing his cause for beatification and eventual canonisation. A pioneering missionary bishop, he dedicated his life to the people of Northeast India.
The Salesian Brothers of the Guwahati Province met at Shallang Parish from October 24 to 25 for their annual gathering, centring on fraternity, spiritual renewal, and a deeper understanding of their identity, vocation, and mission in the Church and the Salesian Congregation.
BOSCOM South Asia, in collaboration with the Social Communication sector of the Mumbai Province, released the Principles and Guidelines for Personal and Apostolic Use of Social Media in Mumbai on October 24, in the presence of Fr Biju Michael, General Councillor for South Asia.
The Trichy Province Youth Commission and Christodayam organised a three-day folklore training programme at Don Bosco, Keeranur, from October 18 to 20. It brought together 33 young people from Lalgudi, Thanjavur and Keeranur to promote Tamil cultural heritage, holistic development and spiritual preparation for the Advent-Christmas season.
St. Stephen Catholic Church, Tangla, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on October 20, commemorating 75 years of faith, missionary presence and service to the people of Tangla and neighbouring areas. The celebration brought together two bishops, Salesian leaders, civil representatives, priests, religious and parishioners for a solemn Eucharistic celebration and thanksgiving.
Bosconet – Don Bosco Network has received national recognition at the India CSR Awards 2026 in the category “NGO – Education – Pan-India [Large Impact]” for its efforts to bridge learning gaps among children through remedial education.
Team Rhythm and the Don Bosco Youth Paschers crew organised Decades and Dunes, an overnight spiritual retreat on October 17–18 at Sernabatim Beach and the Don Bosco Animation Centre in Benaulim, Goa. Inspired by the Season of Creation, the retreat brought participants together for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal, encouraging them to deepen their relationship with God and renew their commitment to Christ.
The Don Bosco Children’s Forum distributed over 350 food packets to people in need in Kollam, Kerala, on October 20. The initiative encouraged children to cultivate compassion, empathy and solidarity through acts of sharing and service.
Marianville Secondary School won the St. Carlo Acutis Film Festival 2026, which brought together students from nine Catholic schools to focus on creativity and reflect on the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and digital communication.
Fr Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, urged clerics and brothers to deepen their relationship with Christ, renew their commitment to consecrated life, and prepare to serve the Church and society with renewed missionary zeal.
Don Bosco Dhisha, Vijayawada Region, placed 30 candidates at a job fair held at Don Bosco School, P.T. Parru, Ponnur. The event drew 96 job seekers, with nine companies participating and six others shortlisted for further recruitment.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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