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The South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) met at Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong, on August 12 and 13 to review its formation action plan, address emerging challenges and develop a contextualised Regional Formation Plan for South Asia.
Salesian formators from across the South Asia Region are attending a three-day Ratio training programme at Don Bosco Provincial House in Shillong from August 9 to 11. The programme focuses on the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum, the fundamental document guiding Salesian formation.
The English edition of the Fifth Salesian Formation Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum(The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco) was formally released on Sunday at the Provincial House, Shillong, during the RATIO Dissemination-cum-Training Programme for the South Asia Region.
Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Guwahati, has secured its first government patent for an AI-powered safety device, marking a major step forward in the institute's journey in research, innovation, and technology-driven education.
The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, held a Province-level Mission Poverty Eradication Meeting at the Don Bosco Provincial House on Tuesday.
The proceedings of the Salesian Symposium on the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition were released on August 1 during the Regional Meeting of the Garo Hills and Rabha Hasong Regions. The release marked another milestone in the Province's year-long missionary celebrations.
The Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2026 of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, concluded on July 28 with an evaluation and thanksgiving session at the Provincial House, Panbazar, after a month-long outreach that engaged nearly 1,400 young people across 10 centres.
The induction of 17 new Salesian Cooperators was the highlight of the Provincial Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, adding a special dimension to the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) held at Auxilium Convent, Kokrajhar, on July 25–26.
The first Basic Sea Scouts Masters Training Course for the North East Region began on Tuesday at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, marking a significant step towards expanding and strengthening the Sea Scout movement across the region.
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.
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.
The Salesian Province of Guwahati held its annual Commission Meeting at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, on July 8 to review ongoing ministries and outline action plans for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.
A three-day Scouts and Guides Training and Testing Camp concluded on Tuesday at Don Bosco Secondary School (Colzani Memorial), Damra, after training young participants in essential scouting skills, leadership and service.
The annual Administrators’ Meeting of the Province of Guwahati, held on June 20, focused on strengthening stewardship and sharpening financial accountability among priests, brothers, and accountants. The day-long event centred around equipping attendees with skills and tools for effective administration and financial management.
Fr. Sanjay Aind, SDB, Assistant Parish Priest of Sacro Cuore, Rome, successfully defended his Licentiate Thesis at the Faculty of Institutional Social Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, on June 15. His thesis, entitled “Communicating Hope: A Case Study on Fr. Stan Swamy’s ‘Bagaicha Model’ of Strategic Communications,” examines how Fr. Stan Swamy, SJ, strategically used communication to advocate for tribal rights and empower marginalised communities through the 'Bagaicha Model.'
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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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