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In a spirited step toward civic responsibility, the Scouts and Guides unit of Don Bosco School and Junior College, Nashik, organized a Cleanliness Drive as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The initiative aimed to instill awareness about hygiene, environmental care, and community service among students and the local neighbourhood.
The Under-17 Girls Football Team of Don Bosco High School & Junior College, Naigaon, on September 8, struck bronze at the District Sports Office (DSO) Inter-School Football Tournament, finishing third among 32 competing schools.
The Salesian Family is marking a historic milestone this year—150 years since St. John Bosco sent out the first Salesian missionary expedition in 1875. To commemorate the anniversary, the South Asia Region has launched a new series of video animation resources under the banner “Legacy of Love – Celebrating 150 Years of Salesian Mission in the World (1875–2025).”
The Salesian Cooperators of the Mumbai Province came together on September 7 for their annual Marian Walking Pilgrimage and Recollection at Auxilium Convent, Pali Hill, Bandra, drawing around 60 participants from various units.
Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, has once again set a benchmark in higher education by winning the prestigious Manipur State Award for Educational Excellence 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) held its annual Western Region Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) Meet for the Salesian Provinces of Panjim-Konkan and Mumbai at the Don Bosco Animation Centre (DBAC), Benaulim, Goa, on September 6–7.
Prafulta, Centre for Psychological Wellness, Andheri, celebrated its 27th anniversary on September 8, continuing a legacy of accessible mental health care founded in 1998 by Fr. Godfrey D’Sa SDB, counsellor, educationist, and compassionate pastor.
The Salesian Province of Mumbai formally welcomed Fr. Ashley Miranda as its 12th Provincial during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Shrine of Don Bosco’s Madonna, Matunga, on September 8. The installation ceremony, marked by gratitude and renewed commitment, drew together Salesians, collaborators, and members of the Salesian family.
The annual Youth Retreat organized by St. Anthony’s College concluded on Sunday after three days of prayer, reflection, and fellowship at the St. Anthony’s School grounds. Held from September 5 to 7, the retreat drew unprecedented participation, with more than 4,000 young people attending on the first two days and a record crowd of over 6,000 on the final day.
On September 9, 1996, in Mumbai, Fr. Aurelius Maschio, S.D.B., passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a monumental legacy as a missionary, educator, builder, and spiritual father. Widely regarded as the patriarch of the Salesian Province of Mumbai, Fr Maschio’s life was a tapestry of daring vision, tireless work, and deep devotion to Don Bosco and the young.
Over 110 youth leaders from Don Bosco centres across Kerala came together on 6–7 September for a regional leadership training camp at Don Bosco College, Bathery. The two-day event, organized by Don Bosco Youth Services, Kerala, in collaboration with SIGHT Wayanad, blended reflection, skill-building, and camaraderie in a faith-filled atmosphere.
More than 250 young people from the dioceses of Shillong, Jowai, and Nongstoin gathered on September 6 for a day-long retreat at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, in preparation for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation programme for the three North-East provinces was inaugurated on September 5 and will run till September 8, at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, with a strong call for young participants to embrace their mission of faith and leadership.
Don Bosco LiFE brought together faith, family, and environmental stewardship during its Family Day celebrations at the Shrine, marking a unique step in promoting ecological care through community-driven initiatives.
St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, held its Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, honouring 146 rank holders and five doctoral awardees in a celebration that combined academic distinction with the rich cultural heritage of Meghalaya.
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