More than 80 young people from Kawant, Chhota Udepur, Dakor, Kapadvanj, Vadodara and Banswada, Rajasthan, gathered at Don Bosco, Alirajpur, on September 20 for ‘Sundays in Valdocco’, a one-day youth gathering organised by the young people of Don Bosco Alirajpur. The programme aimed to help participants experience the Salesian spirit through prayer, reflection, fellowship and joyful participation.

Fr Dr George Chempakathinal, known as Fr C.J. George and Director of Don Bosco Ashalayam, Kolkata, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long service to children and young people at risk.

Don Bosco Academy, Sutgatti, Hubli, organised an Environment Day and Study Kit Distribution Programme on September 27 for nearly 300 children from economically disadvantaged families.

Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai, hosted its Annual Youth Fest on September 27, bringing together around 2,000 young people from 34 oratory centres served through the Sunday apostolate ministry of the Brothers in various parishes and communities. The fest, held on the theme “Take Courage; I Have Overcome the World” (Jn 16:33), celebrated faith, culture and unity in diversity.

Don Bosco Khoupum organised an Oratory Day on 20 September, bringing together 112 students and nine staff members from nine hostels for a full-day programme of Animation, formation, prayer, study, fellowship, cultural activities and recreation. The initiative highlighted the collaborative educational and pastoral mission of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in accompanying young people in the Dimapur Province.

Salesian College, Dimapur, came alive on 20 September as nearly 700 young people from 18 youth centres gathered for the Annual Youth Meet 2026, hosted by the Province of Dimapur under the theme “Instruments of Peace.” The day-long programme blended prayer, formation, fellowship, creativity, and cultural expression, offering participants a platform to reflect on their role in building peace within families, communities, and society.