Over 50 youth leaders, including diocesan directors, religious youth animators, and representatives of various Catholic youth groups, gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Hyderabad on June 12 for an animation hosted and animated by Salesians and organized by the Telugu Catholic Youth Movement under the aegis of the TCBC Commission for Youth.

It was a proud moment for Salesian India and the Salesian Province of Bangalore, as two Don Bosco centres, DBCSA Yadgiri and Don Bosco Makkalalaya Mysore, were honoured by district authorities in Karnataka for their outstanding efforts in championing child rights. The recognitions were conferred as part of the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations organized across the state on June 12.

Following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and esteemed Italian Salesian missionaries—including Fr. Aurelio Maschio in Mumbai, Orpheus Mantovani in Chennai, Fr. Nicosia Gaetano in China, and Fr. Antonio Alessi of the Fratelli Dimenticati Foundation—an Indian Salesian has dedicated himself to serving the most marginalized. Salesian Father Dr. Mathew George of the Kolkata Province, a former professor of Dogmatic Theology at Sacred Heart Theological College Shillong, has pioneered a mission to leprosy patients in West Bengal. His initiative aligns with Salesian India's preparations for the centenary celebration of its mother province, Calcutta, in February 2026.

The Sacred Heart Shrine at Mawlai witnessed a profound outpouring of faith and devotion as nearly 10,000 pilgrims converged for the Annual Pilgrimage in Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Hosted by Sacred Heart Theological College, the much-anticipated event drew faithful not only from the Archdiocese of Shillong but also from neighbouring dioceses of Nongstoin and Jowai.

A fresh take on one of the Church’s youngest saints was unveiled at the CCBI Centre in Goa, as Cardinal Filipe Neri released Dominic Savio: A Faith Influencer for All Time, a new book by Salesian author and educator Fr Dr Gilbert Choondal of the Bangalore Province. The 72-page publication, priced at just ₹40 and published by Don Bosco Publications, Vennala, Kochi, presents the life of Dominic Savio in a voice that speaks directly to today’s youth.

Mr. Sujoy Majumdar, Head of the UNICEF Rural WASH Project and former Director of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Swachh Bharat Mission), New Delhi, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Sonia Majumdar, visited Radio Salesian 90.8 FM on June 9. Radio Salesian Director Fr. C.M. Paul, Programme Director RJ Sameer Chettri, and the RJ team welcomed them with traditional Gorkha topis and khadas.

Under the open sky of Sonali Tea Garden’s Bara Line, villagers gathered last Thursday evening for a moment unlike any other: the silver screen debut of Khun Pasina Jekar, Cha Bagan Ukar (Your sweat nurtures, the tea garden flourishes), a powerful documentary chronicling the untold story of Sonali’s workers and their fight for dignity. At the heart of this labour of love stands John Paul Oraon — a young Oraon tribal, field researcher, interviewer, and the soul of the film.

Authored by Fr. Raphael Maiong SDB, the book titled "Encountering Christ in the Eucharist" was released by Fr. Thiewbor Kharsyntiew, Principal of Sacred Heart Boys' Higher Secondary School, Mawlai, at a function held at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong.

Don Bosco College, Golaghat, marked World Environment Day 2025 with a series of initiatives under the global theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution.” The event brought together faculty, students, and guests in a collective effort to raise awareness and take action against the mounting threat of plastic waste.

In a commendable display of community-driven environmentalism, Radio Salesian, in collaboration with the Rajahatta Explore Group, Anapurna Self-Help Group, and Kasturi SHG, marked World Environment Day 2025 with a significant tree-plantation drive. The initiative involved the planting of a variety of flowering and fruit-bearing trees in Rajahatta, Upper Sonada.

The Don Bosco School campus in Oodlabari was abuzz with energy and enthusiasm as it hosted the much-anticipated SPARK25 Youth Camp from June 1 to 3. The event drew 187 spirited participants aged between 17 and 25 from 13 surrounding villages. This annual event aimed to create a dynamic platform where faith, creativity, personal growth, and cultural expression could converge.

In a communiqué, on behalf of the Rector Major, Fr. Biju Michael, the General Councillor for South Asia, has announced Fr. Ashley Miranda, SDB, as the new Provincial of the Salesian Province of St. Francis Xavier [INB] for the six-year term of 2025-2031. Fr. Ashley will assume the office at the end of Fr. Savio Silveira's mandate.

To equip priests and religious with the latest AI tools for creative and effective evangelization, Don Bosco Media Network, in collaboration with the Media Centres of both the SDB and FMA Salesian Provinces of Shillong, organized an online workshop on “AI Tools for Enhancing Our Ministry” on May 31.

Salesian College Autonomous, Siliguri, hosted its 14th Graduation Ceremony on May 29, a landmark event that simultaneously honoured the final batch of undergraduate students under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and celebrated the first group of postgraduate students to graduate since the college attained autonomous status in 2023.

The Migrants Youth Mela, held at Don Bosco NEST (Nilayam for Education and Social Transformation) in Tiruppur, brought together over 1,000 young migrants from diverse states, including Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Held on May 25, the event created a much-needed platform for migrant youth to showcase their talents, share their experiences, and build community ties in their destination home of Tiruppur.