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The campus of Nitika Don Bosco resonated with colour, music and youthful energy as DB SERVE children came together to celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco, blending festive joy with strong value-based messages rooted in the Salesian tradition.
The three-day Homelink National Training Programme on “Sustainable Digital Innovation for Data-Driven Organizational Transformation” was organized by DB YaR Forum from January 19 to 21, bringing together Homelink Hub Directors, Hub Coordinators, and YaR Forum Delegates from across the country. The programme provided a national platform to reflect on how digital systems can enhance planning, accountability, and child-centred services across the Homelink Network.
Students of Don Bosco Infotech (DBIT) in Kilinochchi and Jaffna participated in a transformative one-day formation programme on Time Management and Goal Setting on January 22.
Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS) Mumbai organised a day of learning, prayer, and celebration for altar servers on Sunday, January 18, at Don Bosco High School, Matunga. The event brought together 140 altar servers, along with their animators, from Salesian houses across Mumbai, representing eight parishes. The gathering aimed to nurture the spiritual, emotional, and communal growth of young altar servers while strengthening their commitment to joyful service.
In an effort to address the urgent healthcare needs of migrant and underserved families, Bosco Boys Home, Borivali, Mumbai, under Project Suraksha – Migrant Desk, organised a free health camp on January 20 at Sai Baba Mandir, Gali No. 12, Ganpat Patil Nagar, Dahisar. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with SPARK Foundation and NIIT Foundation and included registration for E-Shram, ABHA, and Ayushman Bharat cards, enabling community members to access essential government health and social security schemes.
More than 1,200 young people, clergy, and religious gathered at Don Bosco Park Circus from January 16–18 for the ZOE Youth Bible Convention 2026, a three-day spiritual conclave that blended Scripture, sacrament, and testimony into what organizers described as a decisive moment in the centenary celebrations of the Salesian presence in Kolkata (1925–2025).
The centenary celebrations of the Kolkata Salesian Province (1926–2026) will culminate on February 8 with the installation of Fr. Sunil Kerketta as the 18th Provincial. The solemn midday installation ceremony will be held at Nitika Don Bosco and presided over by the Salesian Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th successor of Don Bosco.
The Homelink Mumbai Hub conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on “Transforming Care & Interventions through Documentation and Digital Intelligence” on January 8–9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga. The programme brought together coordinators and staff members to strengthen ethical documentation practices, enhance digital capacity, and promote data-driven decision-making within child-centred services.
Divyadaan, Nashik, hosted a thought-provoking philosophical symposium titled “A Selfie with Reality”, offering a reflective engagement with questions of human existence, identity, and authenticity in the contemporary world. The symposium was conceptualised, prepared, and presented by second-year students under the guidance of Fr. Maria Anthuvan, SDB.
Don Bosco High School, Kawant, has etched its name in Gujarat’s cultural annals by securing first place at the State-Level Kala Mahakumbh with a compelling Rathvi dance performance, bringing immense pride to the Chhota Udepur District. The achievement crowns months of disciplined practice and collaborative effort by students and teachers, reaffirming the school’s commitment to holistic education.
The Retreat – Don Bosco, Yercaud, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on January 10, marking 75 years of dedicated service as a Post-Novitiate Formation House since its founding in 1950. The milestone occasion was marked by deep gratitude and joy, recalling a legacy shaped by God’s providence and the sustained commitment of generations of Salesians and collaborators.
Kadal Conclave 2026, organised by the Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP), was held on January 7 at Thirumullavaram in Kollam, Kerala, bringing together policymakers, Church leaders, administrators, experts, students, and youth to deliberate on the holistic development of fishing communities and the pressing challenges facing the marine and fisheries sector.
The Salesian Province of Tiruchy entered a renewed phase of leadership with the formal installation of Fr. Doss Kennedy as the sixth Provincial of the Salesian Province of Our Lady of Valankanni (INT) for the term 2026–2032. The installation ceremony took place on 3 January 2026 during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Don Bosco Alaihal Media Centre, marking a moment of joy, thanksgiving, and renewed missionary commitment.
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