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Don Bosco IMAGE Film School, Kochi, launched its new academic year with cinematic flair, inaugurating the Film School in a star-studded function graced by acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter Joy Mathew and popular South Indian actress Aparna Das, known for her roles in Manoharam, Priyan Ottathilanu, and Beast.
In the heart of Berhampore Central Correctional Home, where despair and isolation often cast long shadows, the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) is quietly rewriting the narrative of incarceration. Established in 1999, this faith-driven Non-Governmental organization is proving that transformation, not punishment, is the key to lasting reform.
“Give me souls and take away the rest.” With this defining motto of Don Bosco, the Lay Salesian Programme (LSP) 3.0 began at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune. Spanning six transformative days, the event marked a first-of-its-kind initiative in South Asia, uniting lay collaborators and educators from across Don Bosco institutions in a shared journey of spiritual and vocational renewal.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, a Don Bosco Institution, made history as it clinched the Third Prize at the prestigious North Eastern Region (NER) NCC RDC Band Competition 2025, held at Digboi College, Assam.
The second edition of the National Conference on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) 2025 concluded at the St. Joseph Training Centre in Lonavala, following three days of vibrant dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Organized by Auxilium Skills Academy, the June 24–26 event brought together over 50 experts, educators, youth leaders, and grassroots activists from across the country to reimagine WASH as a Right, Responsibility, and Resilience Strategy.
In an inspiring step towards shaping the leaders of tomorrow, Salesian College Sonada, in collaboration with Project Missio, hosted a Youth Leadership Animation Programme themed “Leaders in the Digital World” on July 20. The event brought together around 70 enthusiastic young participants from 26 youth centres across the region.
A powerful two-day National Capacity-building training programme, aimed at strengthening support for distressed internal young migrants, was held at Bosco Mane, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, from July 18 to 19. Organized by Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), the event brought together 30 participants—including eight Salesian priests, lay collaborators, field staff, and representatives from civil society—who are committed to enhancing outreach and advocacy for migrants across India.
In a spirit of profound gratitude and celebration, the Salesian Province of New Delhi gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House to mark the Diamond, Golden, and Silver Jubilees of the priestly ordination and Religious Profession of several confreres. The event paid homage to the enduring commitment of these men, who have dedicated their lives to service in the Church, the Congregation, and especially to the young, in the spirit of St. John Bosco.
In a strong show of solidarity and swift humanitarian response, BREADS Bangalore, in collaboration with Bosconet and supported by Nestlé India's CSR initiative, distributed 5,000 essential food kits to flood-affected families across the Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kottayam districts of Kerala.
Aiming to ignite scientific curiosity and technological innovation among school students, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Smit, recently organised a large-scale workshop on drone technology, drawing participation from 449 students across seven institutions in the region.
Don Bosco Infotech Kilinochchi has marked a transformative milestone in its mission to empower youth through industry-aligned IT education. In a remarkable achievement, nine young professionals trained at the institute—from basic computer literacy to advanced full-stack development—have secured positions as AI Engineers in leading tech companies across India.
Two prominent Indian Salesian institutions, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, and Salesian College (Autonomous), Darjeeling, were among the participants in the prestigious United Board Fellows Programme (UBFP) 2025 Summer Leadership Institute, held from July 7 to 11 at Singapore Management University (SMU).
After a 13-year hiatus since the last papal visit, the parish of San Tommaso da Villanova in Castel Gandolfo was graced with a historic moment as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass on Sunday, July 13. Entrusted to the pastoral care of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the parish welcomed the Holy Father with reverence and joy, marking a milestone in the community's spiritual journey.
“Just as the people were told to Go to Joseph in the Old Testament, the youth of today should be encouraged to Go to the Salesians,” declared Fr. Savio Silveira, Provincial of Mumbai, during his homily on the second day of the SPCSA Assembly at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore.
The Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) Assembly commenced on July 8 at the Don Bosco Skill Mission (DBSM), Bangalore, bringing together 55 participants, including Provincials, delegates, sector heads, and invited observers for a two-day deliberation on the future direction of the Salesian mission in the region.
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