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Believing the family is the first school of human and Christian formation, where love, faith, prayer, and witness nurture vocation, parents, formators, and pre-novices from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh deepened their understanding of vocation at a two-day gathering at Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda. The gathering helped 15 parents and relatives of 11 Salesian pre-novices understand each person's vital role in nurturing and accompanying Salesian vocation.
Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda, hosted a Mega Catechism Quiz and Season of Creation 2026 celebration on Sunday, bringing together 60 formees and 15 formators from six formation communities.
Youth Day at Don Bosco, Kuarmunda, brought together young people of the parish and the institution for a day of spiritual reflection, fellowship, and formation centred on the theme “Take Courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Jharsuguda, marked Independence Day with a vibrant celebration that combined three significant occasions—the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, India’s 80th Independence Day, and the 211th birth anniversary of St John Bosco.
Around 350 young people gathered at the Don Bosco Centre, Jumaikela, to celebrate the 211th birth anniversary of St John Bosco with a day of quiz, cultural activities and sports.
Hostel wardens from the Salesian New Delhi Province gathered at Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Bariatu, on 4–5 August for their annual formation meeting. They reaffirmed their commitment to safe, value-based, and nurturing environments for young people in Salesian hostels.
The Salesian Province of New Delhi held a two-day formation programme for its newly appointed Vice Rectors at the Don Bosco Specialised Training Centre, Okhla, from July 22 to 23. The programme aimed to strengthen their identity, leadership, and pastoral responsibilities in the light of the Salesian mission.
The Salesian Province of New Delhi (INN) celebrated New Priests' Day on July 16 with a thanksgiving Eucharist and felicitation programme honouring four newly ordained Salesian priests: Fr Prakash Mallick, Fr Elias Majhi, Fr Abhay Kiran Minj and Fr Robin Thomas.
The Rectors' and Leaders' Meeting of the Salesian Province was held from July 14 to 16 at the Don Bosco Specialised Training Centre, Okhla, New Delhi, bringing together rectors and provincial leaders for three days of prayer, reflection, planning and animation to strengthen the Salesian mission.
Don Bosco Jumaikela witnessed a significant spiritual milestone on May 17, 2026, as three Salesian clerics made their Perpetual Profession of Vows during a solemn celebration attended by around 35 priests and more than 600 faithful.
In a historic milestone for the Salesian mission in Chhattisgarh, 14 women of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Jokbhala, made their solemn promise as Salesian Cooperators on May 16, establishing the first-ever unit of Salesian Cooperators in the state.
The Sunday Catechism Children’s Meet 2026 was held on May 3 at Christ the King Church, Hesag, Don Bosco Hatia, Ranchi, bringing together children, catechism teachers, and parish members from various parishes for a vibrant day of faith, fellowship, and cultural activities.
In an inspiring display of compassion, teamwork, and youthful leadership, 43 members of the Samaritans Club transformed a school's Food Fest into a meaningful service mission by raising funds for a fellow student battling acute leukaemia.
On April 22, the campus of Don Bosco School, Kokar at Ranchi was transformed into a vibrant hub of environmental consciousness as students and faculty gathered to celebrate International Earth Day.
A group of 15 students from Don Bosco School, Kokar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, accompanied by Salesian Co-operators visited two charitable homes, Shanti Sadan and Cheshire Home.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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