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Human Core and Machine Code: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new Salesian publication, was released on August 11 during the meeting of the South Asia Formation Delegates at Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong.
The need to recognise, protect and uphold the dignity of migrant and vulnerable workers came into sharp focus at the National Seminar on Accompanying the Invisible Workforce, held on August 17 and 18 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Goa.
A new unit of the Association of Devotees of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) was inaugurated on August 15, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Panjim, with nine members making their promises during the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Eucharist was presided over by Vice Provincial of the Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan Father Banzelao Teixeira, in the presence of Ms Enid Varela, ADMA provincial coordinator, Father Loddy Pires, local animator of ADMA other Salesian priests and more than 400 faithful.
A significant milestone in the history of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Mangaluru was marked on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with the blessing and laying of the foundation stone for a new Salesian presence at Valencia. The ceremony took place on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.
About 100 young people gathered at Humberto Mascarenhas Hall on August 9 for a Marian Nite celebration hosted by Savio Boys’ Home. Prayer, creativity, teamwork and joyful fellowship marked the evening.
Don Bosco College, Panjim formally launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations on July 6, marking twenty-five years of academic excellence, holistic education, and service to society. The inauguration marked the start of a year-long programme and offered an opportunity to reflect on the institution’s growth and its commitment to the Salesian tradition of education.
Sixty elected student leaders from Salesian schools across the Province of Panjim-Konkan took part in a one-day Student-Leader Workshop at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, on June 25, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and strengthening their Salesian identity.
About 65 Salesian Cooperators and ADMA members from across Goa gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, for a day of formation, reflection, and fellowship. Fr Anisio Mota, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, guided the programme to strengthen participants' commitment to the Salesian charism and mission.
The Salesians of Panjim-Konkan Province (INP) held a seminar-cum-workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Don Bosco Engineering College, uniting religious leaders and pastoral workers to explore digital tools for evangelisation, education, and youth ministry.
To prepare for the 150th anniversary of Don Bosco’s Preventive System, educators from Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Oros (Maharashtra), and Don Bosco Tuem (Goa) held a joint seminar on June 5 at Don Bosco Tuem. Sixty-four educators attended to reflect, collaborate, and engage, strengthening the Salesian mission.
As part of the global celebrations commemorating 150 years of Don Bosco’s Preventive System of Education, a day-long seminar for teachers was held at Don Bosco CBSE School, Trasi, bringing together educators from two Salesian institutions to reflect on and strengthen their commitment to Don Bosco’s educational mission.
In a landmark event for the Salesian Province of Panjim Konkan at Mangalore, 19 candidates made their promises as Salesian Cooperators of Don Bosco during a solemn Eucharist at Devakrupa Convent, Attavar, on Tuesday, April 8, 2026. The ceremony marked the first time a group of Salesian Cooperators had been established in the diocese.
The Youth Pasch 2026, a spiritual encounter with Jesus Christ, with immense hope, expectations and enthusiasm for young people, organised by Don Bosco Youth Services, Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan (DBYS), at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel- Goa, from April 1 to April 6, consisted of 50 participants, 08 volunteers and 6 animators.
Around 20 Salesians and youngsters were part of the Train the Trainer program to animate leaders in organising the Summer Camps in the various institutions. The program coordinated by Father Ralin De Souza, Salesian Youth Movement delegate of the Salesian Panjim Province along with Father Austin Fernandes, Brother James Marcus and Father Savio Dias animated the group in the basic skills, to organise various kinds of Summer activities on March 29.
International Women’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and purposeful engagement at Don Bosco Academy, Sutgatti, Hubli, bringing together 330 women from Self Help Groups across Hubli and Dharwad districts, along with participants from Honnihalli in Belagavi. The event fostered a spirit of joy, reflection, and empowerment, highlighting women's dignity, contributions, and rights in society.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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