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The spirit of Don Bosco came alive at Boscowadi, Gorai, from October 19 to 26, as 56 young students completed the intensive "RISE UP! Express to Impress" Camp—a week-long programme designed to nurture holistic growth and essential life skills. The camp's success left participants recharged in mind, body, and spirit, true to the Salesian ideal of joyful learning and purposeful living.
The Young Priests and Religious Training Program for Youth Ministry 2025, initiated by BIRDY, Hyderabad, under the banner of the Telugu Catholic Bishops' Council (TCBC), concluded successfully on October 28. Centred on the theme "Empower Faith Educators to Lead with Purpose," the two-day formation program brought together young priests, religious, and youth directors from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to strengthen their leadership and pastoral roles in accompanying today's youth.
The 47th Annual Provincial Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of the Shillong Province was celebrated on 25 and 26 October at Nongstoiñ, marking a historic moment that coincided with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Association by St. John Bosco.
Following the heartfelt “A Legacy of Love,” the South Asia Region releases “A Legacy of Grace,” the newest episode in the Salesian Mission 150 Years series. Now streaming on YouTube, the sequel journeys deeper into the struggles and faith of Salesian Family Missionaries in Sudan and South Sudan, revealing how divine grace sustains them amid war, famine, and loss. Produced by BOSCOM, Missionary Animation, and Salesian Family South Asia under the SPCSA, the video is a powerful testimony of resilience, trust, and God’s loving presence in suffering.
The Leaders’ Meeting of the Salesian Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad, was held from October 13 to 15, 2025, at the Provincial House, Hyderabad, bringing together key Salesian leaders for days of reflection, learning, and discussion on legal, pastoral, and administrative matters.
The Province of Guwahati convened a significant meeting on Mission Poverty Eradication on October 11 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar. Centred on the theme “Together for a Dignified Tomorrow,” the gathering brought together Salesians and their collaborators to reflect, discuss, and devise concrete strategies to combat poverty in mission areas.
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Mental Wellness Team of Don Bosco High School, Matunga, organized an insightful session for teachers on October 10, 2025. The resource person for the day was Mrs. Purnima Pandit from Drishti, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Mrs. Pandit, who serves as the Head of School Counselling at Drishti, brought over 12 years of experience to the engaging session.
The Salesian Provinces of Guwahati (ING) and Shillong (INS) inaugurated the Inter-Provincial Junior Priests’ Animation 2025, also known as the Quinquennium, at Siloam, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, on September 22. The five-day programme, which runs until September 26, is guided by the theme “A Concentrated Consecrated Life” and is being animated by Rev. Fr. Albert Johnson SDB, former Provincial of Trichy (INT).
The Don Bosco Prafulta Centre for Psychological Wellness, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Smart City, Navi Mumbai, hosted the first session of a new workshop series titled “Stronger the Foundation, Longer the Marriage” at Don Bosco Academy, Seawoods. The initiative aims to equip couples and individuals with the skills and awareness needed to prepare for married life, focusing on both its joys and challenges.
The much-anticipated Youth Baroda Deanery Day brought together young people from seven parishes on Sunday at Don Bosco Parish, Makarpura, in a celebration of faith, leadership, and community.
Deepagam, the Catechetical Centre of the Salesian Province of Chennai, organized the “Salesian Parish Lay Formators’ Day,” a formative orientation programme, at Don Bosco Youth Animation Centre, Ennore. The event brought together 181 Lay Coordinators from 18 parish sectors to strengthen laity participation and collaboration in parish ministry.
The Ri Bhoi Catholic Youth Shillong (RBCYS), a youth organization under the Don Bosco Youth Centre, hosted its annual Freshers’ Meet 2025 on Sunday, bringing together over 200 Catholic youth from Ri Bhoi District who are studying or working in Shillong.
The Leaders and Animators’ Formation (LAF) Programme was held at BIRDY (Bosco Institute of Research and Development for Youth), Hyderabad, from September 12 to 14, on the theme “Salesian Youth Leaders as Pilgrims and Beacons of Hope to the Family, to the Church and to the Society.” The three-day gathering brought together 85 participants from the Provinces of Kolkata, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
The Salesian Cooperators of Don Bosco College, Mannuthy, Kerala, have earned recognition for their remarkable initiative in promoting the Preventive System of Don Bosco among schools across Thrissur. The one-day programme, held at Don Bosco College, Mannuthy, brought together more than 300 teachers from over 70 schools, marking a significant step in spreading this time-tested pedagogy.
A two-day Teachers’ Training on Career Guidance for Don Bosco Schools of Tripura was held on August 29–30, at St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat. The programme, coordinated by Fr. Babu Stephen SDB, Principal of St. Xavier’s Hr. Sec. School brought together 80 teachers from eight Don Bosco Schools across the state.
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