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The skill of guiding others spiritually is a crucial aspect of leadership and a disposition of the heart. In response to the growing need for both initial and ongoing formation of Salesians, the Salesian Province of Trichy conducted a five-day workshop on Spiritual Direction from November 19 to 23, at Alaihal-Don Bosco, Manikandam, Trichy, animated by Father Sundar Wilson OFM. A total of 36 Salesians took part in the training.
The annual gathering of young people from various oratory centers, parishes, and church units in Nagaland and Assam took place on November 3 at Salesian College, Dimapur, on the theme ‘Eucharist the way to Heaven,’ based on the Cyber Apostle, Bl. Carlo Acutis. Organized to deepen faith, strengthen community ties, and celebrate cultural heritage, the event drew approximately 500 participants. Brothers from the Salesian College community engaged these young individuals for a day of spiritual renewal, personal growth, and joyous celebration.
The Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of South Asia was held at Don Bosco Panjim, Goa, from October 31 to November 4 with Youth Ministry Delegates from 11 provinces across India and Sri Lanka. Organized by the Youth Ministry Department of the Congregation in collaboration with Don Bosco Youth Animation (DBYA), South Asia, New Delhi, the meeting brought together representatives dedicated to taking forward youth ministry across the region.
On October 25, 2024, a one-day orientation on the Young at Risk (YaR) and Migrant Ministry took place at the Provincial House in Dimapur, Nagaland, aimed at revitalizing these critical ministries. Resource persons Father Francis Bosco and Father Joe Prabhu from the Don Bosco National Forum for Young at Risk, Delhi, led the program, engaging 52 participants, including Rectors and In-charges from the Dimapur Province.
From October 18 to 20, the Salesian Province of Hyderabad, in collaboration with Bosco Soft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., hosted a three-day workshop on "AI in Apostolic Ministry: Enhancing Leadership, Management, and Administration" at the Don Bosco Provincial House Hyderabad. This unique event drew over 40 participants, including Salesian fathers, clerics, religious fathers and sisters, diocesan priests, and laypeople.
The Bible Camp for Children 2024, themed Hello Jesus, concluded successfully at Mary Immaculate Parish, Chingmeirong, Manipur, after a four-day event held from October 10 to 13. The camp attracted 517 students and 55 volunteers across the parish and surrounding areas, offering a unique blend of spiritual learning and interactive activities. The sessions covered topics such as the significance of the Bible in modern times, the sacredness of Scripture, the Catholic Church’s teachings, and the universal call to sainthood.
The Salesian Province of Chennai organized a timely refresher course on spiritual direction as part of its commitment to ongoing formation. Held from September 23 to 27 at the Don Bosco Skill Mission campus in Bangalore, the program brought together 28 spiritual directors. The Don Bosco Renewal Centre (DBRC), Bangalore, facilitated the course to deepen the Salesians' understanding and practice of spiritual direction.
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication Dr. Paolo Ruffini, officially inaugurated the Illuminaire website on September 24. This marks the launch of the first-ever National Catholic Media Conference, organized by the Salesian Communication Departments in Rome and India, in collaboration with the Vatican Dicastery for Communication and other national Church bodies in India.
Don Bosco Youth Animation South Asia (DBYA-SA) organized an annual seminar on Youth Ministry, a formative programme for young Salesians [Training of Trainers (TOT)]to equip themselves on various Salesian documents and methods to live the Salesian charism with the young people from September 19 -21, at Don Bosco Provincial House Matunga, Mumbai. There were 19 participants from the five provinces of South India animated by Fr. John Christy INM, Fr. Joji Yeruva INH, Fr. Leon Cruz INB, Mr. Peter Das and Fr. Patrick Lepcha DBYA. The seminar is organized alternatively for South Asia's Northern and Southern regions.
To equip with essential skills and knowledge for effective fundraising in the current Indian landscape, BoscoNet, in collaboration with Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS-INS), organized a two-day training program on Local Resource Mobilization from September 19-20.
The Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati played host to the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) – Leaders and Animators Formation Programme (LAF) 2024 from September 5 to 7, drawing youth from the three Northeast Provinces of Guwahati, Dimapur and Shillong. The event, held at the vibrant campus of Don Bosco Institute, saw a remarkable turnout of 77 participants from across the seven states of North East India.
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