The three-day Homelink National Training Programme on “Sustainable Digital Innovation for Data-Driven Organizational Transformation” was organized by DB YaR Forum from January 19 to 21, bringing together Homelink Hub Directors, Hub Coordinators, and YaR Forum Delegates from across the country. The programme provided a national platform to reflect on how digital systems can enhance planning, accountability, and child-centred services across the Homelink Network.

Students of Don Bosco Infotech (DBIT) in Kilinochchi and Jaffna participated in a transformative one-day formation programme on Time Management and Goal Setting on January 22.

Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS) Mumbai organised a day of learning, prayer, and celebration for altar servers on Sunday, January 18, at Don Bosco High School, Matunga. The event brought together 140 altar servers, along with their animators, from Salesian houses across Mumbai, representing eight parishes. The gathering aimed to nurture the spiritual, emotional, and communal growth of young altar servers while strengthening their commitment to joyful service.

More than 1,200 young people, clergy, and religious gathered at Don Bosco Park Circus from January 16–18 for the ZOE Youth Bible Convention 2026, a three-day spiritual conclave that blended Scripture, sacrament, and testimony into what organizers described as a decisive moment in the centenary celebrations of the Salesian presence in Kolkata (1925–2025).

The Homelink Mumbai Hub conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on “Transforming Care & Interventions through Documentation and Digital Intelligence” on January 8–9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga. The programme brought together coordinators and staff members to strengthen ethical documentation practices, enhance digital capacity, and promote data-driven decision-making within child-centred services.

Leaders of the St Joseph’s Province convened at the Provincial House from January 8 to 10, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms, enhanced legal awareness, and a renewed pastoral engagement with young people.

The Don Bosco Philosophate, Karunapuram, and the Sacred Heart Pre-Novitiate marked a significant moment in their formation journey with the visit of Fr. Silvio Roggia, SDB, General Councillor for Formation of the Salesian Congregation, on January 6 and 7. The visit formed part of his wider formative and fraternal animation tour aimed at strengthening Salesian formation communities in the region. He was accompanied by Fr. Jose Kuttiyanamattathil, SDB, a collaborator in formation ministry at the congregational level.

To foster the spiritual growth and faith formation of its students, Don Bosco English Medium School, Savedi Ahilyanagar, organised a one-day retreat for Catholic students on 14 December at Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, Kedgaon.

Aitorma Ter — one of Tripura’s most cherished cultural showcases — made a spirited comeback this year after a six-year pause, reigniting pride and celebration among the state’s indigenous communities. The event, held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, drew a packed audience and reaffirmed its status as a significant highlight of Tripura’s cultural calendar.

The Salesian Vice Province of Sri Lanka (LKC) hosted a meaningful three-day formation program titled “Innovate & Educate: Artificial Intelligence in the Salesian Mission,” designed to inspire confreres and remind them of their vital role in shaping the future of youth ministry through digital innovation.

The Don Bosco community in Lonavla welcomed 71 young students from Classes 7 and 8 for a two-day “Come and See” camp on November 22 and 23, offering participants a rare escape from city life. Amid the winter chill, misty hills and quiet wooded surroundings, many of the boys experienced their first retreat away from crowded neighbourhoods and busy streets.

The Young Priests’ Quinquennium Meeting of the Province of St Joseph (INH) was held on 11–12 November at Don Bosco PARA (People’s Action for Rural Awakening), Ravulapalem, where 30 young priests gathered for two days of reflection on Indian constitutional values, pastoral responsibility, and youth engagement. The meet sought to strengthen their commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity—values central to both the Indian Constitution and the Church’s mission.

The tranquil campus of St. Mary’s Hill, Kurseong, became a hub of reflection, learning, and sisterly communion as the FMA Province Media Coordinators convened for their annual Social Communications Seminar from November 13th to 15th, 2025. Focused on Digital Well-being, Mental Wellness, and planning for the 2025–2026 academic year, the gathering brought together Sisters committed to communicating hope and healing in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Salesian communities across the Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, joined the global Salesian Family in commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition — the historic departure of Don Bosco’s first missionaries from Valdocco, Turin, to Argentina on November 11, 1875. The sesquicentennial celebration was observed with gratitude, reflection, and renewed missionary zeal across communities.

Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu – November 9, 2025 — The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) marked the Salesian Missionary Day 2025 with a vibrant two-day celebration at Don Bosco Aspirantate, Tirupattur, on November 8 and 9. Themed “Salesian Missionary: A Sower Sowing the Seed of Love,” the event coincided with the 150th anniversary of the First Salesian Missionary Expedition (1875–2025), drawing around 270 participants from 26 Salesian institutions and formation houses across the province.