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At the institutional level, the Salesians use social communication to strengthen networks among educators, youth, and communities. They run publications, radio stations, and digital platforms that highlight issues of justice, peace, and youth empowerment. In South Asia, these initiatives often focus on giving voice to marginalized groups, promoting intercultural dialogue, and fostering solidarity. By integrating communication skills with values-based education, the Salesians ensure that young people are not only consumers of media but also creators of content that uplifts society. In this way, social communication becomes both a tool for professional development and a channel for living out Don Bosco’s vision of educating the whole person—mind, heart, and spirit.
The General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr Fidel Maria Orendain, SDB, paid an official visit to the Guwahati (ING) Province on Saturday, 28 February, marking a significant occasion for the Salesian community in the region.
Communication is not merely about producing content but about fostering communion, said Fr Fidel Maria, General Councillor for Social Communication of the Salesian Congregation, while addressing the South Asia BOSCOM General Body Meeting 2026 held at Siloam in the Shillong Province.
Divyadaan, Nashik, hosted a thought-provoking philosophical symposium titled “A Selfie with Reality”, offering a reflective engagement with questions of human existence, identity, and authenticity in the contemporary world. The symposium was conceptualised, prepared, and presented by second-year students under the guidance of Fr. Maria Anthuvan, SDB.
Salesian College Sonada witnessed a leadership transition as Fr. C.M. Paul, founder-director of Radio Salesian, formally announced the appointment of Fr. Pritam Barla as the new Director of the college’s community radio station. The announcement was made on 28 October following the official appointment by Fr. Dr. Joseph Pauria, Provincial of Kolkata Salesians and President of the College Governing Body.
The Don Bosco Research Centre (DBRC), Mumbai, marked a new milestone on August 13 with the inauguration of its revamped website, symbolizing a renewed commitment to research, advocacy, and service in the Salesian mission. The significant yet straightforward ceremony was presided over by Provincial Fr Savio Silveira, with Provincial Designate Fr Ashley Miranda, Vice Provincial Fr Robert Pen, Provincial Economer Fr Gregory D’Almeida, Provincial Councillors Frs Michael Bansode, Barnabe D’Souza, Blany Pinto, Flovi D’Souza, and Provincial Secretary Fr Vinod Mascarenhas in attendance.
The General Councilor for Social Communication, Fr. Santos Gildasio, speaking to the media at the GC29 venue aired his views on Artificial Intelligence and the Salesian approach. He described AI as “Humanity’s greatest revolution.”
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The Youth of St. John Paul II, Shillong Province, celebrated the Feast Day of St. John Bosco with the Grand Finale of "Ka Sur Kynud, Season 3." Organized by Don Bosco Media Network Television, the Social Communication Department of the Province, at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, the two-month-long singing competition concluded on January 31, on the Solemnity of St. John Bosco.
Bangalore City will host the first National Catholic Media Conference dedicated exclusively to Clergy and Religious at St John’s Medical College from 23 to 24 November.
Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery, Kerala, set a new standard in campus broadcasting, empowering students to take the airwaves and make their mark. The renowned RJ Lijisha launched DB Radio on October 18.
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