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Nearly 700 young people from 45 parishes of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore gathered on 5 July at Don Bosco School, Madhavaram, for Summer Slam 2026, the second edition of the diocesan-level sports festival organised by the Lourdes Shrine Youth (LSY) of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Perambur.
Can today's generation be the most digitally connected and yet among the loneliest? This question shaped the discussions at a national research seminar hosted by the Salesian Province of Chennai and Don Bosco College, Chennai, where more than 250 participants, including Youth Ministry delegates, educationists, researchers, social scientists and young people from across India, gathered to examine the changing nature of friendship and well-being in the age of artificial intelligence.
Province Sports Coordinators of the All-India Don Bosco Sports Academy (DBSA) convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on July 3 to formulate strategies for strengthening sports as a pathway to youth wellness, character formation, and professional careers across India.
The Salesians of Don Bosco Mumbai Province inaugurated a new residence and social action office in Walvanda, 16 years after beginning their mission among the Warli tribal community. The facility marks a new chapter in their commitment to youth empowerment and community development.
Don Bosco Tech Society organised a nationwide online seminar on mental wellbeing ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Titled "Mental Health Matters – World Youth Skills Day Seminar," it was held on July 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the organisation's preparations for the annual observance on July 15. The 90-minute session focused on promoting mental wellbeing, emotional awareness and holistic development among young trainees.
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) marked its Province Feast on July 3 at Don Bosco, Perambur, in honour of St. Thomas the Apostle, patron of the Province. The celebration also marked the Province's 92nd foundation anniversary and honoured Diamond and Golden Jubilee confreres, creating a day of thanksgiving, fraternity, and renewed commitment to the Salesian mission.
In a move to reshape youth ministry, the Oratories and Youth Centres Coordinators of the South Asian Salesian Provinces gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Trichy from June 26–27, 2026. Representatives from 10 Salesian Provinces united under a single mission: to revitalise, rethink, and re-launch their youth outreach programs.
Fr Michael Makri, Director of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, was honoured with the Vocational Excellence Awardby the Rotary Club of Shillong on June 24 in recognition of his dedicated service to the empowerment and welfare of young people.
The AIDA Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), in partnership with the District Employment Exchange (Model Career Centre – MCC), Dimapur, hosted a placement drive connecting job seekers with opportunities from Talent Acquaintance for Sagility, Bengaluru.
The spirit of Valdocco, the historic oratory founded by Saint John Bosco, came alive at Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), Matunga, as 70 young people gathered to launch “Sundays in Valdocco,” a new initiative offering an immersive experience of the Salesian founder’s vision of faith, community, and personal growth.
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, Don Bosco Youth Services Mumbai hosted a special Eucharistic Adoration on the terrace of the Shrine Office at Don Bosco Matunga, uniting young people and the Provincial House Community for a reflection centred on care for creation. Ten youth and Salesian fathers attended. Each participant brought a plant, symbolising environmental commitment as part of the event’s activities.
Don Bosco College, Kohima (DBCK), celebrated a key moment in its educational mission by unveiling its expanded infrastructure on World Environment Day. Achumbemo Kikon, MLA and Secretary General of the Naga People's Front (NPF), inaugurated the facility as the chief guest.
Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) successfully organised its Residential Spoken English Camp 2026 to improve students’ spoken English skills while nurturing their confidence, creativity, and overall personality development. The camp brought together 75 students from rural regions, including Dhadgaon, Talasari, Dudhni, Karjat, Beed, and villages around Ahilyanagar.
From dawn till dusk, Don Bosco School Oodlabari campus pulsed with colour, rhythm, and youthful energy as one of North Bengal’s largest inter‑school gatherings unfolded on 9 May 2026, bringing together talent, creativity, and spirited competition under one roof.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
Pages: 928 pp., Paperback
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