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The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) held its annual Western Region Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) Meet for the Salesian Provinces of Panjim-Konkan and Mumbai at the Don Bosco Animation Centre (DBAC), Benaulim, Goa, on September 6–7.
Over 110 youth leaders from Don Bosco centres across Kerala came together on 6–7 September for a regional leadership training camp at Don Bosco College, Bathery. The two-day event, organized by Don Bosco Youth Services, Kerala, in collaboration with SIGHT Wayanad, blended reflection, skill-building, and camaraderie in a faith-filled atmosphere.
The Don Bosco Youth Pilgrimage, held at the Don Bosco Shrine in Bandlaguda Jagir, infused fresh energy and faith into young participants from the Salesian Parishes of Bandlaguda, Borabanda, and Sanathnagar. With the theme "Youth as Pilgrims of Hope," the day-long gathering blended prayer, reflection, fellowship, and celebration, drawing inspiration from the life and mission of Don Bosco.
In a spirited effort to promote care for creation, the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Ahmednagar organized a Tree Plantation Drive at Mathni village, bringing together over 85 enthusiastic youth from three parishes – St. Anne’s, St. John’s Bhingar, and St. John Bosco Parish Savedi.
The Tinsukia Parish came alive with faith and fellowship as more than 550 young people gathered to celebrate National Youth Sunday under the theme “Youths as Pilgrims of Hope.”
In a remarkable demonstration of how education and collaboration can transform lives, a group of young innovators from Don Bosco Infotech, Kilinochchi, SriLanka, have developed Revyv, an AI-powered wellness application aimed at supporting students worldwide.
The Don Bosco Schools of Shillong Province in Tripura organized the first-ever Catholic Students’ Faith Formation Weekend 2025 from August 22–24 at Don Bosco School, Naba Sardar, under the theme “With Don Bosco, Pilgrims of Hope.”
Don Bosco Youth Nashik celebrated the birth anniversary of Don Bosco on August 17, with the Parish Premier League (PPL), an inter-zone sporting event fostering unity, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
The youth of the Gujarat Region (Guram: Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh) came together for a spirited celebration at Don Bosco Kawant on August 17, enjoying a day filled with prayer, games, and fellowship. Organized by the youth along with the youth delegate of Don Bosco Alirajpur, the event drew 77 participants from Dakor, Narukot, Chhota Udepur, Makarpura, Alirajpur, and Kawant.
The Diocese of Nashik celebrated International Youth Day for the Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) District with great enthusiasm at Loyola Sadan, Shrirampur, on August 17. The event brought together 186 young people from across the district, including participants from Don Bosco Church, Savedi; St John’s Church, Bhingar; and St Anne’s Church, Ahmednagar.
The youth of Nongstoin Parish, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, undertook a spiritual pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. John Bosco in Sohra on Saturday to commemorate the birthday of Don Bosco and mark the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.
Marking a meaningful move towards career empowerment, Don Bosco College, Golaghat, in collaboration with AIDA – Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), Dimapur, hosted an Employability Skilling Session on August 5. The initiative aimed at bridging the critical gap between education and employment, especially for students from semi-urban and rural backgrounds.
After a nearly eight-year gap, the Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) programme was revived with renewed vigour at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli. The month-long initiative, inaugurated on July 1, aims to equip clerics in theological formation with hands-on experience in youth animation before they are sent to various Salesian centres to guide and accompany young people.
With a renewed focus on youth empowerment and vocational accompaniment, the Sisters of Charity, Secunderabad Province, organized a Youth Ministry and Career Guidance Program at their Provincialate on June 29. Fr. Medi Sleevaraj, SDB, a seasoned Salesian priest known for his dynamic work in youth ministry and career guidance, led the sessions and brought together 32 sisters representing communities across the province for a day of reflection, learning, and pastoral renewal.
In a transformative three-day orientation programme, Don Bosco Veedu, Trivandrum, reaffirmed its commitment to social change by aligning its vision, people, and practices through a strategic and purpose-driven approach. The event brought together national and international experts to guide staff and Salesians toward a cohesive and impactful future.
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