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Seven hundred young participants across Northeast India concluded their five-day Holy Week retreat with a symbolic Easter morning river pilgrimage on the Brahmaputra river, marking the 18th edition of Youth Pasch.
In Chofu, at Don Bosco Chapel in Tokyo, Japan, there stands a crucifix like no other. There is no wooden beam, no classic symbol of the Cross. Instead, there is a body—Christ’s body—fashioned from jagged sheets of broken metal. It hangs not from a cross but suspended against cold stone, his body sculpted from shattered metal, fragments welded into form.
The never like before Youth Pasch, a spiritually enriching event jointly organized by the Salesian Provinces of Chennai and Trichy, transformed Ennore's Don Bosco Youth Animation Centre into a vibrant hub of faith and reflection from April 10th to April 12th, 2025. With 55 enthusiastic young participants (40 boys and 15 girls), the program immersed them into the profound spiritual journey of the Paschal Triduum. Every day featured live historical landscapes of St.Thomas, the Apostle, to immerse them into the spirit of missionary discipleship.
Deepagam released a new music album, Yethirnokkin Yilaighaney, on the occasion of the Provincial Community Day celebrations of the Salesian Province of Chennai at St. Bede’s Community of Schools, Chennai.
The annual feast of the Holy Rosary was observed at the 425-year-old Bandel Shrine, Kolkata, built in 1599 by the Portuguese, on November 9 and 10. The shrine holds the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Happy Voyage, the faith focus for the faithful and pilgrims.
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.
Seven full time lay evangelists belonging to the Karbi tribe of Assam in the Province of Guwahati took time off from their busy schedule in carrying out family apostolate toured St Thomas Mount, Our Lady of Vellankani, the Little Mount and many other holy places in Chennai for eight days.
The Evangelization and Catechetical Centre of the Salesian Province of Chennai, Deepagam, organized 'Let’s Celebrate Faith' on October 29 at Don Bosco, Katpadi, under the guidance and leadership of Father Jesudoss, the Director of Deepagam. More than 2000 children, youth, adults, Salesians and the Salesian Co-operators attended the event.
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released the Directory for Lay Catechists during the 14th National Catechetical Conference at Ashirbhavan, Kochi, Kerala, on September 12. The Directory was released by Most Rev Joseph Kalathiparambil SDB, Chairman of CCBI Commission for Catechetics, Most Rev George Palliparampil, the Bishop of Miao, in the presence of Most Rev Aplinar Senapati CM, Bishop of Raygada and Rev Dr. Stephen Alathara Deputy Secretary General of CCBI.
The catechists’ training programme by SPCSA (Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia) for the Salesian Family of Southern provinces of South Asia was held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore, from May 7 to 11, 2023. Twenty participants from various Salesian family groups of South India (SDB, FMA, SMA, MSMHC, ASC, VDB and Catechists from Salesian Parishes) participated.
The Training of the Trainers was organized by the SPCSA Salesian Family at Don Bosco Provincial House Mathias Institute Mawlai, Shillong, from April 24-28, 2023, on the theme “Catechesis of a Synodal Church: A paradigm shifts towards solidarity and communion.”
Central Christian Belief:
Easter signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the central belief for many Christians regarding salvation and eternal life.Victory over Death:
The resurrection is seen as a triumph over death and sin, offering believers hope for a new life in Christ.Hope and Renewal:
Easter represents renewal, rebirth, and the enduring power of hope, encouraging individuals to embody love, forgiveness, and compassion in their daily lives.Symbolism:
The resurrection of Jesus is a powerful symbol of God's power and love, inspiring believers to trust in His promises and to find hope even in the darkest times.Practical Implications:
Easter encourages Christians to reflect on the meaning of life and to seek to live in a way that honors Jesus' teachings, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and compassion for others.Most Viewed News
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