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The skill of guiding others spiritually is a crucial aspect of leadership and a disposition of the heart. In response to the growing need for both initial and ongoing formation of Salesians, the Salesian Province of Trichy conducted a five-day workshop on Spiritual Direction from November 19 to 23, at Alaihal-Don Bosco, Manikandam, Trichy, animated by Father Sundar Wilson OFM. A total of 36 Salesians took part in the training.
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.
In a vibrant two-day animation program held at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Don Bosco School of Excellence (CBSE) in Egmore, students experienced holistic growth beyond spiritual formation. Organized by students and professors from Don Bosco Theological Centre (DBTC), under the leadership of Fr. Xavier Packiam, Rector, and Fr. Mathias Emareddy, Principal of Don Bosco Matriculation, and Fr. Robert Antony, Principal of Don Bosco School of Excellence, the program impacted over 2,000 students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, from Grades 6 to 12.
The 20th anniversary of the inauguration and blessing of Sumedha Centre, a place for the psycho-spiritual journey, was celebrated on March 19, the feast day of St. Joseph, Patron of the Centre.
Sumedha Centre was set up and inaugurated at Don Bosco specialized Training Centre, Don Bosco Provincial House, New Delhi, on March 19, 2003. In March 2009, the centre shifted its operations to Jeolikote, Uttarakhand, in the diocese of Bareilly. On March 19, 2022, the centre was again moved to the current location at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School premises at Jharmari, Punjab.
Vidyajyoti College of Theology, Delhi, India honours Brother William David (2nd-year Theology) from Don Bosco Theological Centre (DBTC), Kavarapettai, Chennai. His theological essay was shortlisted as the best among the essays that arrived from other theologates in India and across the globe.
On 21 and 22 October 2022, 380 youth from across 29 Salesian institutions of the Province of Bombay participated in SYMBIOS 2022 at the Don Bosco campus in Matunga organised by the Youth Ministry Department of the Province. The theme of the event was ‘Do all through Love’. The topics that were touched upon were represented by the acronym ‘SWAG’ which stands for ‘Self, World, and God’.
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The Second Candle, called the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizes peace and preparation, reflecting Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and the peace that Christ’s birth brings.
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