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The ultimate goal of Salesian education is to form “upright citizens and good Christians.” This dual mission emphasizes both social and spiritual growth: socially, young people are guided to become responsible members of society who work for the common good; spiritually, they are helped to develop a mature faith and a personal relationship with God.
Characteristics of the Educational Environment: The "Oratory" Model: Every Salesian educational work must function as a home that welcomes, a parish that evangelizes, a school that prepares for life, and a playground where friends meet. Educative Pastoral Community (EPC): Education is a team effort involving Salesians, lay collaborators, parents, and the youth themselves in a shared project.
A new chapter in the life of Divyadaan, the Salesian Institute of Philosophy in Nashik, unfolded on June 13, 2026. The institute held its inaugural function, themed “Come, Holy Spirit, Breathe Wisdom Divine.” The day commenced with the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Ashley Miranda, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai. Fr Brian Bandya, Provincial of the Capuchin Bonaventure Province, was among the other concelebrants. In his homily, Fr Miranda reflected on wisdom as a virtue that shapes both the heart and the mind.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Panbazar on June 8. He urged students and staff to strive for excellence through education, discipline, and service.
DON BOSCO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Doomdooma, Upper Assam, marked World Environment Day 2026 with a large-scale environmental awareness campaign. The event included a tree plantation drive that united 3,008 students, 94 teachers, and members of the Past Pupils Association of Doomdooma. Together, they promoted ecological responsibility.
Two outstanding students from the Higher Secondary Section of Don Bosco College, Tura, were felicitated by the Government of Meghalaya for their exceptional performance in the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Examinations conducted by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE).
A doctoral study conducted at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Meghalaya, has revealed that private tuition has become an integral part of secondary education in Manipur, driven largely by gaps in classroom instruction, academic pressures, and prolonged disruptions in the state's schooling system. The university is led by Dr Rajan Chopra, Chancellor, and Dr Sagar Onkarrao Manjare, Vice-Chancellor.
A one-day intensive training programme on Salesian Pedagogy was conducted at CHITHRA Don Bosco Campus, Chitradurga, Karnataka, for the teachers of Don Bosco ICSE and CBSE Schools, bringing together 96 educators for a renewed reflection on the educational vision and mission inspired by Saint John Bosco.
In a pioneering initiative for grassroots education, Don Bosco School Otongkhwa introduced its teaching staff to Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing digital innovation to one of the remotest regions of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
In a major step to promote environmental responsibility within the education sector, the All India Don Bosco Education Society (AIDBES) convened a national online meeting on the UNESCO Green Schools Quality Standard (GSQS) on April 30. The virtual gathering brought together 80 educational leaders, including Province School Coordinators, Commission Members, Principals, and School Coordinators from across the country.
In the rich yet underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India, a new species of fossorial reed snake has been discovered in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The species, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills Reed Snake), has been formally described in the internationally reputed peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica.
The AIDBES organised a two-day training programme at Don Bosco, Manikandam, Trichy, for the Salesians, teachers, and members of the Salesian Family of Trichy Province on April 24 and 25. Fr. John Parankimallil (Fr. P.D. John) served as the resource person. Around 35 participants, comprising 12 Salesians, 21 teachers, 2 past pupils, and one VDB member, attended.
More than 677 women from 45 villages gathered at DRISTI – Don Bosco, Kapadvanj, to celebrate International Women’s Day and to mark the successful conclusion of the 100-Day Child Marriage Free India Campaign. The event, organised jointly by DRISTI – Don Bosco, PRAYAS Organisation, and the Social Defence Office of Kheda, highlighted the urgent need to eliminate child marriage, widely recognised as a serious social evil that threatens the lives and futures of young girls.
Don Bosco School, Pinapaka, celebrated National Science Day with vibrant enthusiasm on February 28, highlighting the transformative role of science in fostering innovation and societal progress.
Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) organised a vibrant Children’s Gathering on February 22 as part of its project “Livelihood, Nutrition and Education in Rural Maharashtra,” supported by Salesian Missions. The event brought together nearly 260 students from Classes 1 to 4, representing 11 villages in the Ahilyanagar region, transforming the venue into a lively space of joy, colour, and shared celebration.
The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), through its Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) in Dimapur, organised a Career Guidance Session on Competitive Exams on February 20 at the AIDA campus, offering young aspirants preparing for various national and state-level competitive examinations much-needed direction and motivation.
At thirteen, when most children are still cocooned in the certainty of home and school, Sonia’s world collapsed.
A family crisis in her native Kerala left her emotionally shaken, socially withdrawn, and uncertain about her future. The trauma was deep enough to derail a childhood — and potentially a life. It was at this fragile juncture that Sonia came under the care of Don Bosco Welfare Centre Society, Palluruthy, which became the quiet turning point in her story.
Sport helps mature the human person by fostering discipline, humility, and right relationships. - Pope Leo XIV
Olympic and Paralympic athletes call meeting pope a 'dream,' 'supercool,' an inspiration.
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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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