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South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
Mapping News Coverage with Strategic Goals
Joint formation of Salesians and lay members of the Salesian Family is essential for sharing spirituality and mission, reflecting Don Bosco’s vision of collaborative service to the young. This formation must go beyond theory to foster openness, collaboration, and holistic growth through shared experiences, prayer, and discernment. By investing in concrete joint formation projects and fostering mixed teams, provinces can build vibrant communities where laity and Salesians become co-responsible partners in evangelization and youth ministry.

Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Laitumkhrah, in collaboration with the Youth Commission of the Salesian Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, launched the first module of a six-part Youth Leadership Formation Programme from 2 to 4 October.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
5 October 2026

Catechists from the Salesian Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, completed a five-day formation programme at BIRD, Guntur, from September 28 to October 2, to strengthen their response to contemporary ministry challenges through spiritual formation, catechetical ministry, evangelisation, pastoral skills and practical missionary experience.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
- Fr Alex SDB
2 October 2026
St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, formally established a new Centre of the Association of Salesian Cooperators and welcomed seven aspirants as full members after two years of formation and discernment, marking a significant milestone in its 92nd year.
 
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
17 September 2026

The Second South Asia Regional Council of the Salesian Family in Provincial House–Nitika Complex, Kolkata (Sept 10–13, 2026) concluded with a renewed call to communion, collaboration, and shared responsibility, highlighting youth and lay participation as co-responsible partners in Don Bosco’s mission. The gathering brought together 45 delegates, including Regional and Provincial Delegates of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), and representatives of affiliated congregations and lay associations.

SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
- Blasius Tete

Forty-one educators from schools and colleges across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and South Odisha took part in a three-day workshop on “Participatory Models of Education” at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, from August 27 to 29.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
- Fr Thomas Aquinas SDB

The Northeast Zone Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) 2026 brought together 81 young representatives from the Salesian Provinces of Dimapur (IND), Guwahati (ING) and Shillong (INS) at Siloam from August 21 to 23. The three-day programme focused on Salesian formation, leadership, spirituality and youth animation.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
20 August 2026

The Salesian Province of St Francis de Sales, Dimapur, conducted a two-day Training of Administrators on August 18 and 19 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, focusing on financial management, statutory compliance, professionalism and technology-enabled administration.

SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
19 August 2026

A new centre of the Association of Salesian Cooperators was formally established at Sonapahar Parish on August 16, marking a significant step in strengthening the Salesian Family’s mission of accompanying young people and families.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
18 August 2026

The Salesian Province of St. Francis de Sales, Dimapur, organised basic Tally and Excel training at the Provincial House on August 17 for its newly appointed administrators.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
17 August 2026

The Salesian Province of St Joseph (INH) launched the Friends of Don Bosco (FDB) on the 211th anniversary of the birth of St John Bosco, bringing together former Salesians who wish to remain connected with the Salesian Family and contribute to its mission among young people.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
6 August 2026

The Association of Salesian Co-operators (ASC), Shillong Province, elected Mr Manoj Jamatia as Regional Coordinator and Mr Raju Lal Deb Barma as Vice Coordinator for a three-year term at its Annual Regional Congress on Sunday at Mary Help of Christians Parish, Don Bosco School, Mandwi. The congress also brought together promised Co-operators, Aspirants, and Salesian animators for prayer, formation, and leadership renewal.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
27 July 2026

The induction of 17 new Salesian Cooperators was the highlight of the Provincial Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, adding a special dimension to the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) held at Auxilium Convent, Kokrajhar, on July 25–26.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
14 July 2026

The Don Bosco Past Pupils Indian National Federation (DBPPINF) concluded its two-day National Council Meeting (NCM) at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Trichy, on July 12, bringing together national leaders and provincial representatives from across the country to strengthen the federation's governance, strategic vision, and national collaboration.

SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Khoupum, won the Best Patrol Award in both the Scouts and Guides categories at the 16th Bharat Scouts & Guides District Summer Testing Camp 2026, highlighting its focus on leadership, discipline, and holistic education.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 05 Gender equality
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family

First-year philosophy students of Salesian College, Dimapur, completed a two-week Skill Development Programme at AIDA, gaining practical skills for youth empowerment and social development. The programme trained students to become effective agents of positive change among youth and marginalised communities.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 13 Climate action
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family