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BOSCOM, the Social Communication unit of the Salesians of Don Bosco, serves as the network and resource hub for all communication-related initiatives across the Salesian Provinces in South Asia. It is dedicated to promoting media literacy, ethical communication, and the responsible use of media to empower young people and marginalized communities. BOSCOM facilitates training programs, publishes materials, and leverages traditional and digital media to spread messages aligned with Salesian values.
BOSCOM aims to create a culture of dialogue, creativity, and social transformation, inspired by the Salesian commitment to youth empowerment and education. By fostering collaboration among Salesian communicators, BOSCOM ensures a unified and impactful presence in the field of social communication.
Young Salesians from the Provinces of Mumbai and Panjim, within the first five years of their priestly ordination, gathered at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune, for a three-day Quinquennnium orientation programme from September 18-20. The programme, organized by Fr Robert Pen, Vice Provincial, offered the young priests an opportunity for reflection, fraternity, personal integration and renewal in their Salesian vocation.
A five-day capacity-building programme on “Boosting farmers’ income and reducing carbon footprint through solar intervention in agricultural practices” was conducted from September 15–19, 2026 at Pimpalgaon Landga, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. The programme was organised by TERI EIACP Resource Partner on Renewable Energy and Climate Change in collaboration with Don Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
Rugby is emerging as a powerful means of empowerment for tribal girls in the tea garden communities of north Bengal, helping them build confidence, leadership skills and recognition beyond their social circumstances.
Salesian Bishop George Pallipparambil, who has led the Diocese of Miao for more than two decades, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to the International Council for Catechesis, underscoring the significance of his long pastoral leadership.
The Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) held its annual Leaders' Meet on July 3–4 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Kallukuzhy. The two-day gathering brought together rectors and community leaders for prayer, reflection, formation, and strategic planning to strengthen Salesian leadership and mission.
In a significant move to address migration challenges, the Baroda Diocese organized a one-day consultation on migration at the Don Bosco Church Hall, Makarpura, Vadodara, on November 19. The event brought together priests, religious sisters, NGO representatives, trade union members, and well-wishers to strengthen collaboration and advocacy for the rights and welfare of migrant communities in Gujarat.
Don Bosco Technical School, Shillong, with the initiative of Don Bosco Tech Society, inaugurated the T-TEP (Toyota Technical Education Program) in Meghalaya, with Automotive Skill Development Corporation (ASDC), the key partner for the implementation of the project. The programme focuses on students from rural areas to enhance their skills, thus strengthening their employability through a unique training initiative.
Don Bosco Technical School, Shillong, was privileged with a visit from the Honourable Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mr Conrad K Sangma, on June 28. His free and spontaneous interaction with the trainees motivated them and encouraged them to strive patiently through training for employment or entrepreneurship.
Don Bosco Tech and LTI Mindtree signed up for skill training focusing on East and North East India. The formal inauguration of the partnership kicked off with an event at Don Bosco ITI, Krishnanagar, West Bengal, the centre of skill training. The event was organized on June 16 by the Provincial leadership team from the Province of Kolkata and CSR Leadership from LTI Mindtree company.
The Student Council and Cultural Club of Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Chennai , organised its first ever mega Intercollegiate Cultural Fest, JIVE’23, on March 13 and 14 with the theme “Choose life! Say no to drugs! It hosted participants from around 200+ colleges (Arts and Science, Medical and Engineering) in and around Chennai. The cultural fest had 17 on and off-stage events in which 1250 students from various colleges like Loyola, Stella Maris, Patrician, Gurunanak, WCC, MGC, St. Thomas, St. Joseph’s, MGR University, Vels University, Madras University, Stanley Medical College and Ramachandra Medical College participated.
The 12th Annual National Convention of all Don Bosco Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres of India was held from February 3 to 5, 2023, at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore (Karnataka), with the theme, 'Let’s Reconnect' to revisit the origins of the network and closely look at the skilling memory lane with the idea of looking ahead to impact the lives of the needy youth in large numbers.
The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC), the first indigenous congregation of Northeastern India, has marked its 80th foundation anniversary.
The Rector Major, Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, interacted with the members of the Salesian family at Don Bosco Institute Guwhati. Provincials and councils of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, Sisters of Mary Immaculate, Salesian Co-operators, former Provincials, Vice-Provincials of Salesian Provinces of India were present for the meeting.
The Rector Major, Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, was received at the Guwahati airport by Fr. Januarius S. Sangma and Fr. Jose Kuruvachira, provincials of Guwahati and Dimapur, respectively. At the Provincial House, RM was received with great joy and enthusiasm by the Salesian confreres, Sister Provincials of FMA, MSMHC and SMI, Sisters, co-operators, past pupils, laity and collaborators from the parishes and centres, students and young people.
Rector Major, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, arrived in Mumbai, India, on October 21, 2022, on a 10-day visit to the provinces of Mumbai, Guwahati and Shillong. The Tenth successor of Don Bosco will join the celebrations of the Centenary of the arrival of Salesians in Northeast India from October 24.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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