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.

Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, Emeritus of Guwahati, recently met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, presenting him with his latest books, I Came To Set Fire Upon The Earth and Exaggeration Invites Exaggeration.

The Radio Club members of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri marked National Radio Day with the public unveiling of ECOTUNES, an innovative project that transforms electrical signals from living plants into musical patterns.

A groundbreaking nationwide study on values-based higher education was unveiled in Shillong, marking a significant milestone for Don Bosco institutions across India. The research publication, titled “Assessing the Realisation of the Salesian Pedagogy in Don Bosco Higher Education Institutions across India”, was formally released by Rev. Fr. Rafael Bejarano SDB, General Counsellor for Youth Ministry, in the presence of leading educators, researchers, and institutional heads.

The Salesian Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, Chennai (INM), had the installation of Bro. Arunraj Chelladurai SDB as the Rector of Don Bosco Provincial House, The Citadel, Chennai, on 12 June. With this appointment, Bro. Arunraj becomes not only the first Salesian Brother Rector of the Chennai Province but also the first in the entire South Asian Region, marking a significant moment in the history of the Salesian Congregation.

Pune, March 26, 2026 – Leaders from diverse faiths gathered yesterday at the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Madhavrao Patwardhan Auditorium on Tilak Road for the World Peace Conference, organized by Bhagwan Mahavir Education Society and allied groups. The event, presided over by Dr. Shripal Sabnis, President of the 89th Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, and inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Nahar, President of Sharad Sanstha, aimed to unite religions against rising global conflicts.

Don Bosco School, Thanjavur, marked a milestone in its educational journey on March 23, 2026, with the inauguration of the Orell AI-Driven English Language Lab. Blessed and formally opened by Rev. Fr. Doss Kennedy SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Trichy, the Rs. 30 lakh project represents a transformative step in enhancing language proficiency and empowering students with cutting-edge, CEFR-aligned learning tools. Designed to benefit both learners and educators, the initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to innovation, value-based education, and holistic development in preparing confident global citizens.

Colosseum 2026, organised at the Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla, unfolded as a well-curated two-day festival that combined entrepreneurial dialogue, technical exploration, alumni engagement, and cultural celebration. The event began with an inaugural session at 9:30 a.m., featuring opening remarks by Saad Kazi and Verushka Fernandez, followed by the National Anthem and welcome acknowledgements. Setting a focused and purposeful tone, the ceremony seamlessly introduced the day’s EC Talks and activities. 

Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) convened a two-day Source and Destination Linkages visit in Jharkhand on March 26–27, bringing together delegates from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Tirupur, Karnataka, and Kolkata. With six Salesian Migrant Desk in-charges, four staff members, and lay collaborators in attendance, the programme engaged directly with Adivasi communities and local stakeholders, aiming to build stronger migration support systems between Jharkhand and destination centres across India.

Salesian College Sonada hosted the International Tea Conference on 27–28 March 2026, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and community advocates. Over two days of intense dialogue, the conference reframed Darjeeling Tea as more than a global commodity—it emerged as a heritage, livelihood, and ecological responsibility.

Salesian College (Autonomous), Sonada, in collaboration with Tea Promoters India and Rimpocha Tea, has launched a two-day international conference on “Darjeeling Tea: Leaf, Life, and Legacy – A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Place, People and Possibility.”

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.

Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) is facilitating a rural exposure programme for novices from Don Bosco, STI Nashik, in the tribal district of Nandurbar, offering them an immersive encounter with rural and tribal life. The initiative is designed to help young religious gain firsthand insight into the social, cultural, and educational realities of marginalised communities, fostering sensitivity, empathy, and grounded understanding through lived experience.

Jaigaon, Nashik, February 12, 2026: Jaigaon village in Sinnar Block marked a significant step forward in girls’ education and empowerment as 30 school-going girls received bicycles under the Sustainable Energy, Education and Development (SEED) initiative. Aptly titled “Empowering Girls through Mobility for Education,” the programme addressed a critical barrier faced by rural students—safe and reliable access to schools.