An air of expectation filled the hall at Provincial House, Matunga, as Fr. Maria Arokiam, Regional Councillor for South Asia, took his place on the dais at 7.00 pm on Monday, August 25, to address the Salesians of the Mumbai Province. . Read More »

Hardily have the smouldering embers died down, fresh and wanton torching of churches and other Christian Institutions have begun all over again in Kandhamal and other districts of Orissa.Sequel to the assassination of Swami Lakshmanananda Swaraswati of Kandhamal by Naxalites there has been a violent uprising against the Christian Community in Orissa and particularly in Kandhamal district. The violence will continue to escalate fears every one who has some idea of the way Sangh Parivar works. . Read More »

That Don Bosco found a refuge - though temporary - at the St Philomena hospital and the attached refuge for girls started by Marchioness Barolo, way back in 1840s is a known fact. In a reversal of roles, this time it was the Marchioness - or rather, the Sisters of St Ann of Providence - who came asking for a place to Don Bosco!! And that is how Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad has the pride of hosting the 32nd GC of the Sisters of St Ann of Providence. Today the Sisters - our `Aunties` - gladly elected Sr Ernestine Fernadez - an Indian! - as their new Mother General. She replaces Sr Franceschina Milanesio who completes her 18 year term with this GC.. Read More »

New Delhi, 22nd August 2008; It was a proud moment for Don Bosco Tech India to present to the international delegates of various counties the skill trainings carried out under the banner ``DBTECH INDIA`` at the Global Skills Summit organized by FICCI in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the Ministry of MSME and the Government of the United Kingdom and Germany. . Read More »

Commemorating the feast of Pope Pius X, the Salesian Co-operators` Day was meaningfully celebrated at Don Bosco, Gunadala on August 21, 2008. The Salesian Co-operators Day was a memory as it left a remarkable witness and a challenge. With the change of times, the Salesian Co-operators` Unit of Don Bosco, Gunadala seems to be launching into new horizons with the increase in number and activity.. Read More »

21st August 2008, Delhi: Don Bosco Tech India prepares to Participate in the Global Skill Summit organised by FICCI. The Participants are from National and International Vocational Training Providers, Government officials, Industry representatives, Academicians, and opinion makers. Don Bosco Tech India being the largest private skill training provider in the country has a major role to play. An eight member delegation of Don Bosco Tech India will participate in the summit. Fr. AM. Joseph, Executive Director, Don Bosco Tech India, will present a fifteen minutes presentation on the skill development initiatives of the Don Bosco National Network for Vocational Training and its future plans. . Read More »

The three-day programme by Don Bosco Psycho-Social Services for the pre-novices at Don Bosco, Gunadala came to a close on 20th August 2008. Fr T.D. John (the secretary and the treasurer of Salesian Psychologists Association, SPA) conducted the Group Therapy Process for the sixteen pre-novices. The programme serves as a great impetus for the pre-novices to become balanced in the cognitive, behavioural and affective areas of their personalities.. Read More »

`FRIENDS` - A unique movement for the young was inaugurated on 16th August to celebrate the 197th B`Day of St. John Bosco. Thirty students of the Don Bosco Pre- University College, Chitradurga, took the pledge at a solemn and moving investiture ceremony presided over by Fr. Joe Fernandez the vice provincial of the Sacred Heart province, Bangalore.. Read More »

Fr. M. Vincent Xavier receives the Rajiv Gahdhi Excellence Award for his 25 years of Service towards street and working children and prisoners as a Salesian Priest of Don Bosco. With this he scores a hat-trick. . Read More »

The month-long celebration of the Marian Month reached its zenith with the twin feasts of the Independence Day and the Assumption of our Lady. The solemn Holy Eucharist on the feast of Assumption, the minimized cultural programmes and an outing on 16th celebrating the birthday of Don Bosco, gave a fitting end to the Marian Month 2008 - 2009 at Don Bosco, Gunadala.. Read More »