BIS National News (246)

International (158 Items)

BIS Regional News

Bangalore (532 items)
Chennai (923 items)
Dimapur (427 items)
Guwahati (563 items)
Hyderabad (615 items)
Kolkata (445 items)
Mumbai (723 items)
New Delhi (379 items)
Tiruchy (389 items)
Colombo (38 items)
Konkan (243 items)
International (158 items)
Silchar (52 items)

BIS Archives

2013 News
2012 News
2011 News
2010 News
2009 News
2008 News
2007 News
2006 News
2005 News
2004 News
2003 News
2002 News
2001 News
1900 News

Belgium – Education and Evangelization are a Sharing in the Work of God
13/5/2013 14:12:31

Brazil – WYD 2013: Take Part in the “SYM Top Hits” Campaign
13/5/2013 14:22:2

Democratic Republic of Congo – Mr President, can you ask the heads of nations to put an end to the war and the insecurity?
13/5/2013 14:33:2

Brazil – The SYM at WYD: the journey so far
13/5/2013 14:59:56

RMG – Novena in Preparation for the Feast of Mary Help of Christians
14/5/2013 14:14:6

RMG – Meeting of Social Communications Delegates of Europe
14/5/2013 14:45:10

Peru – Campaign to Restore the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians
14/5/2013 14:49:26

Venezuela – Celebration of 45 years of the Association of the “Damas Salesianas”
14/5/2013 14:53:30

Poland – Formation of Oratory Animators
15/5/2013 14:18:6

Italy – National Skills Competitions: the proof of manual intelligence
15/5/2013 14:30:5

Vatican – Stephen Sándor to be beatified in Budapest on 19 October
15/5/2013 14:33:43

Vatican – New Diocese for Bishop Vargas Bastidas
15/5/2013 14:40:28

Dominican Republic – Salesians recognised by Senate
16/5/2013 12:38:13

Poland – Meeting of the Provincials and Provincial Delegates of Northern Europe
16/5/2013 12:39:5

Belgium – Don Bosco International at a Conference on the Future of Welfare in Europe
16/5/2013 12:39:53

Guatemala – Feast of St Dominic Savio: happiness of heart
16/5/2013 12:52:57

India – Outreach Programme in Mumbai Children’s Home
17/5/2013 14:54:47

Kenya – Communications Professionals at work
17/5/2013 14:56:51

Poland – Savionalia 2013: Education is a matter of the heart
17/5/2013 14:58:42

Argentina – The hostel of the oratory opens to the homeless
17/5/2013 15:30:6

Poland – Savionalia 2013: Education is a matter of the heart
17/5/2013 15:45:20

Argentina – The hostel of the oratory opens to the homeless
17/5/2013 15:47:16

News » Hyderabad Province (INH)


Join 360° view forum
Print News Mail to Friend Mail to Vincent Castilino

New Salesian Residence at Peddaboddepalli, Andhra Pradesh
By Castilino

Hyderabad, Dec. 4. The Salesian and boys` residence at Don Bosco Mission, Peddaboddepalli (Narsipatnam) was blessed and inaugurated in the presence of Most Rev. Karnam Joji Babu (Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Visakhapatnam), Fr Raminedi Balaraju (Provincial), members of the Salesian Family and nearly 400 guests on December 3, 2011. The celebrations commenced with the blessing of the new building, followed by the Holy Mass, and concluded with a colourful cultural programme and meal for the special invitees. The elaborate and intense preparations by Fr Madanu Rayappa and the confreres of the place were appreciated by all.

(L to R): Fr Madanu Rayappa (incharge of the mission), Fr Raminedi Balaraju (Provincial), Rev. K. Joji Babu (VG of the archdiocese of Visakahpatnam) and Fr Varghese (Parish Priest of Narsipatnam) during the blessing and inauguration of the new building. The college building is seen in the background.

View actual size

After the simple blessing, cutting of the ribbon and unveiling the plaque at the new building, the Holy Mass commenced in the same place. During the Mass, the Vicar General expressed his great joy and appreciation for the work being done by the Salesians of Don Bosco in the archdiocese of Visakhapatnam. Addressing the students he recommended that they learn about life and living and not merely subjects - a point he reiterated later during the cultural programme.

Fr Provincial, in his address to the gathering recalled the dream of Don Bosco wherein he was given a teacher and guide in the person of Mother Mary by Jesus Himself. He expressed his joy at the turn of events in Peddaboddepalli leading to this joyful growth and expansion, in spite of initial fears and anxieties on several fronts. He greatly appreciated the efforts of Fr Madanu Rayappa for this. Mr Mallaiah, the contractor and Mr Showry, who helped much obtaining the necessary permissions for the college were specially felicitated on the dias. The local Parish Priest, representatives from the Province and the extended community at Kondadaba, Visakhapatnam and Muniguda, Salesian Sisters from Eleswaram and several Priests and religious of the archdiocese were present for this inauguration.

Also during the cultural programme, compered by Br Prashanth, the special invitees were felicitated and the students of the college and neighbouring educational institutions performed dances on various themes. The new website of the institution too was launched on this occasion. Trophies for various inter-institute competitions held during the academic were given out to the respective winners and a couple of professors specially honoured for their dedicated service to the rather new institution.

Don Bosco Mission, Peddaboddepalli (Narsipatnam) is relatively a new venture with a long history. The place was allocated in 2006 and since then has been taking roots in the present location. At present there is a full fledged Junior College and the Degree college in its initial years. It was in March 2010 that the foundation stone for the newly inaugurated building was laid by Fr Balaraju, the Provincial.

More News in MISSIONS »

In Search Of Salesian Way Of Life

`New Beginnings`! First Chapter Of Silchar Province Gets Underway

Missionary Course for Asia

Young Misings Engage in Social Service

Mumbai Youth Thrilled by Bosco Leadership Camp 2013

Rate this