A Re-reading of the Salesian Preventive System in Rome

Kolkata, May 15 Fr. Dominic Sequeira of the Sacred Heart Province of Bangalore (INK), successfully defended his doctoral thesis ``A Re-reading of the Salesian Preventive System from the Perspective of Moral Development in the Light of Recent Findings in Character Education: A Research to Facilitate Criteria for the Moral Development of Students in the Formal Salesian Academic Institutions in Karnataka (India),`` at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, on 13 May 2013.  Read More »
Antony EARATHARA

Outreach Programme In Mumbai Children`s Home
Mumbai, May 15 Don Bosco Balprafulta, Andheri, organized a ten days outreach programme for the Care and Protection Of children and Juveniles in conflict with law of Government run children`s Home in Dongri-Mumbai from 2 to 10 May, 2013.  Read More »
Lowe Glenford

Don Bosco Vocation Camps 2013 At DB Lonavala
Mumbai, May 14 Eighty Seven enthusiastic youngsters had a foretaste of the cradle of Salesian vocations at Don Bosco Lonavala, as they reflected on their own Vocation. `The Seniors` Vocation Camp for Aspirants witnessed forty five youngsters from May 2-6, while `the Juniors` camp for Apostolic boys registered forty two youngsters from May 8-11, 2012. The peaceful climate itself was the most pleasant welcome that Lonavala could offer to the campers.  Read More »
Lowe Glenford

Introducing SCC To The Konkani Speaking Parishioners
Mumbai, May 13 On Friday May 10, 2013, five hundred members of the Konkani Community gathered together for a presentation on Small Christian Communities (SCCs). This was the first in a series of faith-related discourses planned by the community in this Year of Faith. With the recent launch of SCCs in St Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in the Northern Arabian Vicariate,the community felt the need to empower itself with more information on SCCs so that they could join or set-up SCCs in their own neighbourhoods.  Read More »
Lowe Glenford

Fr. Jacob Champanil, SDB Laid to Rest at Bandel Basilica
Kolkata, May 12 The Salesian Province of Kolkata bid a tearful farewell to Fr. Jacob Champanil SDB as his mortal remains were laid to rest at the Salesian cemetery at Basilica at 2.00 PM, on May 11, 2013. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Joseph Gomes, SDB the Bishop of Krishnagar with around 100 concelebrants. A large number of faithful including Salesian Family members, other Religious, parishioners and boarding children were present at the funeral. His close relatives participated in the ceremonies with inexplicable bereavement and sorrow. His nephew Fr. Francis Thonippara CMI, Church History Professor at Dharmaram College, Bangalore was present.  Read More »
Jacob IRUPPAKKATTU

BASE 7 Inaugurated At Monsada, WB
Kolkata, May 11 The seventh batch of BASE (Bosco Academy for Skills and Employment) at Monsada, W. Bengal consisting of 42 students in the two domains of Hospitality and I.S.M.O was officially inaugurated on May 3, 2013 by Mr. Modhumangal Biswas, the Head Master of Ranihati High School, North 24 Parganas, in the presence of parents and other invited guests.  Read More »
Jacob IRUPPAKKATTU

In Search Of Salesian Way Of Life
Mumbai, May 11 Don Bosco Kapadvanj organized a vocation camp for Mumbai Province from May 1 to 7, 2013 for boys who are aspiring to become priests and religious. Br. Kiran and Br. Shaun helped by students Nilesh, Simon and Julion organized this camp and made it enjoyable and successful for boys studying in vernacular schools.  Read More »
Lowe Glenford

Silchar Province Celebrates Jubilee of Confreres
Silchar, May 11 The Salesian Province of Silchar felicitated the confreres who celebrate the Jubilee this year, on 10th May 2013 at Don Bosco Technical School Shillong. The Jubilee celebrants of this year are Fr. Gervasis Kozhuppathadam celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of religious profession and Golden Jubilee of ordination, and Frs. Sebastian Palatty, Mathew Payappilly and Augustine Koottala celebrating the Silver Jubilee year of their priestly ordination.  Read More »
Dianetious Fernandez

INS Chapter Concludes Amidst High Hopes
Silchar, May 11 The First Chapter of the Salesian Province of Silchar concluded at Pastoral Centre, Shillong, on 10th afternoon. The historic five-day event came to a close when Fr. LB Antony, the Moderator handed over the Chapter documents to the President of the Chapter, the Provincial, before declaring the Chapter closed.  Read More »
Dianetious Fernandez

Tripura High on Agenda in Silchar First Provincial Chapter
Silchar, May 11 The First Chapter of the New Salesian Province of Silchar has given special focus to Salesian ministry in Tripura. Tripura is the region in the province that has the largest population, but smallest percentage of Christians.  Read More »
Dianetious Fernandez