Evangelization and Catechesis, a symposium compendium on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the Salesian Province of Guwahati [1959-2019] and the initiation of the triennial preparation for the Centennial of Salesian Presence in North-East India [1922-2022] was released on 14 September 2020 by Guwahati Salesian Provincial Father Januarius S. Sangma. The compendium is edited by South Asia Regional Councillor Father Biju Michael and FMA [Daughters of Mary Help of Christians] Guwahati Vice-Provincial Sr. Lydia Komuhra.. Read More »

Father Chrysanthus Saldanha, fondly called 'Chrys' is currently based at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He commemorated the Golden Jubilee of his sacerdotal ordination on 17 May. He also celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of his religious profession this year. Father Saldanha has dedicated himself to Salesian Formation and has also served as MumbaiSalesians' Provincial of St. Francis Xavier Bombay [INB]. He also coordinated the launch of Project Africa.Father Saldanha has done many good works in his Salesian life. 50 years after his priestly ordination, here is an interview- testimony that can say a lot for and to all young Salesians. Reproduced here, is the Interview published by Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS).. Read More »

The 28th anniversary of the Salesian Province of St. Joseph Hyderabad, was celebrated in a meaningful manner at the Don Bosco Provincial House campus. The sportive volleyball match between Provincial House and BIRDY communities and a Holy Eucharist were the major highlights of the festivities.. Read More »

Sacred Heart Novitiate, Manoharabad, Telangana, 11 January 2020: Sacred Heart Novitiate Manoharabad of the Province of St. Joseph Hyderabad celebrated its Silver Jubilee of its existence on 11th January 2020. The celebrations started with the Holy Eucharist presided over by Most Rev. Thumma Bala, the Archbishop of Hyderabad diocese, concelebrated by Rev. Father Thathireddy Vijaya Bhasker, Provincial, Father Jose Mathew the delegate for formation of South Asia, Father John Samala the first Novice Master, Father K.M. Sebastian and Father Sebastian John, the later Novice Masters, Father Noel the 3rd Provincial of Hyderabad Province, other Priests who worked in the Novitiate as administrators, as also other Salesian Priests and the priests as well as other religious. . Read More »

Every life that has been lived in fidelity to God is a victory. That's what the Salesian Province of New Delhi celebrated in the evening of 22nd August, 2019. . Read More »

Shillong: Every year the 31st of January is a solemn day for Salesian congregation as we commemorate the Feast of Don Bosco - the Father and Friend of the Youth. In Shillong, this year the day was made more solemn as the Province launched the three years preparation for the Centenary of the arrival of the first batch of Salesians to the North East India, which will take place in 2022. . Read More »

The 13th National Boscoree 2018 culminated today, 03 January 2019, with the valedictory ceremony on the Father Sean McFerran Parade Ground, at Divyadaan Salesian College of Philosophy, Nashik. Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Don Bosco South Asia Regional Head of Operations was the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony. Other guests of honour were: Sister Rita Dora Thomas, Provincial of the Sisters of Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Mumbai, Father Godfrey D'Souza, Salesian Provincial Mumbai and Father Maria Charles, Director Don Bosco South Asia Youth Animation. . Read More »

The 13th National Boscoree 2018 began with great pomp and fanfare with 4058 scouts-guides and 477 officials and dignitaries gathered on the Father Sean McFerran Parade Ground, Divyadaan Salesian College of Philosophy. Ann Choi, Salesian collaborator and the Deputy District Commissioner of the Scout Association of Hong Kong was the Chief Guest for the occasion. . Read More »

Shillong: On 13th October 2018 the Salesian Province of John Paul II, Shillong celebrated the Jubilee of the Salesian Confreres: Brother V.S Mathew for 60 years of Religious Profession, Father P.V Joseph for 50 years of priestly ordination, Father Roland Kharkrang and Brother Dominic Induar for 50 years of Religious Profession, Father Telesphor Nonglang, Father Marius Thongnibah and Father P.J Joseph for 25 years of Priestly ordination and Father Benny Moshahary for 25 years of Religious Profession at Don Bosco Aspirantate Nonglakhiat. . Read More »

On Sunday, 7th October 2018, after 32 years of continuous service for the cause of the dis-advantaged people, Father Thomas Pallithanam was given a tearful yet joyful send off at Ravulapalem (Andhra Pradesh, India), launching him into his new assignment at New York. Earlier, his work at PARA had brought him and the children of the Human Rights Clubs to the corridors of the United Nations. Now from New York and the UN platform he will be able to reach out to more than 130 countries as he now represents the International Forum of the Salesians of Don Bosco at the UN. The send off was combined with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of his Religious Profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco. . Read More »