The Pastoral Communication Course, first of its kind in Asia, started at Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore with 30 participants from India and abroad on January 7, 2017. The duration of the course is for three months, integrated with theory and practice. The course was inaugurated with the lighting of 50 lamps digitally by the participants to mark the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Kristu Jyoti College.. Read More »

Rector Major Emeritus, Father Pascual Chavez, addressed the Salesian Family of Karnataka Region during its annual gathering on November 6, 2016, at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bengaluru. Father Chavez focused on the family, a theme proposed by Pope Francis in the recent document and the Rector Major's strenna for 2017. ''Salesian Family is a vast movement for the salvation of souls. We are all part of this movement envisaged by Don Bosco,'' said Father Chavez.. Read More »

Kristu Jyoti College inaugurated its Golden Jubilee Year (1967-2017) on 31 October, 2016, in the presence of Archbishop Dominic Jala sdb, Regional Superior of South Asia, Father Maria Arokia Kanaga sdb and Father Joyce sdb, the Provincial of Bangalore. The yearlong Jubilee celebrations of KJC will end in November 2017 in the presence of Rector Major, Father Angel Fernandez sdb. . Read More »

Sinoj Thomas, a reporter with Manorama News television channel and a past pupil of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu (Master of Communication and Journalism Batch 2012-2014), won the inaugural Aster Media Award for socially impactful reporting in Malayalam. He was honoured for his story about a young tribal widow, who manages to survive and feed her children solely with the leftovers from the School Midday Meal programme. The award, instituted by healthcare charity DM Foundation, carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and recognizes journalists whose works help shape public awareness and drive action on socially relevant issues.. Read More »

Everyone, but Don Bosco, scripted a problem-filled life for him. Mickey, the gang leader, would never have imagined that a priest could re-script his life for the better. Mickey is an unforgettable testament to the system of Don Bosco and the triumph of the marginalized lot in our society, if cared for. . Read More »

Bangalore Christian Community of Meghalaya (BCCM), an innovative Migrant Ministry in Bangalore, celebrated its ''10th Birthday'' on October 2, 2016 at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore. The Bannerghatta Road campus of Don Bosco, popularly known as DB Tech, sparkled with smiles and rejoiced in celebration as 230 young boys and girls hailing from the state of Meghalaya, belonging mainly to the three tribes of Meghalaya - Khasi, Jaintia and Garos thronged its premises for the decennial celebration of BCCM.. Read More »

Father C. M. Joseph Cherukunnel SDB, was elected as the 4th President of the Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) at the 17th National Conference of Catholic Psychologists held in Goa from 30th September to 2nd October 2016. . Read More »

With hands and hearts raised in prayer and praise the students at Don Bosco Institutes of Higher Education, Angadikadvu, Kerala participated in the annual Inner Healing Spiritual Retreat animated by the Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappady. The four-day renewal program from 28 September to 1 October 2016 was attended by 800 Catholic students.. Read More »

A two-day seminar on Social Media: Rewards and Regrets was organised and coordinated by Father Gilbert Choondal sdb and Father Previnth Joe Tony sdb at Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore as part of its academic endeavour on 26 and 27 September 2016. . Read More »

The DOCAT, youth-friendly adaptation of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, a summary of the Social Teachings of the Church, was released officially for India and other Asian Countries in Bangalore on 27 August 2016. Before its release, Father Gilbert Choondal sdb, introduced the DOCAT in an audio-visual format to the invited guests of Bangalore consisting of bishops, priests, heads of Institutes and Religious congregations, and Lay animators. The DOCAT was officially released during the World Youth Day in Poland. The Asian edition of the DOCAT was published by Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore. The programme was organised in the hall of Grand McGrath Hotel. . Read More »