Rt. Rev. Bishop Derek Fernandes, bishop of Karwar was personally present at the state border of Karnataka, awaiting the relics of Don Bosco to his diocese enroute to Sirsi and thereafter to Trasi and Shirva.. Read More

The relics of Don Bosco left for Sirsi at 6:30 am from Fatorda, Goa. The salesians along with the past pupils once again formed a motorcade to escort the relics out of the state.. Read More

The visit of the relic in Don Bosco Panjim, the oldest salesian presence was truly a youth venture.. Read More

''Dark clouds hovered over the horizon in the early hours of the morning. No, Please God not today. Let there be a dry spell, said my heart as it throbbed with fear and anxiety. But, then it did rain at 8: 30am. Another 30 minutes and we would be in the procession with the relic of Don Bosco. How will this sea of people make it to the place of veneration? My heart questioned me a second time.'' Pre-Novice Vinay Ganawa from Don Bosco Udyogshala, Pinguli-Kudal recounts his experience with the Relic of Don Bosco at Sindhudurg.. Read More

Don Bosco always dreamt of sending missionaries to India, but, now, he, himself has come to the second largest country in the world and went straight to the largest mission area in the world, north-east India.. Read More

It was passed midnight..... about 12:40 am on 17th August 2011 a moment was etched on my heart... a memory was embedded in my mind. When I recall it, it is as fresh as a few moments ago, that I met the one of whom I've heard so much over the past two and a half years, one who has had a strange effect on my life, the one whose life inspires me to put in more each day and to strive to achieve more. A moment in his presence was a fulfilling experience; it was indeed a different moment. . Read More

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In a restless quiet a boy had a dream, a dream which became a blessing for those who encountered this awesome dreamer in their life. On the 16th of July in a similar restless-quiet night the Salesian Family at Sindhudurg did not have any dream but an elevating experience. This night was surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere with a silent welcome to Don Bosco, at the institute run by the Salesian Sisters. This welcome ceremony was animated by the Salesian sisters. It filled the atmosphere with love and holiness. . Read More

16th August, 2011 was marked with heavy rains, dark skies and a ray of hope, to witness the moment of a life time. Young and old girls and boys, SDB's and FMA's were all excited to see and welcome their Don Bosco. The dark night just flew away and the new day was about to rock. . Read More

The relic set off on its journey leaving the capital city, Panjim to the port town of Vasco.. Read More

No one can deny the immense excitement created in Goa with the visit of the relic of Don Bosco. . Read More

As the second day set in, the students of various schools and secondary Schools came to see the relic of Don Bosco and seek his blessings.. Read More

After the farewell Eucharist in Don Bosco Oros on August 18 2011, the Relic Casket of Don Bosco was escorted by a motorcade of 30 cars from Maharashtra to Goa. Thousands of devotees and students from Don Bosco institutions extended a warm welcome to the saint of the young. . Read More

The Relic of Don Bosco was kept for public veneration from 7:45 a.m. onwards at Don Bosco Panjim. People filled in and waited in serpentine queues to see the relic, pay homage, receive the blessings of Don Bosco and to feel his presence.. Read More

On the arrival of John Bosco at the Don Bosco Oratory in Panjim at 5:15 p.m. there were a lot of eyes awaiting the blessed presence. The relics were welcomed by the students' council of Don Bosco School, High School, College, the neighbourhood people and members of the salesian family while the police band played salesian tunes. The Provincial, Fr. Ian Figueiredo initiated the ceremony by adorning the relic with a traditional garland on the behalf of the province and with the ''All 4 Jesus'' band at their best tunes. . Read More

The Salesian communities of Don Bosco Oros and Pinguli animated a night vigil for the youth of the Sindhudurgh diocese on 18th August 2011. More than 200 youngsters from various parishes, along with their animators and parish priests, thronged to Oros to spend the evening with Don Bosco, the saint about whom they had heard so much in the run up to this event.. Read More

The evening of the first day of Don Bosco's arrival at Oros manifested something even more spectacular. Hundreds of people, Christians as well as those of other faiths, attended the Eucharistic Adoration. ''Let us thank God for the gift of Don Bosco to the Church and to society!''exclaimed Fr. Lino Lopes, who conducted the adoration service which lasted more than two hours. Impressive, it may sound, but the entire crowd remained to the end, even people of other faiths. It was clearly evident, looking at the huge crowd that Don Bosco was able to draw people towards Christ. Through moments of praise, worship, adoration and prayer, the congregation thanked God for the gift of Don Bosco, the patron of the young.. Read More

A solemn welcome to Don Bosco was given by his sons and daughters at 9:00 a.m. in Oros (Maharashtra) at the Salesian Sisters Convent. The theme of the mass was ''Don Bosco- Devachya Mogachem Novol.'' The Collector flagged off the rally. The police band, the traditional Kalash, the Maharashtrian lezim and the students of Don Bosco High School spiced up the rally with their music, dance and enthusiasm. Young girls showered flowers on their beloved Don Bosco to welcome him to their School. More than 5500 devotees flocked to worship and thank God for the gift of Don Bosco. They came in from the Salesian Parish of Kudal and several surrounding parishes. People of various faiths were geared up with the vibrant enthusiasm of the Students. . Read More

Finally the long awaited and much prepared for day arrived. After the Don Bosco Birthday celebrations in Mumbai, the Relic arrived by road to the Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan(INP). The relic was solemnly welcomed along with police escort and the provincial vehicles to the Auxilium Girls Promotion centre, Rambambuli, just forlongs away from the Don Bosco School, Oros, where it will be placed for the next two days. . Read More

In preparation for the visit of the relic and with the motive of making the life of Don Bosco more popular to the local youth, Don Bosco Animation Centre in Collaboration with Boskon Communications have released the life of Don Bosco in Konkani (Bapui ani Xikovpi). Read More

The Konkan Province Youth Fest was held on 20th February 2011 at Don Bosco Benaulim with more than 200 youngsters, representing the various youth groups of the province. . Read More

The second batch of MORD students began with much enthusiasm.. Read More

'Teens - Your Key to Success' a book for Teenagers was released at Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim on 12 February 2011 at the Tri-centenary celebrations of Blessed Joseph Vaz.. Read More

The much awaited annual quiz competition for the Salesian Schools in the Konkan Province were moments to behold. Read More

850 children from 10 villages in and around Hubli Dharwad participated in the one day Bal Utsav 2010 at Don Bosco Academy in Sutgatti near navanagar in Hubli on Sunday.. Read More