Youth trained towards Nation Building |
| 11/09/2019. Mumbai #N.9167 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional, Youth, Youth Groups
The Salesian Youth Movement, India (SYM - India) had its Youth Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) programme organised in 4 regions, starting in the last week of July till the first of September 2019. This flagship programme of the Movement is meant for the leaders of local units and their animators. Initiated three years back with the aim to strengthen and embolden the Movement, regional approach was adopted in carrying out the formation of the young leaders and their animators, given the geographical vastness and diverse nature of its inhabitants. The 11 different provinces are grouped into 4 regions (South, West, Northeast & Centre) taking into consideration closeness to each other with regard to cultures, language, food habits and possibilities of immediate collaboration. . Read More
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Sad Demise of Father Antony Joseph SDB, Salesian Provincial of Tiruchy |
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Rector Major exhort Salesians ''Be Faithful to the Charism of Don Bosco.'' |
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Rector Major meets the Students of Sacred Heart College, Thirupattur |
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Sad Demise of Father Ignas Macwan SDB |
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India to be 'Artificial Intelligence Garage' says Assam Governor |
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Rector Major visits The Sisters of Maria Auxilium, Generalate, Chennai |
| 07/09/2019. Mumbai #N.9156 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The Sisters of Maria Auxilium (SMA) was founded by Father M. C. Antony SDB through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the year 1976. The spirit of the Salesians is seen at work in the SMA Congregation through their Founder.Don Bosco had the dream of creating a vast movement of groups to work for the poor and abandoned. . Read More
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Rector Major visits Don Bosco Missionary Aspirantate in Chennai |
| 07/09/2019. Mumbai #N.9155 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family
The Rector Major, Father Angel Fernandez Artime visited the Don Bosco Missionary Aspirantate at Perambur in Chennai and interacted with the young aspirants on 7th September, 2019. The young aspirants felicitated the Rector Major with words of welcome and music rendition. . Read More
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Engineering students attend Inner Engineering Workshop |
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Father K. J. Joseph, Pioneer of Salesian Tripura mission dies |
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Oldest Salesian Priest, Father Cedric Bout SDB passes away at 102 in India |
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Asian Communicators study media role in building communities |
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Streams of Solidarity: Capacity Building Programme on Disaster Preparedness |
| 02/08/2019. Mumbai #N.9118 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, The Regional
The first ever capacity building programme on Disaster Preparedness was held on 28th July, at Mathias Institute and Salesian Provincial House, Shillong, for the staff of the 3 North-Eastern Don Bosco PDO offices: Bosco Integrated Development Society-Shillong, Bosco Reach Out-Guwahati and AIDA-Dimapur. T. Read More
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Don Bosco Development Offices in South Asia meet to discuss Sustainable Development Goals |
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St. Joseph's Industrial Training Institute, Kurla adjudged best Industrial Training Institute in the Mumbai Region |
| 01/08/2019. Mumbai #N.9113 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Don Bosco Tech India, Education Technical, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, The Regional, Job Placements
Of the 119 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the Mumbai region, St. Joseph's Industrial Training Institute - Kurla (Don Bosco Centre for Learning), has been recognised and awarded 'The Best ITI' by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (M.S.D.E.), Government of Maharashtra, India.. Read More
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BOSCOM South Asia, Governing Body Meeting 2019 |
| 27/07/2019. Mumbai #N.9110 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, The Regional
Marking the 25th year of commendable intervention through BOSCOM the communication arm of the Salesians Provincials Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) the governing body members met at Don Bosco Provincial House, Chennai for two days of animation and planning from 19th to 20th July, 2019. The meeting was chaired by Father K. M. Jose SDB, Provincial Incharge of Social Communication BOSCOM South Asia and moderated by Father Ernest Rozario SDB, Regional Delegate, BOSCOM South Asia. Twelve Delegates from all the Provinces participated in the Annual General Body meeting.. Read More
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Don Bosco Young at Risk Network discusses Equity and Reaching the most Marginalized |
| 24/07/2019. Mumbai #N.9109 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Marginalized, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA
Delhi - Master Krishna, a seven year old from Don Bosco Ashalayam, New Delhi, accompanied by dignitaries and one of the delegates, Ms Juliana from Nitika, Kolkata, lit the inaugural lamp, at the start of the fourth Annual YaR (Young at Risk) Leaders' Orientation programme at the conference hall of Don Bosco House, New Delhi on 16th July 2019. The programme of YaR was held from 16-20 July, 2019 and discussed Equity and Reaching the most Marginalized Children and Youngsters under our care. . Read More
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UN - Youth Aspirations & Climate Urgency |
| 18/07/2019. Mumbai #N.9103 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Ecology, Green Alliance, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Youth, Youth Groups
(ANS - New York) - A panel discussion on 'Youth Aspirations & Climate Urgency' was organized on 11 July as a side event at the ongoing United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) at New York, by ''Don Bosco Green Alliance along with Salesian Missions USA and Don Bosco Network'' (DBN). The HLPF annually evaluates the global progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), hence, this panel discussion focused on SDG 13 Climate Action and the impact of climate change on young people and their future.. Read More
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Salesian Brothers toppers at Sonada |
| 13/07/2019. Mumbai #N.9101 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education Higher , Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Sonada : In the recently published results of North Bengal University's Under Graduate program, Salesian Brothers secured 5 out of 9 first division positions at Salesian College Sonada. The remaining 4 positions went to Bruno Tamang of BA Education who secured fourth position in the college with 64.13 % and three girls Sinoupan R of Education Honours with 66.00 %, Urbashi Tamang of B.Com Honours and Shalini Das of BA English Honours who secured each 60.38% marks.. Read More
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Assam Varsity Radio Interns Graduate from Radio Salesian |
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Salesian College commences Bachelor of Vocation Courses |
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Leading into the future: Spirituality, Discernment, and Leadership among heads of schools |
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Mirik holds Darjeeling-Kurseong deanery Youth Exuberant 2019 |
| 05/07/2019. Mumbai #N.9092 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education School, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Mirik - Some 130 high school and college youth from 11 parishes and substations of Darjeeling and Kurseong deanery held a 3 day program called ''Youth EXUBERANT 2019'' from 2 - 4 July. Rector and Principal of Don Bosco Mirik Father Ashis Das welcomed youth to the camp held with the theme: 'You are the light of the world' and 'You are the salt of the earth.' (Mt 5: 13-14).. Read More
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''Living Consecrated Life Fully'' book launched in Mumbai |
| 21/06/2019. Mumbai #N.9085 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, Spirituality
Father Godfrey D'Souza, the Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai, launched the book entitled ''Living Consecrated Life Fully'' by Father Chrys Saldanha SDB published by Tej-Prasarini, Don Bosco Communications, Mumbai, India on 9th June, 2019 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai.. Read More
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Understanding and Helping Children with Learning Disabilities book launched in Mumbai |
| 21/06/2019. Mumbai #N.9084 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education Higher , Education School, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Father Godfrey D'Souza, the Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai, launched the book entitled 'Understanding and Helping Children with Learning Disabilities' by Dr. Father Ajoy Fernandes SDB published by Tej-Prasarini, Don Bosco Communications, Mumbai, India on 9th June, 2019 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai. Father Ajoy Fernandes holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology, with a major in Clinical Counselling.. Read More
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Father Savio Silveira SDB appointed as the new Provincial of the Salesian Province of Mumbai |
| 17/06/2019. Mumbai #N.9082 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
On the last day of the second week of the summer plenary session of the General Council, Father Angel Fernandez Artime, Rector Major, with the consensus of the other members of the Council, appointed Father Savio Silveira as Provincial of the Province of India- Mumbai (INB) for the six-year period of 2019-2025.. Read More
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Sad Demise of Father Reginald Gracias SDB |
| 10/06/2019. Mumbai #N.9076 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Obituary, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The Salesian Province of Mumbai, deeply mourns the passing away of Father Reginald Gracias SDB on 10 June 2019 from the community of St. Dominic Savio's Boys Home, Andheri, Mumbai. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10.00 am on 11 June 2019 at the Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Matunga followed by burial at the Sewri Christian Cemetery, Mumbai.
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8th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians: all logistical information available |
| 10/05/2019. Mumbai #N.9061 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
(ANS - Rome) - On the occasion of the beginning of the Marian month - May -, Father Eusebio Munoz, Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family, renews the invitation to the groups of the Salesian Family to participate in the VIII International Congress of Mary Help of Christians, to be held from 7 to 10 November 2019 in Buenos Aires (Argentina); its title: ''With Mary, Woman who believes''. All information on how to participate is available on the web cited below.. Read More
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Don Bosco Summer Camps 2019 |
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Pope's Way of Cross will shine light on 'crucified' women |
| 19/04/2019. Mumbai #N.9052 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in General
Vatican City: Countless women and girls are being ''crucified'' by human traffickers, who trick them into slave labor or prostitution, and by those who seek out their services and exploit them, said the missionary nun who wrote the meditations for Pope Francis' Way of the Cross service.
Victims of human trafficking are people whom ''we have crucified and, today, in 2019, we continue to have people crucified for our use, our purposes, our well-being,'' Consolata Sister Eugenia Bonetti told reporters at a Vatican news conference on April 17.
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Vatican - ''Remain in peace, I ask you with my heart'' |
| 13/04/2019. Mumbai #N.9050 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Vatican City - On the afternoon of April 11, at the ''Domus Sanctae Marthae'', the concluding moment of the spiritual retreat for the civil and ecclesiastical authorities of South Sudan was held, organized by mutual agreement between the Vatican State Secretariat and the Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Msgr. Justin Welby.. Read More
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Hockey: Don Bosco High School add to Mumbai's turf time at Matunga |
| 08/04/2019. Mumbai #N.9049 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education, Education Higher , Rector Major
Think hockey. Think Don Bosco, Matunga! The iconic sky blue colours of the Institution have dominated the school hockey circuit for over three decades. On March 30, with a host of Olympians in its midst, the Matunga-based school inaugurated a Fedrration Internationale de Hockey (FIH) approved full-sized astroturf pitch with the hope to develop future generations of hockey acumen. The Salesian Provincial of Mumbai, Father Godfrey D' Souza, was the chief guest for the opening ceremony.
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Rector Major: ''Education is a wonderful garment that will give young people a future'' |
| 02/04/2019. Mumbai #N.9045 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Goa: The long-awaited visit of the X Successor of Don Bosco, Father Angel Fernandez Artime, to the Salesian Provincials of India-Panjim is matching the high expectations of the local Salesian Family. On his journey of knowledge and animation to the various Salesian houses, the Rector Major is bringing enthusiasm and words of orientation to current challenges.
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Rector Major visits the Salesian Sisters at Auxilium, Caranzalem, Goa |
| 29/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9044 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
The little Rome of the east, Goa, was privileged to be graced by the Source of unity of the Salesian family, our Rector Major, Don Angel Fernandez Artime. He was warmly welcomed at Auxilium Caranzalem, Goa, by the Sisters and the little ones on March 29, 2019.
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Rector Major visits Don Bosco Panjim - Be models of Sanctity and imbibe good Values. |
| 29/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9043 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
Father Angel Fernandez Artime embarked on his journey of knowledge and animation in the various Salesian houses and arrived here at Don Bosco Panjim on March 29, 2019 dedicated to building relationships and mutual respect in a friendly and fraternal atmosphere. It was a joyous occasion meeting the Management, Staff and Students.
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Rector Major Father Angel Fernandez Artime blesses the statue of Don Bosco at the Provincial House,Goa |
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Rector Major Bids Adieu To Mumbai Province |
| 27/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9040 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
: In its Golden Jubilee year, March 27, 2019 will go down in the annals of the Saint Dominic Savio Institute Andheri, as a golden moment of grace, given that the 10th successor of Don Bosco, Rector Major Father Angel Fernandez Artime, spent his last day in the Mumbai province celebrating and sharing in the joy of their 50 years of journeying with the young. . Read More
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Rector Major Urges Novices To 'Shun' Individualism And Promote Fraternity |
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Rector Major In Pune: With The Young, For The Young |
| 25/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9037 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, The Regional
PUNE: Rector Major Father Angel Fernandez Artime, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, the head of all institutes of the Salesians of Don Bosco worldwide in over 130 countries and 15,000 institutes received a rousing welcome to Sacred Heart Parish and Don Bosco High School and Junior College in Yerwada on March 24, while on his visit to meet the Salesian Family. He arrived in Pune earlier in the day and spent his morning with the young Salesians in-formation at Koregaon Park.. Read More
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Rector Major Inspires Young Salesians In Pune |
| 24/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9036 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, Youth
PUNE: Rector Major Father Angel Fernandez Artime, the 10thSuccessor of Don Bosco, the head of all institutes of the Salesians of Don Bosco worldwide in over 130 countries and 15,000 institutes received a rousing welcome to Sacred Heart Parish and Don Bosco High School and Junior College in Yerwada on March 24, while on his visit to meet the Salesian Family. He arrived in Pune earlier in the day and spent his morning with the young Salesians in-formation at Koregaon Park.. Read More
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Rector Major Uses Samaria To Inspire Mumbai |
| 24/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9035 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Mumbai and Samaria have little in common. One, a small region that formed ancient Israel, and the other over 4000 kilometers away is a bustling metropolis in Western India drawing millions of people in search of a better life. Rector Major Angel Fernandez Artime, the 10th successor of Don Bosco, during his Holy Mass at the Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Mumbai on March 23, drew inspiration from the life-changing experience of a Samaritan woman who met Jesus at a well. . Read More
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Salesian Province of Mumbai awaits visit of Rector Major |
| 21/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9031 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, The Regional
From March 23-28, 2019, Rector Major Father Angel Fernandez, accompanied by Father Horacio Lopez, Secretary of the Rector Major, will be in Mumbai for an official visit to the 'Province of St Francis Xavier' Mumbai. In Salesian tradition, the Rector Major officially visits and animates all provinces across the globe once during his term of office to meet and interact with confreres, members of the Salesian Family, the young, and lay collaborators.. Read More
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DBYA South Asia Releases Youth Ministry Training Manual |
| 07/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9021 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education, Education and Culture, Formation, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, Youth, Youth Groups
The Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia have prepared a Youth Ministry Training Manual for those in Formation, based on the ''Salesian Youth Ministry: Frame of Reference.'' The tedious task undertaken by the members of DBYA-SA [Don Bosco Youth Animation-South Asia] Regional Team with the help of Salesians from different provinces of the South Asian Region was spearheaded by Father Maria Charles Antonysamy SDB. The manual was launched by Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Regional Superior for Don Bosco South Asia, at the solemn conclusion of the SPCSA [Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia] on 28 February 2019 in Dimapur. . Read More
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Discerning Future Leadership |
| 06/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9020 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Formation, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA
Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, the Regional Councillor for South Asia visited the Salesian Province of Mumbai for the consultation process to find the pulse of the Salesians in a bid to choose a leader who will guide the Province for the next six years given that Father Godfrey D'Souza, Salesian Provincial of the Mumbai region will complete his term on October 7, 2019.. Read More
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Salesians strive to enable the Young to build the Nation in the Constitutional Way |
| 01/03/2019. Mumbai #N.9015 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
The 20th Salesian Provincials Conference of South Asia ( SPCSA) Assembly comprising of the Provincial Superiors, SPCSA Secretary, delegates from the Provinces and networks attended the SPCSA General Assembly held on February 27 -28 at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership, Dimapur, Nagaland, India. . Read More
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UN - TVET Initiative and Circular Migration - Critical Intervention for Empowering Young Migrants |
| 27/02/2019. Mumbai #N.9013 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in General
(ANS - New York) - Mr Agostino Sella, Director, Associazione Don Bosco 2000 - TVET/CNOS, speaking at the youth-led side event during the 57th Session of the Commission for Social Development 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, highlighted the critical and important role the Salesians of Don Bosco played to empower young migrants by providing them employment-oriented vocational training.. Read More
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World Advisory Council for Salesian Social Communication meet in Rome |
| 23/02/2019. Mumbai #N.9012 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
The World Consulta of Social Communication, is being held at Sacro Cuore, the Salesian Headquarters in Rome, from 21-24, February, 2019. Nearly 20 Salesians from across the world are participating in the Consultation. Father Filiberto Gonzalez, General Councilor for Social Communications of the Salesian Congregation, presented the orientations of the Consultation, the challenges of the meeting, the proposals and the working methodology.
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Don Bosco Development Network meet to discuss Social Transformation in India |
| 15/02/2019. Mumbai #N.9004 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Social Development, The Regional
The Meeting of the Don Bosco Development Offices of South Asia (PDO Meet), BOSCONET was held at the Pilar Mission Seminary, Pilar, Goa on the 11th February 2019. Sixteen members participated in the meeting which was represented by 12 PDOs from the South Asian network and the Economer's network (SAFE). . Read More
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Dame Dr.Munni Irone, the founder of Art4Peace awards Don Bosco Institutions for Education and Development |
| 05/02/2019. Mumbai #N.8991 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in General
On the 2nd February 2019, Father Noel Maddhichetty, Director BOSCONET, along with the Bosconet Team in New Delhi, was honoured with Art4Peace Award at Teen Murthi Bhawan Auditorium in New Delhi, in appreciation of the tremendous contribution of Don Bosco in the field of education and social development by Dame Dr.Munni Irone, Hollywood Celebrity Coach, Author, Producer, Global Peace leader & Philanthropist and the founder of Art 4 Peace Award.. Read More
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''Don Bosco - A witness to light'' Music Score launched |
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Praying in one click with Pope Francis |
| 30/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8982 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, The Regional
A good spokesperson always helps when we are promoting something. How about having Pope Francis as the spokesperson? On January 20th, Pope Francis unveiled his own user profile in the App Click To Pray during the Angelus prayer at noon. This app has already been in existence for a few years, and Pope Francis gave it a strong endorsement by personally using it.. Read More
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Panama - Laudato Si' Generation launched at World Youth Day in Panama2019 |
| 29/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8980 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Green Alliance, Laudato si, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Youth, Youth Groups
(ANS - Panama City) - Laudato Si' Generation was officially launched on 25 January during the celebration of the World Youth Day in Panama. Laudato Si' Generation, which is the youth branch of the Global Catholic Climate Movement, aims at becoming a global youth movement that works for environmental issues, especially climate justice. Don Bosco Green Alliance and the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) are founding members of Laudato Si' Generation. . Read More
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Sad Demise of Brother Mathew Aayila SDB |
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National Seminar on the Kristapuran |
| 18/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8973 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, The Regional, Youth
A National Seminar was held on January 8 and 9 at Mumbai University, Kalina, Mumbai, on the theme of 'The Kristapuran and Sant Sahitya,' in honour of the fourth death Centenary of Father Thomas Stephens sj (1549-1619). It was organised by the Gurudev Tagore Chair of Comparative Literature University of Mumbai; inspired by the twenty-three-year work of Dr. Father Nelson Falcao sdb on the Kristapuran.. Read More
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham |
| 17/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8970 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Psychology, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Youth
The 4th edition of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', a festival of feelings conceptualised by Shalu Mehrotra was held by Prafulta Psychological Services on January 13 at St. Dominic Savio High School in Andheri for students of class five, six and seven from various schools in Mumbai.. Read More
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Sad Demise of Father Joseph Thekadathu SDB |
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World Day of the Sick Kicks off at Nitika Don Bosco |
| 12/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8961 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Life and Health, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Kolkata: As part of the preparation for the 27th World Day of the Sick, a first-timer in the City of Joy, a four-day seminar was organized at Nitika Don Bosco, January 8-11, by Father Gilbert Choondal and his team. Over 42 doctors and nurses from across the country attended the seminar. . Read More
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Boscoree 2018 witnesses Gospel Stories: As You Never Heard Before |
| 08/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8959 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Boscoree, Catechetics, Education Higher , Festivals, Language and Cultures, Media, Parish / Church, Profiles, Religion, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality, The Regional, Vocation, Youth, Youth Groups
The valedictory ceremony of the 13th National Boscoree 2018 was an occasion to witness the release of ''Gospel Stories: As You Never Heard Before'' authored by the Don Bosco South Asia Regional Superior, Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga sdb. The book was released by Father Godfrey D'Souza, Salesian Provincial Mumbai at the Father Sean McFerran Parade Grounds at Divyadaan, Salesian College of Philosophy.. Read More
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13th National Boscoree ends with spectacular closing ceremony - and calls for Peace |
| 03/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8957 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Anniversary, Boscoree, Catechetics, Education and Culture, Education Dept, Education School, Evangelization, Festivals, Formation, Language and Cultures, Life and Health, Lifestyle, Media, Rector Major, Religion, Salesian Society, Social Life, Spirituality, Success Story, The Regional, Vocation, Youth, Youth Groups
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.
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Book on Children of Migrant Construction Workers in India released at Boscoree 2018 |
| 03/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8956 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Boscoree, Education and Culture, Education School, Festivals, Formation, Language and Cultures, Life and Health, Media, Profiles, Projects, Rector Major, Religion, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Development, Social Life, SPCSA, Spirituality, Sports, Success Story, The Regional, Vocation, Youth, Youth at Risk, Youth Groups
The research study on the children of migrant construction workers in six cities of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, and Pune, authored by Dr. Ajoy Fernandes, Director of Don Bosco Research Centre (DBRC) Mumbai, was released today at the 13th National Boscoree 2018 in Nashik, Maharashtra, by Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Don Bosco South Asia Regional Head of Operations.. Read More
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Boman Irani flags off ''Peace Rally'' at Boscoree 2018 |
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Boscoree 2018 embraces Harmony through Adventure |
| 01/01/2019. Mumbai #N.8954 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Art Forms, Boscoree, Education, Education and Culture, Education Higher , Education School, Evangelization, Festivals, Language and Cultures, Life and Health, Lifestyle, Media, Parish / Church, Rector Major, Religion, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Life, Social Ministry, SPCSA, Spirituality, Sports, Success Story, Vocation, Volunteering, Youth, Youth at Risk, Youth Groups
The 13th National Boscoree 2018 in progress at the Don Bosco Campsite in Nashik, Maharashtra welcomed the first day of the New Year 2019 at the crack of dawn with BP's Six. Having waited up till midnight to bid goodbye to 2018 with prayer, song and dance, the tired yet enthused scouts and guides were up and ready for yet another gruelling day of fun, adventure and harmony. . Read More
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South Asia Scouts Guides at BOSCOREE 2018 say: ''H is W'' |
| 31/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8953 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Boscoree, Education, Education and Culture, Education Higher , Festivals, Parish / Church, Profiles, Rector Major, Religion, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Self Help Groups, Social Development, Social Life, Social Ministry, SPA-India, Spirituality, Sports, Success Story, The Regional, Vocation, Youth, Youth at Risk, Youth Groups
Today, 31 December 2018, the Scouts and Guides at the 13th National Boscoree shook off the fatigue, exhaustion and tiredness of the arrival and inaugural ceremony. Geared up and raring to have a day filled with fun activities, projects, they were up at the call of the bugle. In typical scouting style, beginning with BP's six exercises and the Scout's Own, the scouts and guides prepared for the inspection and flag break. Organised in their respective sub-camps,following the official procedure and in a true spirit of scouting, the Scoutmasters and Guide Captains together with the Salesians fathers, brothers and nuns participated wholeheartedly in the varied activities.
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Ann Choi of Hong Kong inaugurates the 13th National Boscoree |
| 30/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8951 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Anniversary, BOSCO, Boscoree, Ecology, Education and Culture, Education School, Festivals, Formation, Language and Cultures, Life and Health, Lifestyle, Media, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Life, Sports, The Regional, Vocation, Youth, Youth Groups
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
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Get Set, Go: BOSCOREE 2018 |
| 29/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8949 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai - 1 Comments News in Boscoree, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The 13th National Boscoree, a gathering of the Don Bosco Scouts and Guides is all set to commence in Nashik from 30 December 2018 to 03 January 2019. Organised by the Salesians of Don Bosco, 4815 participants, are expected to participate in this mega extravaganza, themed 'Health, Harmony and Holiness'.. Read More
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5,000 Don Bosco, Scouts and Guides arriving for BOSCOREE at Nashik |
| 28/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8947 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Boscoree, Media, Rector Major, Salesian Family, SPCSA
The 13th National Boscoree, a gathering of the Don Bosco Scouts and Guides is all set to commence in Nashik from 30 December 2018 through to 03 January 2019. Organised by the Salesian Province of Mumbai Province, 4815 participants, are expected to participate in this mega extravaganza, themed 'Health, Harmony and Holiness'.
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Christmas message for the Salesians and Members of the Salesian Family |
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God Called And They Answered |
| 23/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8945 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Spirituality
: Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Mumbai, welcomed three new priests, Father Rudolf D'Souza (37), Father Justus Mendis (31), and Father Sunil Pinto (29) into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Matunga, Mumbai on December 22, 2018.. Read More
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New book on spirituality released |
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Salesian Provincial Community Day Celebrations held in Mumbai |
| 07/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8935 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
Nearly 100 Salesian confreres along with the provincial councillors and most of the animators of communities, from the Salesian Province of Mumbai celebrated Provincial Community Day at Saint Dominic Savio, Andheri, Mumbai on December 3.
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SYMBIOS Nashik 2018 |
| 05/12/2018. Mumbai #N.8934 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Youth
NASHIK: Over a hundred Catholic youth from in and around Nashik gathered in Divyadaan for 'Symbios 2018' on December 2. Symbios stands for Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) and BIOS is the basic software that allows computers to work. So the term 'Symbios' implies: Salesian Youth Movement as the basic way of life for young people.. Read More
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Seminar on ''Convergence for Impact Development'' held at Bangaluru |
| 28/11/2018. Mumbai #N.8929 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Projects, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The National Meeting of the Don Bosco Development Offices of South Asia (PDO Meet) was held at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India on the 25th and 26th November 2018. The meeting witnessed a participation of 23 members, with representation from 10 Provincial Development offices (PDOs) from South Asian network, Economer's network and the chief representation from Don Bosco Mondo, Bonn and Jugend Eine Welt (JEW), Vienna. The theme of this year's National Meet was ''Convergence for Impact Development'', with primary focus on how to bring about a convergence of PDO network for a nationwide impact. . Read More
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Inauguration and Blessing of DONG DON BOSCO |
| 21/11/2018. Mumbai #N.8924 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
On Sunday, 18 November, a new ''dong'' of Nongkohlew Village within the Mawlai Constituency was inaugurated and blessed. The new dong is named ''DONG DON BOSCO'' after the patron saint of youth, by the Salesian Father C.M. Jose Chunkapura SDB, founder of Caring Ministry.. Read More
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They Served with Love and Fidelity - Jubilee Celebrations |
| 12/11/2018. Mumbai #N.8917 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The Salesian Province of Mumbai celebrated the jubilees of the Ordination and Religious Profession of thirteen priests at the Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Matunga, Mumbai on November 10. Father Boniface D'Souza, who celebrated his Diamond Jubilee of Religious Profession and Golden Jubilee of Ordination celebrated Holy Mass along with Father Godfrey D'Souza, Salesian Provincial of Mumbai and other jubilarians. Also present were their families, friends, and the Salesian fraternity.
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Awesome ''Follow JC Go'' app has a big fan in Francis |
| 05/11/2018. Mumbai #N.8911 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Parish / Church, Salesian Society
A new gaming app based on the popular Pokemon Go series, which invites people of all ages to search for saints and biblical figures, has left Pope Francis in ''awe''. The app, named Follow JC Go!, follows in the footsteps of Pokemon Go, the successful mobile game which has been downloaded around 800 million times and has gained over $ 1.5 billion in revenue since 2016.. Read More
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Motul - Atlantic Lubricants and Specialties partners with Don Bosco and sets up two-wheeler centre for learning at Kurla |
| 05/11/2018. Mumbai #N.8910 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education, Salesian Society
Don Bosco Kurla's St Joseph Industrial Training Institute joined forces with Motul - Atlantic Lubricants and Specialties (ALSI) to set up a two-wheeler centre for learning across an 1100 square feet area on October 30. . Read More
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Fifth World Congress of Salesian Cooperators: a new vision |
| 31/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8907 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA
(ANS - Rome) - The past four short days of the Fifth World Congress of the Association of the Salesian Cooperators (October 25-28) in Rome have been a time of hard work, sharing, discernment and looking to the future, focusing on the challenges as God's call.. Read More
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Tackling Addiction and Forming Alliance of Child Care Institutes |
| 30/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8905 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Salesian Society, Social Life
Sixty-five professionals from twenty-five Child Care Institutions (CCI) attended a seminar on 'How to Handle Addicted Children' and 'Juvenile Justice Alliance Meet' organised by Don Bosco Balprafulta at Don Bosco Provincial House on October 24.
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Anti -Tobacco Campaign |
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Staying Fit the Mallakhamb Way |
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BOSCOREE Preparation Camp - for Don Bosco Scouts and Guides in India |
| 23/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8895 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
NASHIK, The last round of preparatory sessions in view of the BOSCOREE - to be held from December 30, 2018, to January 3, 2019 - commenced at Divyadaan, Nashik on October 20-21. About 100 sisters, fathers, and brothers attended the programme, which had been scheduled over two days. The primary aim of the programme was to make known to the animators the exact plan of how the Boscoree is expected to proceed, to clarify their roles and responsibilities, and ensure that they are competent to handle the task of executing all that has been planned.. Read More
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Panama - WYD 2019 awaits all SYM's youth from across the world: sign up! |
| 19/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8891 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Youth
(ANS - Panama City) - ''We have started again after our wonderful meeting in Krakow, where we celebrated the XXXI World Youth Day,'' wrote Pope Francis. ''At the end of the WYD in Krakow, I indicated the next goal of our pilgrimage which, with God's help, will take us to Panama in 2019. The Virgin Mary will accompany us along this path, she who all generations shall call blessed.'' The Youth Ministry Dicastery, in contact with the leaders of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in Central America, began the work of organizing and planning what will be the feast of all those who share the Salesian charism.. Read More
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Mumbai Salesians get started with Provincial Chapter 2019 |
| 12/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8888 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Chapter, Evangelization, Rector Major, Salesian Society, Social Life, SPCSA, Spirituality, Success Story, The Regional, Youth
The Salesians of the Mumbai Province met on October 11, 2018 at the Don Bosco Provincial House Matunga, Mumbai for the 1st session of the Provincial Chapter 2019. The large gathering of the capitulars, including the ex-officio members, the moderator, the rectors, the elected local delegates, the province delegates and 3 representatives added up to a grand total of 69.
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Don Bosco High School, Matunga voted the Top Green School in India |
| 05/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8880 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education, Salesian Society
The Don Bosco High School, Matunga has been ranked first amongst India's Top 5 Green schools in India in the Education World Grand Jury Awards 2018. At the same survey, the school ranked India's#9, Maharashtra#5 and Mumbai's #4 Boys Day School in the Education World India School Rankings 2018-19. Educator and School Coordinator Mr. C. Rai represented the school at the awards ceremony on 28-29 September 2018 at The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel & Residences, Gurgaon, New Delhi.
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5th National Conference of Don Bosco Schools ''Committed to accompanying the Young'' |
| 03/10/2018. Mumbai #N.8878 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
Chennai: One hundred and fifty delegates from the 11 Salesian Provinces of India assembled for the 5th National Education Conference of Don Bosco Schools (NECDBS)convention at SRM University at Chennai from 28 Sep to 1 Oct 2018 organised by Father Charles Maria, South Asian Delegate for Youth Ministry (Don Bosco Youth Animation) and South Asian Coordinator for Education & Culture. This is an initiative of the Salesian Provincials Conference of South Asia. . Read More
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Not In My Ocean |
| 28/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8873 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education Higher , Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Development
: Hundred students from standards eight to ten of Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Borivli, together with the Rector Father Solomon Rapol, the Principal, Father Flovi D'Souza, 15 teachers, a few parents and 10 members of the Don Bosco alumni unit participated enthusiastically in a Greenline beach clean-up drive at Gorai beach on September 22.. Read More
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One World, One Day, One Aim |
| 27/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8871 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
Polar ice caps, the ozone layer, the great garbage patch, greenhouse effects, and carbon footprints are some of the issues keeping world leaders at the United Nations in a huddle in their bid to protect the planet from an environmental catastrophe.
At a more macro level, efforts are underway to spark a green revolution. In the forefront of this green movement in India are the Salesians of Don Bosco. On September 15, marked as the World Clean Up Day, citizens from around the world and India, in particular, joined forces to combat the problem of solid waste which included marine debris, mismanaged solid waste such as litter and illegal dumpsites, along with it's associated environmental and social problems.
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Catholic education: the precious commitment of the Indian Church |
| 26/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8868 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
New Delhi- The Catholic Church in India is reviewing and updating its ''Teaching Policy'', elaborated in its guidelines in 2007, in order to offer an increasingly better qualified service and an ever-increasing commitment in the field of education in the country, considered a precious instrument of evangelization: this is what Salesian Father Joseph Manipadam, National Secretary of the Office for Education and Culture, within the Indian Bishops Conference (CBCI) says in an interview with Agenzia Fides.
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One Day, One Planet, One Goal |
| 19/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8860 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
One hundred and eighty-five students and eleven teachers from Don Bosco Junior and Senior College, Yerwada, Pune collected over five tonnes of river waste during a Clean Up Drive at the banks of the Mula Mutta river in Pune on September 15.
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Called in Love to Love |
| 19/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8859 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
The Salesians of the Province of Panjim gathered together at St. John Bosco Church, Kudal to praise and thank God for the 25 years of fidelity and commitment of Fathers Joaquim Lobo, Anisio Mota, Francis Xavier and Peter Pinto. The theme for the evening was ''Called in Love to Love'', signifying the fact that it was the love of the heart of Jesus, the Supreme Good Shepherd that prompted them to be shepherds themselves.
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Sad Demise of Father Brian Diamond SDB |
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Prafulta Celebrates 20-Year Milestone |
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Steven Fernandes' Script Awarded by Star Movies |
| 05/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8851 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Steven Fernandes, Third Year Mechanical Engineering Student of Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa won the Award for Innovative Short descriptive Script for select short stories for the creative short film entitled ''The Lady in Red'' which was produced and directed by Wasim Saiyed at an event organised by Star Movies at INOX Atria, Mumbai.. Read More
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The Salesian Family Conference of Major Superiors meet in Shillong |
| 03/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8849 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Rector Major, Salesian Society, SPCSA
The Salesian Family Conference of Major Superiors of South Asia was held in Siloam, Shillong from 1-2 September 2018. This is a feature held once in two years. This coming together was to 'move ahead with one vision and mission' with the Salesian charism. Thirty Major Superiors with representation from the members of the Salesian Family of South Asia warmly welcomed by Father Paul Olphindro Lyngkot SDB, the Salesian Province of Shillong Province.
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From Germany With Love... |
| 01/09/2018. Mumbai #N.8847 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Marginalized, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
India and Germany are two nations at different ends of the global economic spectrum. One is a world economic superpower, the other still grappling with efforts to pull millions out of poverty, despite sustained economic growth. This reality is what Lisa Rattei and Nadine Schuttler - two German students - have encountered on their maiden visit to the subcontinent.. Read More
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Quick-Thinking 10-Year-Old Saves lives in Parel Blaze |
| 27/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8840 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education School, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
Smoke - intoxicating smoke - a panic-stricken family, frantic screams, prayers, and cries of chaos greeted ten-year-old Zen Sadavarte, as she was abruptly rushed out of bed at 7.45 am on August 22. Thick soot-filled smoke had entered her bedroom, her parents ushered the family to the kitchen, where they opened the window for clean air, but what they found was smoke, more smoke.. Read More
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Thousands gather in Dublin as World Meeting of Families opens |
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New Approach of Management and Development Leadership in South Asia |
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Kerala flood: Salesians of Don Bosco Bangalore |
| 21/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8834 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai - 2 Comments News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Bangalore - Don Bosco Vaduthala has opened relief camp at Don Bosco School and Youth Centre for the people affected by floods in Ernakulam, Kerala. There are 5970 people from 1419 families who have registered in this camp as of now. Don Bosco, along with the government, local people and NGOs collected water, food, clothes, medicines and emergency articles and distributed to the people. Medical checkups were organized to prevent epidemics and for emergency health needs of the affected people.. Read More
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Letter of Pope Francis against sexual abuse |
| 21/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8833 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Society
(ANS - Vatican City) ''If a member suffers, all the members suffer together.'' It is a quotation from the message of Saint Paul to the Corinthians that opens the letter in which Pope Francis invites the ''people of God'' to fasting and praying for the ''crime'' of sexual abuse of minors in the Church.. Read More
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''Exercises in Peace Education'' now freely downloadable for Promoters of Peace |
| 20/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8829 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Media, Rector Major, Salesian Society
At a time when various forms of violence and conflict continue to thrive across the globe, a spark of hope is ignited yet again in a little corner of South Asia with the publication of the revised 2018 edition of a teacher training manual first published in 2003.
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Worst monsoon season of the century: 370 dead in Kerala |
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Nearly a million in camps escape deadly Kerala flooding |
| 20/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8827 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, Rector Major, Salesian Society
Some 370 people have been killed by flash floods in the southern Indian state. Hundreds of people are dead and nearly a million are in temporary relief camps in the southern Indian state of Kerala after overflowing rivers ploughed through residential areas.. Read More
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Twitter celebrates Pontiff's visit with emoji |
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Kerala floods: SOS |
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'5 Rupya' Strikes a Chord |
| 08/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8816 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education School, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
Students and alumni from Don Bosco High School in Matunga are known for their creativity and excellence in a range of fields world-over. This creativity came to the fore on August 4, when the teaching and non-teaching staff of the institution attended a special screening of the feature film '5 Rupya', which featured current and past pupils of the institution in starring roles.. Read More
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Sad Demise of Father Jose Nadackal SDB |
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BREADS at TIA Summit |
| 04/08/2018. Mumbai #N.8812 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai - 1 Comments News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, The Regional
Bangalore - What could BREADS possibly have in common with Blockchain technology evangelists? Not much, really. But as a strategic partner and member of the advisory board of The India Advantage (TIA) Summit, BREADS did meet with them in Bangalore on 19th and 20th July, 2018. It was a very interesting and stimulating experience where global partnerships for innovation and the sustainable development of cities were explored.. Read More
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Helping Teachers Assist Children With Learning Difficulties |
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BOSCOM South Asia meets in Mumbai |
| 31/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8804 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Green Alliance, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, The Regional
The South Asia General Body meeting of the Bosco Communications (BOSCOM), the Salesian Social Communications department was organised at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Mumbai from 27-28 July, 2018. The 12 Delegates who participated at this meeting chaired by the Salesian Provincial of Mumbai, Father Godfrey D'Souza, who is also the Provincial delegate who coordinates BOSCOM on behalf of the SPCSA [Salesian Provincial Council of South Asia], included the province delegates, the web-admin and editor of the Salesian Bulletin. . Read More
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South Asia BOSCOM meet witnesses 'Sukhi Jeewan' |
| 31/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8803 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Counselling, Ecology, Education and Culture, Education School, Festivals, Language and Cultures, Life and Health, Media, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Life, Spirituality, Vocation, Youth
A new book ''Sukhi Jeewan ka Tantar-Mantar'' was released during the South Asia BOSCOM meeting at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Mumbai on 29 July, 2018. Father Savio Silveira, Vice Provincial of Mumbai Salesians and Convenor of the Don Bosco Green Alliance, released the book amidst thunderous applause. Aimed at the student and young adult segment of society, this resource book on values and emotions, is authored by Father Norbert Damian Xalxo of the Salesian Province of Delhi.. Read More
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Governor of Goa Inaugurates Kshitij 2018 - A Project Exposition |
| 31/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8799 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education Higher , Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Panjim, Goa: Kshitij 2018 - A Project Exposition, the first of its kind in Goa, was inaugurated in the august presence of Her Excellency Smt. Mrudula Sinha, Governor of Goa at Don Bosco College of Engineering on July 26, 2018. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor remembered the martyrs on the Kargil Diwas and urged the students to work for the betterment of the nation. The project exhibition was an initiative to promote and showcase innovation and creativity among the engineering youth in the areas from Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication and Mathematics.. Read More
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Salesians Launch Civil Service Training |
| 26/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8793 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Education Higher , Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Tura (Meghalaya): The Salesian Province of Guwahati (ING) has inaugurated in July a centre for training India's creamy layer, the civil service officers of the country in Tura, Garo Hills. Christened Don Bosco Academy (DBA), the centre provides training in collaboration with India's premier civil service trainer, Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) at Don Bosco College, Tura. The centre aims to reach out to students of Garo Hills and adjoining regions. It has the backing of the entire province, the local church, government and lay collaborators.
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Don Bosco Communications Vows To Combat Fake News With Peace Journalism |
| 19/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8776 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai - 1 Comments News in Bosco Training , Education, Education and Culture, Education Higher , Justice and Human Rights, Lifestyle, Media, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Life, SPCSA, Success Story, The Regional, Youth, Youth Groups
Tej-Prasarini, Don Bosco Communications, the media wing of the Mumbai Salesians of Don Bosco, organised a two-day intensive seminar-cum-workshop for its media correspondents on July 18-19 at the sprawling Don Bosco Educational Campus at Matunga, Mumbai.. Read More
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Sad Demise of Father Jude D'Mello, sdb |
| 18/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8775 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Agencies, DB Alumni, Obituary, Profiles, Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, SPCSA, The Regional, Vocation
With deep sorrow the Salesian Province of Mumbai [INB] mourns the death of Father Jude D'Mello aged 51, on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 at Don Bosco Centre for Learning, Kurla, Mumbai. The funeral Eucharist will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 22 July at the Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Matunga, Mumbai, followed by burial at the Sewri Christian Cemetery, Mumbai.
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Vatican - Saving Our Common Home |
| 12/07/2018. Mumbai #N.8768 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Laudato si, Salesian Family, Salesian Society, Social Development, SPCSA, The Regional
(ANS - Vatican City) - A conference titled ''Saving Our Common Home and the Future of Life on Earth'' was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development to celebrate the third anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'. This conference, held over two days on 5-6 July at the Synod Hall in the Vatican, brought together about 400 delegates, which included environmental experts and activists, scientists, economists, politicians, representatives of various global networks, as well as high-ranking UN officials. The Don Bosco Green Alliance was represented at the conference by Fr. Savio Silveira, SDB, and Mr. Macson Almeida.. Read More
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Call to Serve in the Lord's Vineyard |
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Leadership Development and Training Programme for the Leaders of the Salesian Province of Mumbai |
| 20/06/2018. Mumbai #N.8761 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Rector Major, Salesian Family, Salesian Society
The Salesian Province of Mumbai had their Leadership and Development programme for all the Leaders of the Salesian Communities at Don Bosco Provincial House,Matunga, Mumbai from 19th-20th June, 2018. Father Savio Silveria,Vice Provincial welcomed the Forty Five Salesians for introspection and animation and to strengthen the charism of our Founder Don Bosco. . Read More
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For Students...With Love |
| 15/06/2018. Mumbai #N.8756 Posted by Joaquim Fernandes, Mumbai News in Salesian Family, Salesian Society
Eighty teachers from four Salesian schools in the Mumbai district attended a workshop-seminar, conducted by Father Francis Gustilo and Joanna Marie Oliva, from the Philippines, on June 11-12 at the Don Bosco Matunga campus in Mumbai.. Read More
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Book Release at Inauguration of Academic year at Divyadaan |
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