Stake Holders Training was organized by BOSCO (Bangalore Oniyavara Seva COota) supported by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Karnataka in Collaboration with South Western Railways Bangalore Division on 27th March 2014 at Bangalore City Railway Station Divisional Railway Manager's Conference Hall. It was conducted with the purpose of conscientizing the Railway Authorities and the Police Personnel about safeguarding the rights of children at Railway platforms. It was also intended to make known the harsh realities of children who land at the premises of City Railway Station Bangalore.BOSCO is the Saleisan Network for the street children's welfare in Bangalore.. Read More »

(ANS - Vatican City) - Last week the membership and roles of the General Council were determined. This morning the members of the 27th General Chapter went to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis.. Read More »

An 864-page Tiwa-English Dictionary (with English-Tiwa Index), compiled by noted linguist and polyglot Dr. (Fr) U V Jose,SDB was released by Rt Rev Paul Mattekkat DD, Bishop of Diphu, on 29 March 2014 at Umswai in the Karbi Anglong District of Assam. A large number of Tiwas from several villages around Umswai gathered to witness the release of what they called a 'truly monumental contribution to Tiwa culture and language'. Tiwa is spoken by the Tiwa tribe of Assam in Northeast India. The function also showcased many Tiwa cultural dances and songs.. Read More »

. ROME: The 27th General Chapter elected Fr Stefano Martoglio as the Councillor for the new Mediterranean region, and Fr Timothy Ploch as Councillor for the Inter-American region. . Read More »

(ANS - Rome)- The 27th General Chapter elected Fr Tadeusz Rozmus as Councillor for the new region of Central and Northern Europe. Fr Rozmus is at present Rector of the Salesian community of Perugia and was previously Provincial of Krakow in Poland. . Read More »

(ANS - Rome)- The 27th General Chapter has confirmed Fr Natale Vitali as Regional Councillor for America Southern Cone.''I was hoping someone else would get more votes, so that I could have a rest. However, I accept,'' Fr Vitali said jokingly. . Read More »

(ANS - Rome)- The 27th General Chapter elected Fr Václav Klement as Regional Councillor for East Asia-Oceania. For Fr Klement this is a return to the region where he was Councillor from 2002 to 2008. . Read More »

(ANS - Rome)- The 27th General Chapter has confirmed Fr Maria Arokiam Kanaga as Regional Councillor for South Asia. . Read More »

(ANS - Rome) - The 27th General Chapter has confirmed Bro. Jean Paul Muller as Economer General of the Salesian Congregation. . Read More »

. (ANS - Rome) - The 27th General Chapter has elected Fr Américo Raúl Chaquisse as the new Regional Councillor for Africa-Madagascar. Until now Fr Chaquisse has been Superior of the Vice-Province of Mozambique. He is the first African Councillor for the region and succeeds Fr Guillermo Basañes who was elected yesterday as Councillor for the Missions. . Read More »