Karbi Anglong in Assam set to witness Education Revolution

Guwahati, 2017 Aug 15 Braving militancy and taking on chronic underdevelopment in the hill district, Don Bosco plans to set up a chain of institutions in Diphu Karbi Anglong, the hill district in Central Assam ravaged by militancy and saddled with illiteracy, is set to witness a silent revolution in the field of education.  Read More »
Mukhim Rodrigues Bivan

Don Bosco Museum Shillong honours the defence personnel on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day
Mumbai, 2017 Aug 14 Shillong: With patriotism stirring the hearts of all Indians as we prepare to celebrate the 70th Independence of our beloved nation, the fervour found expression in the beautiful gesture of Don Bosco Museum, Shillong, in inviting several batches of the country's armed forces to a complimentary visit of the Museum. It was an idea that was born of the desire to acknowledge the service of our soldiers to the nation, and to thank them for being the sentinels of our freedom at the borders of our country and within it.  Read More »
Joaquim Fernandes

Salesian College, Dimapur stages Dance of Fortune
Dimapur, 2017 Aug 13 As a sign of gratitude to all who associate and collaborate with the Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), a concert on ''Dance of Fortune'' (a four act Drama) was staged on August 12th and 13th at Fr. Paul Bernick Memorial Auditorium in Dimapur.  Read More »
Anthony Christudoss

JYOTI: A Sadri Film Released
Dimapur, 2017 Aug 10 Don Bosco College, Golaghat had its freshers' day on 8th August 2017. In it, a short Film entitled 'JYOTI' was released and screened for the benefit of the students. It is a first ever Salesian production in sadri language.  Read More »
Anthony Christudoss

Playing for the Migrant Cause
Mumbai, 2017 Aug 10 Delhi: A census on migrants in India recently estimated that 45.36 crore people migrate to cities in a bid to make a better living. Migrants are not always welcome and struggle to gain a foot-hold in their new environment. Institutions like Bosco Enhancement Services for Tribals (BEST) look to raise the profile of migrants to provide skills to enhance their employability.  Read More »
Joaquim Fernandes

Father George Arimpoor SDB laid to Rest at Don Bosco Mannuthy
Mumbai, 2017 Aug 08 The Salesian Province of Bangalore mourns the demise of Father George Arimpoor (84), the former Economer of the Province on August 1, 2017 at Don Bosco Aluva. The mortal remains of Father Arimpoor were brought to Mannuthy around 11. 45 am on Wednesday, 2nd August. Father George, hailing from Thrissur District and being a close relation of the late Arch Bishop Joseph Kundukulam, was widely known in the Arch Diocese and the presence of two Bishops (Arch Bishop Andrews Thazath and Arch Bishop Emeritus Jacob Thoomkuzhy) and numerous priests and religious.  Read More »
Joaquim Fernandes

Boscom South Asia - Social Communication Delegates meet at Yercuad
Mumbai, 2017 Aug 07 The General Body meeting of Boscom South Asia, comprising of 11 Salesian provinces of India and of Sri Lanka was held from 3rd-4th August, 2017 at The Retreat Yercaud, Chennai. Father Agilan Sarprasadam the Vice Provincial of Tiruchy Province welcomed the BOSCOM members ''BOSCOM has a vital role in animating the youth in our society towards capacity building and seeking the Truth'' he said.  Read More »
Joaquim Fernandes

Foundation Day of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy
Tiruchy, 2017 Aug 07 The Salesian Province of Annai Velankanni Tiruchy (INT), celebrated its foundation day on 05 August 2017 at Don Bosco Thanjavur.  Read More »
Lawrence Britto Ashok

Father Stanislaus Swamikannu SDB appointed Rector at the Ratisbonne Salesian community in Jerusalem.
Chennai, 2017 Aug 05 In the evening of 3 August 2017, the community of Becchi Don Bosco celebrated the good work done by Father Stan, remembering the great bonds of friendship and love that he inspired throughout the community. ''I thank my God, each time I think of you and when I pray, I pray with gladness.'' These are the words of St. Paul to his people in Philippi. He is appointed as Rector of the Ratisbonne Salesian community in Jerusalem.  Read More »
MATTHEWS Dominic

Youth Pastoral Day at SIGA
Chennai, 2017 Aug 04 SIGA Polytechnic College, a leading institute of Printing Technology in South India, celebrated their Youth Pastoral Day on Wednesday, 26 July 2017. The glittering function was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. John Bosco Lourdusamy SDB, Vice Provincial of the Salesian Province of Chennai, in the presence of Fr. John Christy SDB, Rector, Father P. T. Joseph SDB, Principal, Father Parthibanraj SDB, Director of Deepagam, and Father Mani Lazar SDB, the Province Youth Director.  Read More »
PORUTHUR Joseph