Don Bosco, South Asia

Indian Salesian Cooperator scales Mount Everest  *  Hyderabad: Bosco Seva Kendra helps 720,000 People through Humanitarian Service  *  Nuns fight for Domestic worker rights  *  Don Bosco Sri Lanka supports war widows  *  Philippines: Six Salesians ordained deacons for four provinces  *  Thai Province Development Office launches Covid support progra...

Midlife VII (RE-) EMERGENCE OF SEXUALITY AND INTIMACY NEEDS Jose Parappully SDB, PhD . sumedhacentre@gmail.com In this edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully,  Salesian priest and clinical psychologist at Sumedha Centre for Psychospiritual Wellbeing at Jeolikote, Uttarakhand, presents another important Midlife dynamic, namely, Emergence or Re-Emergence of Sexuality and Intimacy ne...

Several Asian Salesian Family groups express Solidarity with Myanmar  *  Salesian Sisters mark 60 years of presence in Vietnam  *  ADMA Members show significant increase in Korea   *  Solomon Islands : Dads’ Program concludes with Corpus Christi celebrations   *   Papua New Guinea Students sell coconut scraper to raise funds for South Sudan sc...

Midlife VI: REDEEMING THE “SHADOW” Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this 50th edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully, Salesian priest and clinical psychologist at Sumedha Centre for Psychospiritual Wellbeing at Jeolikote, Uttarakhand ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ), talks about the redemption of the Shadow at Midlife.

Rome: Don Bosco Green Alliance leads Laudato Si, Action plan 2027  *   Philippines : Bosconian Young Framers Club boosts rural farming    * Thailand: Salesian ministers to Italians living in Bangkok  *     Korea: Alumni keep annual Marian Month in spite of pandemic  *   Asia Oceania : Past Pupils Online Congress Registration open  *   Nepal: S...

Midlife – V DE-ILLUSIONING JOSE PARAPPULLY SDB, PhD In this weekend’s edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully, Salesian priest and clinical psychologist at Sumedha Centre for Psychospiritual Wellbeing at Jeolikote, Uttarakhand ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) ,  explores another important midlife dynamic, namely, De-Illusioning. Full txt at http://pojose.blogspot.com/

Kolkata School gives Covid care facility for the poor  * Hyderabad: App Based Bible Diary launched  *  Chennai: Biryani for vaccines, thanks to Don Bosco alumni  *  New Delhi: BOSCO pledges 100 day free Meals on Wheels for the poor  *  Kolkata Alumnus Leads Future Proof Experiential Learning  *  South Asia: 113 philosophy students graduate from 7 Salesi...

MIDLIFE: REASSESSMENT OF “DREAMS.” In this weekend podcast of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully,  Salesian priest and clinical psychologist at Sumedha Centre for Psychospiritual Wellbeing at Jeolikote, Uttarakhand, ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) discusses the reassessment of  our “Dream”  at midlife. The dream is a vision we create for ourselves in our youth or early adulthood in rega...

South Asia: 121 Novices ready for first profession this year  * Kolkata : Salesians offer free covid medical to city slum dwellers *  Chennai: Prmiere Don Bosco School offers 104-bed facility for COVID Care *  Chennai : Salesians host online Summer Programme  *  New Delhi: Alumnus doctor resembles patron Don Bosco, says Teacher  *  Bangalore : Youth honour 500 nu...

The emotional awareness that slowly creeps upon us at midlife has profound impact on our psyche and soul, explains Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ). It leads to a reassessment of our priorities. Full text at http//: pojose.blogspot.com .

Myanmar : Salesian Cardinal calls for Global Week of prayer for China * Thailand : 11 young men start Salesian novitiate * Papua New Guinea : Two Media Education Seminars teach Hope Amid Covid, and News Writing Skills  * Sri Lanka: Don Bosco Development Centre reaches out to the needy * Turin : Feast day Mass of Mary Help of Christians to be made available worldwide  * India: Don Bosco R...

MIDLIFE: EMOTIONAL AWARENESS OF MORTALITY In the Psyche & Soul podcast last weekend, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) spoke of four kinds of journeys resulting from the quest for meaning and purpose at midlife. What triggers this quest is the “emotional awareness of one’s mortality .”  Full text at: http://pojose.blogspot.com

1.51 SALESIAN FAMILY NEWS ASIA PACIFIC (2nd to 8thMay 2021) # 98 Rome: Rector Major sends solidarity message to South Asia * India : 100 online counsellors reach out to Covid patients  * Bangalore: `Food to Your Doorstep` - a Don Bosco initiative * Bangalore: Salesian Leads Youth to be Covid Warriors in Hospitals * Mumbai: DB Green Alliance offers Global Plans for Earth Day * Darjeeling: Radi...

Midlife Journeying In this weekend's edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) describes four midlife journeys. A journey inward which includes a journey into the past, and a journey outward which includes a journey into the future. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

India: South Asia Salesian Covid-19 scenario grim  *   Bangalore: Alumnus, First Indian Salesian General Councilor Dies  * Manipur: Three Salesian Institutions bag coveted 'One District One Green Champion' award * Korea: Salesian Family stands with Myanmar People * Philippines: Webinar series on Educating the Salesian Way * Thailand: Sisters of the Queenship of Mary hold General Cha...

AWAKENING TO MIDLIFE Jose Parappully SDB, PhD During the past few weekend podcasts Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) has been presenting on Mental Health and Illness. This weekend he begins a series of podcasts on the Midlife Transition which has a profound impact on our lives. In this weekend's podcast he focuses on "Awakening to Midlife." Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekends’ edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) focuses on four salient features of the Paranoid Personality Disorder, namely, suspicion, intrapsychic dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and workplace dynamics, and presents some of the root causes that lead to the disorder, as well as treatme...

Kolkata: Salesian Alumnus archbishop dies * Indonesia: Mission Pioneer Dies in Spain * Philippines: Don Bosco Tech designs low cost ventilator to fight Covid * India: Don Bosco University Vice Chancellor gets Digital Leadership Award * Chennai: New Book on Management Studies Published * Goa: Robot designed by Engineering students save workers from chemical exposure *   Bangalore: First Batch...

Asia-Pacific: Past Pupils Plan Regional Congress * India: Multi-city youth pray for Myanmar  *   Bangalore: Kolkata Salesian’s review on Mother Teresa book gets rave review  *  Goa: Don Bosco College Produces Organic Jaggery  *  Darjeeling: College holds Training for Office and Support Staff

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekend’s edition of Psyche & Soul Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) describes Borderline Personality Disorder. He presents salient features, basic assumptions, genesis, and treatment options. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Youth pray for oppressed people of Myanmar  *  East Timor: Salesians shelter 3,000 flood victims  *   India: Legendary Makaibari Tea Planter gifts new variant Tea Saplings to Salesian College  *  Bangalore: Don Bosco Shows New Strategy for Societal Renewal  *  Arunachal: Alumnus blesses dental care unit in state’s only Catholic Hospital  *  Darjeel...

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekend’s edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) explores Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Full text at: http://pojose.blogspt.com

Myanmar : East Asia Oceania region shows solidarity and offers prayerful support  *  East Asia Oceania: Eco Team Ignites Ecological Education, Spirituality and Solidarity in the Region  *  Australia: Salesian College Alumnus Inks 3 Volume Media Books  *  Philippines - Salesian parish youth attend online Lenten retreat  *  India: Youth Wash One Another's Feet...

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER (NPD) In this weekend’s edition Dr. Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) explores Narcissistic Personality Disorder which takes a toll especially on our interpersonal relationships. He contrasts the Narcissistic  profile with Jesus' personality and presents Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet as the focus for prayer. Full tet at http://pojose.blogspo...

PERSONALITY DISORDERS Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekend's edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) explores another group of mental disorders, namely, Personality Disorders, which take a toll especially on our interpersonal relationships. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com