Don Bosco, South Asia

Myanmar: Salesian Cardinal appeals youth to persevere in non-violence * Philippines: Pope says, Thank you for the joy you bring to the world! * Vietnam: Locally raised money left over from Covid-19 relief send to Rome * India: Leadership program held for youth of 3 dioceses * Mumbai: Moving on from relief to self-sustainability *  Darjeeling: 28 Tea women take empowerment lessons in college *...

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISRODER (PTSD) In this edition of Psyche & Soul Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) presents Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, its causes, symptoms and treatment. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Pakistan: Sixth anniversary of martyrdom of past pupil Akash Bashir * Philippines : Tune in to Reflection on Seven Last Words . * Thailand: Students take to "Music as a Way of Learning”  * India: 40 Salesians for Diaconate Ordination. * Bangalore: Youth Takes Walking Pilgrimage to St. Joseph’s Shrine * Shillong: Don Bosco Tech turns out first Tangkhul Woman Carpenter * Manipur: College Youth...

7th to 13th March 2021 Myanmar: Salesian Cardinal appeals for peace and solidarity  *   Arunachal: Chief Minister inaugurates sports stadium at Don Bosco College    *   Nagaland: College leads Water Conservation Week  *  Australia: Lay Woman Becomes New Director of Mission Office    *   Guwahati: Don Bosco University Bags Social Responsibility Awar...

ANXIETY DISORDERS In this weekend’s edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com )  presents anxiety disorders which affect very many people. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

28th February to 6th March 2021 Hyderabad: First Solar Powered Province in the World *   Goa: Don Bosco Engineering college helps 75 startups in 2 years * Bangalore: Youth celebrate festival of friendship * Manila: Study Edition of the new 'Directory for Catechesis' published * Hong Kong: Two New books on first two Salesian Martyers published * Bangkok: 4th Extraordinary Chapter of the S...

SCHIZOPHRENIA - 3 Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekend's edition of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com )  explores the roots of schizophrenia and presents treatment options. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

20th February to 27th February 2021 Guwahati Salesians reach out to Artisans, Migrant Workers, Sick  * Health Department Gives Don Bosco University Certificate of Appreciation  *  Academia-Industry partnership empowers tea garden women  *  South Asia Economers meet in New Delhi *  Under 14 Football Tournament brings 45 city teams to Don Bosco Youth Centre

Psyche & Soul 35: SCHIZOPHRENIA - 2 Jose Parappully SDB, PhD Last week in Psyche & Soul, Dr. Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) presented one major symptom of schizophrenia, namely, delusions. In this edition he presents hallucinations and other symptoms. Full text is available at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Letter from Myanmar *  Don Bosco Green Alliance grows with simple storytelling * Papua New Guinea: Laudato Si, Resource Manual Published * Home country celebrates Czech Missionary in India * Don Bosco Alumna features in Television Reality show

Psyche & Soul 34: SCHIZOPHRENIA In this weekend's edition of Psyche & Soul Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) explores another major mental illness, namely, schizophrenia, particularly its symptom of delusions. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

South East Asia Celebrates New Year of the Ox  *  Pakistan: Multi religious youth discuss peace *  East and South Asia Cooperators hold first virtual meet  *  Philippines: Model grassroots sports program draws youth  *  Goa: Don Bosco forges ties to promote industry-institution collaboration *  India-Italy: Home town holds Peace march for Bengal Missionary V...

MAJOR DEPRESSION Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this weekend's edition of Psyche & Soul Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) presents Major Depression, the most common mental illness. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Restore democracy, release arrested leaders: Myanmar’s Salesian cardinal tells military  *  Rome: Rector Major’s Message to Salesian youth worldwide *  Rome: South Asia Regional says, focus on humility  *  Rome: Book on Salesian Worldwide Response to Covid Released * Hong Kong: Don Bosco’s Misison Dream on display * Kerala: Don Bosco priest student donates kidney to Hindu...

Psyche & Soul: THE BURDEN OF MENTAL ILLNESS Jose Parappully SDB, PHD In the last few Psyche & Soul podcasts Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmai.com ) presented aspects of mental health and wellbeing. In this weekend's podcast he focuses on the burden of mental illness, that is the prevalence rates of mental illness globally and especially in India. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Manipur: Don Bosco College Maram conferred Autonomous Status *  Mumbai: Community refrigerator opens for poor, hungry  *  Hyderabad: Salesians support agitating farmers *  Nagaland: Kohima school starts year long celebrations  * Assam: Don Bosco Scout Master appointed national trainer  *  Seoul: Alumnus fights ‘Corona Blue’ by plogging *  Rome: Provincial ap...

ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH: 7 MORE SIMPLE PRACTICES Jose Parappully SDB, PHD In this weekend’s podcast of Psyche & Soul, Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) presents seven more simple but very effective practices to enhance our mental health and wellbeing. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Mumbai alumni’s Salesian songs get world premiere  *   Chennai Alumni reach out to 10 neighbourhood communities  * Reflections for a Retreat in Covid Times Book launched  *  Philippines: 2,600 flood victim families helped  * Myanmar Provincial shares six year vision  *  Provincial appointed for Philippines South, Pakistan  *  Sri Lanka: Pig fa...

JOSE PARAPPULLY SDB, PHD In this weekend’s podcast of "Psyche & Soul" Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) presents 7 simple practices that can help us further enhance our mental health and wellbeing. Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

3 Tier celebrations for 39th Salesian Family Spirituality Days  *  Bible Action Songs for Children Launched on YouTube  *  Karnataka-Kerala Province Blessed with 12 New Priests *  Missionary Message for 11th of the month of January 2021  *  Salesian Receives a Certificate and Medal of Honour

ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH MEANINGFUL LIVING JOSE PARAPPULLY SDB, PHD In this weekend’s Psyche & Soul podcast Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com )  continues exploration of mental health and wellbeing by looking at the role of meaningful living.(Full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com

Alumni family gifts 17 Salesian Family Songs * Indian Salesian pens history of modern China  *  Thai Salesians Build Homes for Christians and Buddhists  *  Asian Bishops’ Office launches on-line Pastoral Communication Course

ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH GRATEFUL LIVING JOSE PARAPPULLY SDB, PHD In this weekend’s podcast Jose Parappully, Salesian priest and clinical psychologist at Sumedha Centre for Psychospiritual Wellbeing at Jeolikote, Uttarakhand ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) continues his exploration of mental health and wellbeing by looking at the role of gratitude in promoting it.

Asian Cardinal sees hope lessons in Corona Malady  * Past Pupils set inter-provincial solidarity trend  * Doyen of Youth Ministry in India, No more  * Sikkim youth group wins on-line carol competition  *  Rugby Catapults Tea Garden Girl on to global arena

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING In this first Psyche & Soul podcast of 2021 Dr. Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com )  explores mental health and wellbeing, an essential requisite for a happy and productive life. (Full text at  http://pojose.blogspot.com .