Don Bosco, South Asia

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/6l7M_ycN4sI   HEADLINES : 26th March to 1st April 2023 — India : 38 Salesians from two southern theologates ordained deacons. Merbin Joy reports from Chennai   *   India : 90 Widows get Livelihood support. Fr. Joseph Charles reports from Tiruchy   *   India : 27 Seminarians graduate in Philosophy. Fr Dickson Eugene reports from Aluva   *   India : Psychospiritual Wholene...

HEADLINES : 19th to 25th March 2023 —  India : MSMHC Sisters mark founder’s 100th priestly ordination worldwide. Sr Viji John reports from Generalate in Guwahati   *  India : 29 Deacons ordained at Salesian Theologate. Fr Jesudass Dhaveedu reports from Bangalore   *   India : 180 education leaders from 40 institutions learn Youth Ministry Dimensions. Merbin Joy reports from Chennai   *   Thailand...

HEADLINES : 12th to 18th March 2023 — Thailand : Salesian School facilitates ordination of 101 Buddhist novices. Fr. Ekasit Talhakultron reports from Bangkok  *   Vietnam : 130 aspirants from 3 centers join Lenten retreat. Br Hong Phuoc reports from Ho Chi Minh City  *   Sri Lanka : General Councilor for Missions visits Salesian pre-novitiate. Development Officer Fr Viraj...

HEADLINES : 5th to 11th March 2023 —  India - Team Visit stresses on lay collaboration and being “signs of the times in the digital world.” Delegate for  Social Communications Fr. Vanga Joseph reports from Hyderabad   *   India : Youth at Risk Pledge No to “Substance Use”. Fr. Joseph Prabhu reports from Chennai   *   India : 200 youth from 18 insti...

HEADLINES : 26th February to 4th March 2023 — India : Rector Major visits Hyderabad Province, holds team visit. Radio Salesian Director Fr C.M. Paul reports *   India : Youth hold pre-Lent retreat on Strenna theme. Youth Leader Leander Pereira reports from Mumbai  *   Philippines : Specific Formation for Salesian Brothers available in English. Leah Castro reports from Manila * &nbsp...

HEADLINES : 19th to 25th February 2023 — East Timor : Salesian Family Holds Joint Youth Ministry Formation. Fr Jolino Vieira reports from Fuiloro  * Philippines : National appointments for two Salesian Family Members. Janna Katreena Famacion reports  *   Papua New Guinea : Nine institutions to benefit from Solar Energy Project. Oimo Rova reports from Boroko *   India : Don Bosc...

HEADLINES : 12th to 18th February 2023 — India : North Bengal gets first Psychology Lab and Wellness Studio. Aditi Agarwal reports from Siliguri  *   India : Don Bosco Tech holds national conference. Fr Noble George reports from Bangalore  * East Timor : Two day training held for 200 Altar Servers. Fr Jolino Vieira reports from Fuiloro  *  Myanmar : Two-day Strenna 2023 pr...

HEADLINES : 5th to 11th February 2023 — Myanmar : Countrywide Silent Strike Marked second anniversary of Military Coup. Br Banhunlang Lyngdoh reports  *   Vietnam : 300 Youth from 9 parishes join youth day. Fr. Augustine DuPhuoc reports from Ho Chi Minh City  *   Sri Lanka – More than 6,000 people receive rice-meal donation. Fr Viraj Chamara reports from Negembo * Hong Kong : Y...

HEADLINES : 5th to 11th February 2023 — Philippines : Word and Life Publications Founder dies. Leah Castro reports from Manila * India : Psychological Wellness Centre marks 25 years with Mental Health Fair. Fr Joaquim Fernandes reports from Mumbai  * Cambodia : Strenna inspires practical initiatives by Salesian Family. Fr. Alberio Rodas reports from Tekla *  Australia : Ordination of 5 n...

HEADLINES : 22nd to 28th January 2023 — India : Salesian province offers 4 films on Don Bosco and Salesian heroes. Fr Anish Katti from Kerala gives details  *   India : Salesian family holds Free Cancer Camp. Fr Joaquim Fernandes reports from Mumbai  *  Thailand : School Wins Marching Show Band Trophy. Fr Ekasit Talhakultron reports from Bangkok  *  India : Altar Serv...

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/stUFnOF6ofk HEADLINES : 15th to 21st January 2023 — Italy : 28 out of 33 Salesian Family Groups attend 41st Spirituality Days. Sister Kae Uthomporn reports from Valdocco  * India : Salesian Family Reflects on Strenna 2023. Sudha Pillai reports from Mumbai  *   India : Don Bosco past pupils felicitate 10 Salesian College Sonada Alumni. Br Banhunlang Lyngdoh...

HEADLINES : 8th to 14th January 2023 — Rome : Indian author’s book explores Don Bosco as peace builder. Veronica Nelson D’Souza reports from Mumbai  *   India : India’s Forest Man joins Scouts to plant 3,500 trees. Fr George William reports from Guwahati  * East Timor : Practical Trainees and Post-Novice get training in social communication. Fr. Julio Mota reports from Dili *  ...

HEADLINES : 1st to 7th January 2023 — Italy : Strenna 2023 video launched from Generalate of Salesian Sisters. Br. Sunil Kerketta reports  *   India : Alumni organise Christmas exhibition in Kolkata Cathedral, Chief Minister and Archbishop attend. Banhunlang Lyngdoh gives details  * India : Assam Don Bosco University hosts 14th National Boscoree, Some 2,800 Scouts and Guides attend....

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/U0wPxRwyFBI HEADLINES : 25th to 31st December 2022 — India : Arunachal mission pioneer Salesian Bishop celebrates 40 years of priesthood. Fr Felix reports from Miao in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh  * Philippines : New Guidelines for Vocation Ministry issued. Br Elvino Louis Perira reports  *  India : Education Minister hands over documents declaring Autonomou...

HEADLINES : 18th to 24th December 2022 — Thailand : Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary mark 85th foundation year. Sr Uthomporn Saelow reports from Bangkok * India : Children at risk attend two day film making, produce own short film. Fr Rony Sebastian reports from Kochi in Kerala * India : Here’s an original Christmas Carol composition by student Brothers of Salesian College Sonada. This epi...

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/6PFRmJ7YqEw HEADLINES : 11th to 17th December 2022 — India : Salesian Sisters dedicate Shrine to St Mary Mazzarello. Sr Lydia from Guwahati, Assam gives the details *   India : 42 first professions, 45 final professions for MSMHC Sisters. Sr Viji John reports from Guwahati *  India : Two Salesians Receive Awards on International Human Rights Day. Br. Banhunlang...

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/8NHBke9UpgE HEADLINES : 4th to 10th December 2022 — India : Chapel dedicated to former Principal of Salesian College Sonada, Servant of God Bishop Orestes Marengo. Sr. Monica reports from Siliguri  *   India : Mumbai province celebrates 50 years. Br Aliester D’Souza reports form Mumbai  *  India : 11 Salesian Brothers study their Identity in the Churc...

YOUTUBE :   https://youtu.be/-gMFQoL-jic HEADLINES : 27th November to 3rd December 2022 — India : Don Bosco Tech produces Zatti Power: Indigenous Generator. Boscotech Program Coordinator Kunal Kanti Paul reports from Silchar, Assam  *  Mongolia : Salesians provide 5,100 saplings for Government’s Tree Planting Project. Fr Antonius Werun reports from Darkhan  *  Vietnam : Ro...

YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/EP6bQNatypA HEADLINES : 20th to 26th November 2022 — India : Eleven children from dysfunctional families take dream flight to meet celebrities in Mumbai. Br. Banhunlang Lyngdoh reports  *   Vietnam : General Formation Team member from Rome visits formation communities. Fr Augustine Phuoc reports from Ho Chi Minh City  *   India : Green Champs of Globa...

HEADLINES : 13th to19th November 2022 — India : Salesian College due to be Autonomous. Br. Banhunlang Lyngdoh of Psychology Department 5th semester reports from Siliguri *   India : Salesian priest trains hundreds of young Oil India executives. Pinky Sarkar, Youth Animator and Trainer at Don Bosco Institute of Management reports from Guwahati  *   Thailand : Salesian Youth Movement...

HEADLINES : 6th to 12th November 2022 — Thailand : BoscoLink news portal marks 25 years, Rector Major sends greetings. Fr Ekasit Talhakultorn reports from Hua Hin  * Nepal : Mission Councillor’s visit boosts Salesian dreams for the Himalayan Kingdom. Fr Augusty Pulickal reports from Kathmandu  *    Taiwan : Students get to know St. Zatti during lunch break. Fr Philip Huang repo...

HEADLINES : 30th October to 5th November 2022 — India : Chief Minister of Meghalaya state in northeast India Mr Conrad Sangma speaking at Youth EXPO  *   India : Salesian Bishop Nirmol Gomes launches book with 187 Amazing Marian Stories from FMA India. Sr Teresa Joseph reports from Bangalore  *    India : Salesian College hosts Kurseong-Darjeeling Zonal Youth Meet. Teresa...

HEADLINES : 23rd to 29th October 2022 — India – Rector Major in India for 10-days, visits Mumbai, Guwahati and Shillong provinces. Fr Joaquim Fernandes reports from Mumbai  * India : Salesian Family group founded during World War II marks 80th birth anniversary. Sister Monica Thangbiakmawii reports from Siliguri  * India : Meghalaya Chief Minister releases Salesian Archbishop’s 50th book...

HEADLINES : 16th to 22nd October 2022 — Thailand : Salesians help flood victims. Fr Ekasit Talhakultorn reports from Bangkok  *   East Timor – Church dedicated to St Callistus Caravario inaugurated in Uaimori Tula. Fr Jolino Vieira reports from Dili  *   Solomon Islands : Youth take part in 3-day celebrations. Fr Robinson Parappilly reports from Tetere  *   India : Co...

HEADLINES : 9th to 15th October 2022 — Vatican City : Brother Zatti’s Sainthood brings together Salesian Family world over. Fr. George Menamparampil reports from Rome *    India : The concluding ceremony marking 100 years of Salesian presence in the Assam Missions *  India : Special feature on Salesian Aspirantate of Bombay province at Lonavla. Salesian News Asia-Pacific, is a podca...