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Rectors’ Course Conducted with Record Numbers

Thomas Koonan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:07 +0000

Thirty Nine Rectors of communities from all over India gathered at Don Bosco Renewal Centre for an update on the issues facing the Salesian Religious superior today. The gathering spanning five full days was characterised by Salesian joy and tangible results as enumerated by the participants. Nearly all provinces were represented in this national gathering [...]

Integral Sabbatical Programme (ISP) Inaugurated at DB, Monvila

Thomas Koonan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:39 +0000

Bosco Institute of Psychology and Spirituality, a new venture of the Salesian Province of Bangalore, was inaugurated by Fr. Thomas Anchukandam (Salesian Provincial of Bangalore) on August 30, 2010 at a simple function at Don Bosco, Monvila, Trivandrum. Besides the Salesians of Don Bosco Monvila, confreres from the neighboring Salesians Communities of Trivandrum and Kollam [...]

Jubilee of Confreres on September 18 at Don Bosco, Vaduthala

Thomas Koonan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:41:26 +0000

The Salesians of the Sacred Heart Province of Bangalore celebrate the Jubilee of Confreres on September 18, 2010 at Don Bosco, Vaduthala.

Visit of the Mission Councillor to the Novitiate at Padivayal

Thomas Koonan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:32:11 +0000

Rev. Fr. Klement Vaclav (Councillor for Salesian Missions) visited the Salesian Novitiate at Mount Don Bosco, Padivayal on August 23. He arrived in the afternoon. He gave conferences to the novices and to the Salesian Staff. His visit was truly a blessing and an inspiration to the community. Bro Eugene Dickson SDB

Celebrations at Palluruthy

Thomas Koonan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:40:23 +0000

ANNIVERSARY OF BOSO NILAYAM Bosco Nilayam, Youth Hub of Don Bosco Snehabhavan, Palluruthy, had the anniversary celebration on a grand scale. Well known personalities graced the occasion and made it a special event. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Mercy Williams (Mayor of Kochi). Mr. Shamsuddin (Chairman, Standing Committee, Social Welfare, Corporation of Kochi) was [...]

BANGALORE SALESIANS TAKE LEAVE OF ST. AMBROSE CHURCH

Thomas Koonan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:01:09 +0000

The Bangalore Salesians bid ‘Adieu’ to St. Ambrose: A new phase in the history of St. Ambrose, Berkeley. Ten years of service of the Salesians of Bangalore Province at St. Ambrose Church, Berkeley, USA end on 1st September, 2010. The parish will be handed over to the Salesians of the Province of San Francisco, who [...]

Father of Fr Joe Kokkandathil Passes Away!

Thomas Koonan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:46:27 +0000

Mr Joseph, the father of Fr Joe Kokkandathil (Vice-Principal and Administrator, Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery) passed away at about 07.50 p.m. on August 30. He was 75 and had suffered a heart attack a few weeks back. The funeral is slated for 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 01, at St Augustine’s Church, Pulikkurumba (Kannur [...]

DBCLM Davangere Initiates Job Training through MoRD

Thomas Koonan — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:46:08 +0000

DBCLM (Don Bosco Child Labour Mission), which has always stood for the poorest of the poor, is on its way to give qualitative training to poor youth through the MORD (Ministry Of Rural Development) Project. This project was entrusted to DBTECH by the Government of India through MoRD, in order to provide basic job opportunities [...]

Onam at Don Bosco, Tumkur

Thomas Koonan — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:36:44 +0000

The festival of Onam was celebrated with spirit of brotherhood, love and justice. The celebration began with a solemn (Syrian Rite) Eucharist in the morning. The M. Sc (Nursing) students of a nearby college were part of the choir. These students prepared a beautiful flower carpet and a delicious Onam Sadhya. It was a new [...]

Onam at Don Bosco College, Angadikadavu

Thomas Koonan — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:07:38 +0000

Onam was celebrated solemnly in the campus of Don Bosco College, Angadikadavu. Fr. Francis Karackatt (Vice-Principal) along with the Maveli inaugurated the celebrations. The festive celebration began with floral carpet competition among the different departments. The MCJ Department secured the first place in this competition. The other folk competitions were Arm Wrestling and Tug of [...]