December 2025 - SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR (IND)

Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Poji Thovitho Elvis SDB

28/12/2025 IND SDB Ordination, Province News

The Salesian Province of Dimapur joyfully celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Poji Thovitho Elvis, SDB, on 27th December 2025. The sacred rite of ordination was conferred by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, Nagaland, in the presence of Salesians, religious, family members, and the faithful. Ordained at St. Xavier Parish Church, Meluri, Fr. Elvis is the first Salesian priest from the Pochury community, making the occasion a moment of great pride and joy for the local Church and the Salesian Congregation. The solemn Eucharistic celebration marked a significant milestone in his vocational journey, following years of

Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. L. Adaziio Joachim SDB

21/12/2025 IND SDB Ordination, Province News

The Salesian Province of Dimapur joyfully celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. L. Adaziio Joachim, SDB, on 20 December 2025 at St. John Bosco Church, Tadubi. The ordination was graciously conferred by Bishop Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal, in the presence of Salesians, religious, family members, and the faithful. The Eucharistic celebration was marked by prayerful participation and deep gratitude for the gift of priesthood. Following the Holy Mass, a felicitation programme was held, during which Fr. Adaziio was greeted with words of encouragement, appreciation, and prayerful support as he begins his priestly ministry. The Province thanks God

Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Anthony Gangchuipou Panmei SDB

20/12/2025 IND SDB Ordination, Province News

With deep joy and gratitude to God, the Salesian Province of Dimapur witnessed the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Anthony Gangchuipou Panmei, SDB, on 19 December 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Duiluan 2. The sacred rite was conferred by Bishop Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal, in the presence of priests, religious, family members, and a large gathering of the faithful. The liturgical celebration was marked by prayerful participation and a strong sense of thanksgiving for the gift of priestly vocation. Following the Holy Mass, a felicitation programme was held, featuring hymns of praise, messages of congratulations, words of

Don Bosco College Golaghat Marks Human and Animal Rights Day with Awareness Rally and Public Engagement

12/12/2025 IND SDB Assam, Colleges

Don Bosco College, Golaghat, observed International Human Rights Day in conjunction with Animal Rights Day, uniting students, faculty, and community members under the central theme “Human Rights and Our Everyday Essentials.” The event underscored the interconnectedness of human dignity, environmental responsibility, and animal welfare. Principal Fr. Dr. A. Amaladoss inaugurated the programme, stressing that human rights are not abstract principles but daily necessities shaping access, dignity, opportunity, and freedom. He launched the awareness rally, which covered Ward No. 2 and adjoining areas of Golaghat, urging participants to carry the message of rights and responsibilities beyond the campus. Fr. Kamil Horo,

Eight Novices from Dimapur Province Receive the Religious Cassock

09/12/2025 IND SDB Nagaland, News, Province News, Zubza Emmanus

A moment of profound grace unfolded at the Emmaus Salesian Novitiate, Sechü-Zubza, on 8th December 2025, as eight novices from our province, along with six from Guwahati Province, were clothed in the religious cassock during a solemn Holy Mass. Our Vice Provincial, Rev. Fr. Deli Kapani SDB, presided over the liturgy and addressed the young men with a powerful reflection on their new identity. He reminded them that wearing the cassock signifies their belonging to Christ and His Church, but cautioned that the true habit is worn within—embodying “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience” (Col 3:12). Drawing from Salesian spirituality,