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Fostering Research Excellence: Don Bosco College’s, Maram, International Workshop on Innovative Research Writing

02/12/2024 IND SDB Colleges, Maram DBC, Province News, Seminar

Don Bosco College, Maram recently hosted a three-day international-level workshop on Innovative Research Writing organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram. Prof. George Thadathil SDB, the General Coordinator of Salesian Higher Education International (SHEI) Global Network, Rome, Italy was the resource person. The event, held from 21st to 23rd November, 2024 aimed to enhance research skills, foster critical thinking, and encourage innovative approaches to academic research. The workshop brought together a diverse group of faculty members, research scholars and students from various institutions across the country. The sessions were designed to address pressing

Community Unites for a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration at St. John Bosco Parish, Khoupum

12/10/2024 IND SDB Church, Khoupum DB, Manipur, Province News

On 11th October , over three thousand participants gathered at St. John Bosco Parish in Khoupum Valley today for a Solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist, accompanied by a solemn Eucharistic procession. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Most Rev. (Dr.) Linus Neli, Archbishop of Imphal, who inspired the faithful with his spiritual guidance. The gathering included parishioners from the local community as well as neighboring parishes from the Rongmei area, creating a vibrant atmosphere of fellowship and devotion. Approximately twenty priests and religious joined the celebration. Despite earlier weather forecasts predicting rain, the day unfolded with unexpected pleasant

St. Theresa Catholic Church, Golaghat Parish Celebrates Annual Feast

07/10/2024 IND SDB Assam, Golaghat DB, Province News

On Sunday, 06th October 2024, St. Theresa Catholic Church Golaghat Parish celebrated its annual parish feast with an impressive display of faith, culture, and community unity. The event was graced by the presence of Rt. Rev. Bishop Albert Hemrom, Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese, who presided over the Holy Eucharistic celebration and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 55 candidates, including children and adults, who had been diligently prepared for two months through catechism and faith formation by Sr. Veronica, Sr. Ebrani, and the catechists. The day began with a warm welcome for Bishop Hemrom from parish priest Fr. Kamil Horo

Youth Involve Celebrates 10 Years, Commemorates Bicentennial of Don Bosco’s Dream

25/09/2024 IND SDB Education, Jorhat Life Plus, Province News

Youth Involve (YI), an initiative of Bosco Institute Jorhat, celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside the bicentennial of Don Bosco’s dream, from September 17–19 at Siloam, Umiam. Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs leading as many social projects and initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors and coaches came together for 3 days of sharing experiences and insights, and learning from successes, failures, distractions and challenges, through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections and group activities. They were welcomed by Fr. George Palamattam SDB, the founder of Siloam. Youth Involve had its origin in the question, “Should young

Don Bosco College Golaghat Launches Don Bosco International Journal of Humanities and Social Science: A Multidisciplinary Annual Academic Journal

25/09/2024 IND SDB Education, Golaghat DBC, Province News

The Don Bosco International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DBIJHSS), with ISSN: 3048-6823 (Online), is a newly launched, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Research Cell of Don Bosco College Golaghat, Assam. The inaugural issue was released on May 13, 2024, marking the beginning of a significant platform for intellectual discourse and academic exchange across the diverse disciplines of humanities and social sciences. The journal, published annually, welcomes submissions in a variety of formats including scholarly research articles, essays, book reviews, and works of fiction. It aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogues and promote diverse cultural perspectives, bridging the gaps

Spiritual Renewal for 51 Salesians at First Annual Retreat.

23/09/2024 IND SDB Province News, Retreat

From September 16th to 22nd, 51 Salesians gathered for the annual retreat at Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL) in Dimapur. The retreat was preached by Fr. Dr. Thomas Anchukandam, SDB, from the Province of Bangalore. Fr. Thomas, currently the Director of the Institute of Salesian History at UPS Rome, is a former provincial of Bangalore and has served as a professor of Church History at Kristu Jyoti College (KJC), Bangalore. The retreat began with a warm introduction of the preacher by Fr. Deli, the Vice Provincial, who also welcomed the participants and set the tone for the

CATC – 77 successfully concludes at Don Bosco College Golaghat

04/09/2024 IND SDB Assam, Education, Golaghat DBC, Province News

Golaghat 3 September 2024: The Ten-Day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) – 77, held from August 18 to August 28, at Don Bosco College, Golaghat, brought together 400 NCC cadets and 200 college students from various educational institutions across Golaghat, Jorhat, and other districts of Assam. Don Bosco College hosted the NCC camp for the first time, and participants from diverse backgrounds joined in enhancing their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced trainers and officers. The 74 Assam Girls (I) Coy NCC under Jorhat Group organized the camp in collaboration with Don Bosco College. On the opening day,

XIX SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 11 August 2024

10/08/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30—5:2; John 6:41-51 A senior citizen went to a restaurant for lunch and always had soup. One day the manager asked him how he liked his meal. He replied: “Good but you could give me more bread. Two slices aren’t enough.”The next day the manager told the waitress to give the man four slices, then eight. Still not enough! The manager told the waitress to give him a whole loaf. But the senior citizen wanted more!The manager wanted to satisfy this customer. The next day, he ordered a huge loaf of bread from

XVIII SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 03 August 2024

03/08/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

CRAVING SOMETHING MORE…Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 The book “Acres of Diamonds” narrates the tale of Ali Hafed. Hafed, a wealthy Persian, owned a large farm with orchards, fields, and gardens. He had a lovely family and was a contented man.Contented till an old priest told Hafed that if he had a diamond the size of his thumb, he could own a dozen farms. Hafed asked: “Where can I find these diamonds?” The priest said: “Search for a river that runs over white sands between high mountains. In those sands, you will find diamonds.”Hafed went to bed

XVII SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 28 July 2024

27/07/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

HELP PEOPLE… HELP THEMSELVES2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 We have many and conflicting requests for help. For instance, you are working on a critical task and someone needs help. You return after a hard day at work and your child has a project/ needs a drop/ is unwell. Jesus experienced something similar.Today’s gospel opens with him going to the other side of the Sea of Galilee after John’s beheading to avoid danger or to grieve over his loss. He cannot be by himself: the crowds follow him; he is faced with an unexpected demand, an intrusion on his