Don Bosco Archives - Salesian Province of Dimapur (IND)

Nurturing Young Minds: Salient Features of Don Bosco’s Educative System

16/07/2023 IND SDB Don Bosco, Publication

“Salient Features of the Educative System of Don Bosco” is a booklet published in 2022 by Don Bosco Publications Dimapur. It focuses on the Preventive system of Don Bosco, a renowned educational approach developed by Saint John Bosco, also known as Don Bosco. The context of the booklet indicates that it is a compilation of insights from two contributors, Fr. Mathew Pulingathil SDB and Alex Pulimoottil SDB. Fr. Mathew Pulingathil is acknowledged as a prominent teacher of Salesian life, both through his teachings and exemplary life. The booklet combines Fr. Mathew’s notes with additional contributions from Alex Pulimoottil, aiming to

Rector Major of Salesians of Don Bosco Declared Cardinal by Pope Francis during the Angelus

09/07/2023 IND SDB Church, Congregation, Don Bosco, News

Rome 09 July 2023: In a significant announcement during the Angelus on 09 July 2023, Pope Francis declared Rev Fr Angel Fernandez Artime, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), as a Cardinal. The declaration came as a recognition of Fr Angel Fernandez Artime’s dedicated service to the Church and his leadership within the Salesian Order. Fr Angel Fernandez Artime, born on 21 August 1960, is a Roman Catholic Priest hailing from the Salesians of Don Bosco. He was elected as the Rector Major of the Salesians on 24 May 2014, becoming the 10th successor of Don

Embracing the Path: Lay Holiness in the Salesian Family

06/07/2023 IND SDB Don Bosco, Province News, Publication

“Lay Holiness in the Salesian Family” by Fr Mathai Kottarathil SDB, a small booklet published in 2022 under the banner of Don Bosco Publications, Dimapur. “Lay Holiness in the Salesian Family” by Fr Mathai Kottarathil SDB is a compelling and insightful booklet that explores the integral role of the laity within the Salesian charism. In this concise yet impactful work, Fr Mathai delves into the concept of holiness and presents a diverse range of examples to illustrate how lay members of the Salesian Family have embraced and embodied this call to holiness. The booklet begins by highlighting the Salesian charism

Province of St. Francis de Sales Dimapur (IND)

23/06/2023 IND SDB Don Bosco, Province News

When Fr. Thomas Panakezham, the Regional Superior for Asia, announced the division of the Province of Guwahati on 8th August 1981, it signalled a new phase in the growth and development of the Salesian Missions in North East India. The vast geographical territory, coupled with the rapid expansion of the Province of Guwahati, had made the division imperative for the effective development and coordination of the Salesian works in the region. A definitive step towards the division of the Province of Guwahati was initiated on 17th December 1980, when Fr. Thomas Panakezham, sent a letter to all the confreres of the Province