Formation Archives - Salesian Province of Dimapur (IND)

Formation of Prenovitiate Formators on Psycho-Sexual Integration: A Transformative Five-Day Training Programme

21/01/2024 IND SDB Formation, Province News

Dimapur, 20 January 2024: A comprehensive five-day training programme focusing on psycho-sexual integration for formators of pre-novitiates and postulancy commenced on 15 January 2024, at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur. The inaugural Eucharist, presided over by Rev Fr Jose Kuruvachira SDB, the Salesian Provincial of Dimapur Province, marked the commencement of this transformative journey. Rev Fr Nazarius Lakra, the Vice Provincial, extended a warm welcome and inaugurated the training programme, setting the stage for an insightful exploration of psycho-sexual integration. Fr. Robert Pen SDB, the South Asia Coordinator for Salesian Formation, took charge of coordinating the entire programme, ensuring

Delegates Engage in Three-Day Animation Program to Enhance Formation Process

03/08/2023 IND SDB Formation, Province News

Chennai, 2 August 2023: The Annual South Asia Formators’ Conference (SAFC) commenced at the Salesian Provincial House in Chennai on 2 August 2023. Formators from various provinces in South Asia gathered for a four-day meeting aimed at strengthening the formation process within the Salesian community. The event began with a warm welcome to the delegates by Fr. John Alexander SDB, Vice Provincial of Chennai, who extended greetings to Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB and Brother Raymond Callo SDB, the guest animators from Rome. Fr. Lordusamy Don Bosco SDB, Provincial of Chennai Province, and Fr. Koyickal Jose SDB, Provincial of Bangalore Province,

Eighteen Make Their First Commitment

24/05/2023 IND SDB Formation, Zubza Emmanus

Zubza 24 May 2023 : In a momentous event held at Emmaus Salesian Novitiate, the first profession ceremony of 18 novices unfolded under the benevolent presence of Fr Jose Kuruvachira, the Provincial of Dimapur Province. As the novices stood before the altar, their hearts filled with anticipation and a deep sense of commitment, a profound atmosphere of faith and devotion enveloped the chapel. The ceremony commenced with prayers, hymns, and readings that echoed through the sacred space. Relatives of the novices, filled with pride and love, were present to witness this significant milestone in their journey. With hands clasped in

Perpetual Profession at Harmutty

24/05/2023 IND SDB Formation, Harmutty St Xavier, Province News

On 14 May 2023 at 9:00 am, the Vice Provincial of Salesian Province of Dimapur, Fr Nazarius Lakra, presided over the perpetual profession ceremony of Cleric John Kharia SDB. The mass of perpetual profession opened the day’s proceeding which took place in St. Francis Xavier’s Harmutty Parish, Assam. On this occasion 11 priests, Sisters from neighbouring communities, Parishioners, as well as girls and boys from the hostels were present. This was followed by a felicitation programme to honour the newly perpetual professed. The people who attended the event had the opportunity to witness the celebration which manifested one’s commitment, dedication and