Province News Archives - SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR (IND)

SPCSA Team Animates Recollection and Salesian Pedagogy Program for Dimapur Province

14/02/2026 IND SDB Congregation, Province News, Seminar

Thirty-seven members of the Salesian Family of the Dimapur Province participated in a three-day spiritual and pedagogical animation held from February 12–14 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur. The program combined a recollection for Brothers in Practical Training with a two-day animation on Salesian Pedagogy conducted by the SPCSA National Office. The recollection, held on February 12 and animated by Vice Provincial Fr. Deli Kapani David SDB, included guided meditation, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, providing participants with an opportunity for spiritual renewal. The pedagogical animation that took place on February 13–14 was part

DON BOSCO HR. SEC. SCHOOL, DERGAON EXTENSION BUILDING INAUGURATED AND BLESSED

11/02/2026 IND SDB Dergaon DB, Education, News, Province News

10th February 2026 was indeed a memorable day in the golden annals of Don Bosco, and in particular the bosconians and the parents of DBHSS Dergaon. It was on that day the school extension building of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dergaon was jointly inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Provincial and Shri. Bhabendra Bharali MLA, Dergaon. It was blessed very Rev. Fr. Pampackal Joseph sdb, the Salesian Provincial of the Province of Dimapur. The inaugural function began at 10.30 am. The Dignitaries were received duely at the School Entrance gate amid fitting Bihu dance and flanked by the senior class students.

National Seminar Explores Indian Knowledge Systems and AI for Ethical, Spiritual Future

10/02/2026 IND SDB Assam, Colleges, Education, Golaghat DBC, Province News

The Department of Sociology and Education, Don Bosco College Golaghat, in association with its IQAC and Research Cell and the Department of Sociology, Furkating College, organized an ICSSR-sponsored national seminar titled “Indian Knowledge System and Artificial Intelligence: Future of Spiritualism through the Lens of Culture, Ethics and Education – under Viksit Bharat.” The two-day hybrid seminar, held on February 5–6, brought together scholars, educators, and practitioners to examine how artificial intelligence can align with India’s cultural and spiritual heritage to support ethical development toward a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The inaugural day began with spot registration, followed by a ceremonial

Laying of Foundation for Spirituality Centre at DBVTC

31/01/2026 IND SDB Congregation, News, Province News

On 31st January a significant milestone unfolded at Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre (DBVTC) with the blessing and laying of foundation of a new Spirituality Centre. Fr. Joseph Pampackal, the Provincial, blessed the site and laid the foundation stone, joined by Fr. Deli David, Vice Provincial, and Fr. Rajeesh Devasia, Economer, along with confreres from the Dimapur region. In his address, Fr. Provincial emphasized that this initiative addresses a critical need for the spiritual well-being of God’s people and shared that establishing a Spirituality Centre has been a long-standing dream of the province. Fr. Rajeesh Devasia delivered the welcome note

Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Kamei Singnaupou Fidelis SDB

03/01/2026 IND SDB Ordination, Province News, Vocation

The Salesian Province of Dimapur joyfully celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Kamei Singnaupou Fidelis, SDB, on 3 January 2026 at St. Barbara Church, L. Khunou (Namkaolong-1), under St. John Bosco Parish, Khoupum, Noney District, Manipur. The sacred rite of ordination was conferred by Most Rev. Dr. Linus Neli, DD, Archbishop of Imphal, in the presence of Salesians, religious, family members, and a large gathering of the faithful. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was marked by deep prayer and thanksgiving for the gift of priesthood bestowed upon the Church. A Thanksgiving Mass was also celebrated on 4 January 2026 at

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

CAMPOREE 2025 – A CELEBRATION OF FAITH, FRIENDSHIP & THE SCOUTING SPIRIT

21/12/2025 IND SDB Education, News, Province News, School, Youth

Camporee 2025, organized by Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Dimapur, was held from 16 to 20 December 2025 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The event brought together nearly 750 Scouts and Guides from 22 schools across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, creating a vibrant platform of unity, discipline, faith, and youthful enthusiasm. Day 1 – 16 December: Arrival, Registration and Introduction Participants arrived on the Don Bosco campus and were warmly received, followed by systematic registration and orientation. Rev. Fr. Theotimus Lakra, SDB, Organising Secretary, formally introduced the officials of Camporee 2025. The symbolic handing

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

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,