Studies Archives - SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR (IND)

Fr. Mekrüo Lawrence SDB Successfully Defends MTH Thesis on Salesian Youth Ministry Among Northeast Migrant Youth

14/03/2024 IND SDB News, Province News, Studies

Bangalore 11 March 2024: In a significant academic milestone, Fr. Mekrüo Lawrence SDB has successfully defended his Master of Theology (MTH) thesis titled “The Challenges and Opportunities for Salesian Youth Ministry Among the Northeast Migrant Youth at Bengaluru: An Explorative Study in the Light of the Magisterium of the Church.” Under the guidance of Dr. Sivy Koroth SDB, Fr. Lawrence delved into the pressing issue of migration from northeastern states to metropolitan cities like Bengaluru in search of better opportunities. His research aimed to shed light on the specific challenges faced by migrant youth from the Northeast in urban settings

Fr. Kangba Talung William Successfully Defends MTH Thesis on Youth at Risk in Dimapur Salesian Province

12/03/2024 IND SDB News, Province News, Studies

Bangalore: 11 March 2024 In a remarkable academic achievement, Fr. Kangba Talung William, SDB, has successfully defended his Master of Theology (MTH) thesis. The thesis, titled “PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE YOUNG AT RISK IN THE SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR: A REFLECTION ON GOD’S PREDILECTION FOR THE ANAWIM,” delves into a crucial aspect of pastoral care and social responsibility within the Salesian Province of Dimapur. Fr. William’s thesis, guided by Fr. Koroth Sivy, SDB, aimed to address crucial objectives, including objectively assessing the situation and causes leading to youth vulnerability, deepening biblical understanding of God’s concern for the marginalized (anawim), and

Fr. Michael Lugun Successfully Defends Thesis on the Contribution of Catechists in Evangelizing Mission of the Church

01/08/2023 IND SDB Church, News, Results, Studies

Shillong: 4 May 2023: In a significant academic event, Fr. Michael Lugun, a Salesian Catholic priest, successfully defended his thesis titled “The Contribution of Catechists in the Evangelizing Mission of the Church with a particular reference to Dibrugarh mission.” The defense took place on 4th May 2023 at an esteemed institution in Dibrugarh, Assam. Under the guidance of Fr. Barnes Mawrie, also a Salesian priest, Fr. Michael Lugun’s research focused on the identity, role, and vocation of lay catechists. The study’s primary objective was to shed light on the often overlooked and underappreciated works of local catechists and acknowledge their

Fr. GANGMEI Gailangam Timothy SDB Successfully Defends Licentiate Thesis with Honours

04/07/2023 IND SDB Province News, Results, Studies

Messina, Italy 4 July 2023: In a momentous occasion, Fr. GANGMEI Gailangam Timothy SDB, hailing from Dimapur Province, successfully defended his licentiate in Catechetics on 14 June 2023, at the Università Teologica “San Tommaso” in Messina, Sicily, Italy. Fr. Timothy’s exceptional performance during his defense earned him the prestigious distinction of 110E Lode. The title of his licentiate thesis was “Empowerment e Management Parrocchiale per la Catechesi: Analisi dei modelli catechistici in prospettiva progettuale” (Empowerment and Parish Management for Catechesis: Analysis of Catechetical Models from a Project Perspective). Under the guidance of Fr. Antonino Romano SDB, Fr. Timothy delved into