The Charismatic Retreat for the Pre-novices at the Don Bosco Pre-novitiate House in Dotma concluded on Sunday, 13^th July 2025, leaving the young aspirants spiritually renewed and strengthened in their vocation. The retreat, preached by Rev. Fr Thadeus Kujur SDB, served as a powerful moment of grace and reflection for the Pre-novices, helping them to reconnect deeply with their dream of embracing the Salesian way of life.

Fr Thadeus Kujur, through his dynamic preaching and spiritual guidance, inspired the Pre-novices to listen attentively to the voice of God and respond wholeheartedly to their call. The sessions throughout the retreat focused on deepening faith, discerning one’s vocation, and cultivating a spirit of joy and generosity in following Christ.

At the conclusion of the retreat, Rev. Fr Mackley Gomes SDB, Director of the Pre-novitiate House, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the preacher. “We are deeply grateful to Fr Thadeus for guiding our young men to discover and reaffirm their inner calling. The retreat has not only touched their hearts but has also prepared them spiritually and emotionally for the one-year journey ahead,” he said.

Fr Gomes added that the Pre-novices are now well-prepared to enter more deeply into their formation journey, committed to growing in love for the Lord and in the Salesian charism of Don Bosco.