In a brief yet meaningful ceremony held during the community’s evening prayer on 11 May 2026, Rev. Fr Sebastian Kuricheal, Provincial, officially installed Fr Joy Kachappilly as the new Rector of Don Bosco Technical School, Maligaon.

The ceremony began at 7.00 pm with the community gathering for evening prayer. Addressing those present, Fr Sebastian reflected on the significance of the Rector’s role in the community. Drawing on the Gospel passage from Mark 10:42–45, he spoke of the call to servant leadership, reminding the community that, in the Salesian tradition, leadership is above all a ministry of service, exercised for the good of every member.

As an expression of his readiness to assume this responsibility, Fr Joy made the Profession of Faith and signed the requisite documents in the presence of the assembly. Also present were Fr Jayaprakash, the Provincial Economer, and community members Fr Barnabas Mardi and Fr Jecky Sangma.

Following the ceremony, the hostel students gave the Provincial and the Economer a warm welcome with songs and a traditional Phoolan gamocha, and Fr Joy was felicitated on the occasion. Speaking to the students, Fr Provincial encouraged them to make full use of the opportunities and facilities at the institute to develop their skills and equip themselves to contribute meaningfully to their families and society.

In his response, Fr Joy expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Fr Provincial for the trust placed in him, and thanked all those present for their support and goodwill towards the Institute and its mission.