The Province organised a Regional Meeting of the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Region on Monday, 9 November 2026, at Christ the King Parish, Sojong. The meeting brought together confreres of the region for fraternal sharing, reflection on community life and animation in preparation for the forthcoming 23rd Provincial Chapter.
The animation programme on the 23rd Provincial Chapter was conducted by Rev. Fr Abhilash Vadakkekara SDB, who presented the significance, objectives and proposed timeframe of the forthcoming Chapter. He explained that the Provincial Chapter would serve as an important moment of grace for the Province, enabling the confreres to come together to reflect on their consecrated life, evaluate the priorities of the previous Provincial Chapter and discern the direction of the Province for the coming years. He also highlighted the importance of reviewing the Province’s journey and identifying concrete steps to strengthen its Salesian identity and mission.
The forthcoming 23rd Provincial Chapter is scheduled to be celebrated from 2 to 6 March 2027. The animation focused particularly on preparing the confreres to participate meaningfully in the Chapter through reflection, dialogue and collective discernment. Emphasising the centrality of consecrated life, Fr Abhilash reminded the confreres that their primary concern should not be merely the works they undertake but, above all, their personal relationship with Christ. He stressed that the Salesian mission must remain firmly directed towards young people, especially those who are poor, vulnerable and most in need of assistance.
Welcoming the confreres of the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Region, Rev. Fr Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial, expressed his gratitude for their presence and encouraged them to make the regional gathering an opportunity for genuine fraternity, mutual support and sharing of concerns. He appreciated the confreres who had taken up additional responsibilities in animating the communities and regions and acknowledged their contribution to the life and mission of the Province.
Following the animation, the rectors and in-charges of the various communities shared their respective community situations, experiences and concerns. The sharing provided an opportunity to discuss the realities of the different communities, identify challenges and reflect on ways to strengthen community life and the mission in the region.
As a concluding remark, the Provincial emphasised that every confrere has a responsibility to build up the community and strengthen the Salesian presence in the region. He particularly urged the confreres to take greater care of the schools entrusted to them, ensuring that these institutions remain vibrant centres of education and integral formation for young people. He also called for transparency and accountability in the management of accounts and financial matters, reminding the confreres that the Salesians are called to work with integrity and responsibility, especially as they serve among the poorest and most disadvantaged sections of society.
