The Province joyfully welcomed its newly ordained deacons, Deacon Npenme Haisuilube SDB and Deacon Soren Dominic SDB, at the Provincial House, Panbazar, on 2 July 2026. The two deacons, who were ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate at Sacred Heart Theological College (SHTC), Mawlai, Shillong, on 1 July 2026, were warmly received by the Provincial, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, along with members of the Provincial House community.

Accompanying the newly ordained deacons were the Salesian brothers from Sacred Heart Theological College who have returned to the Province to participate in the Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2026, an annual pastoral initiative that enables Salesian brothers to engage with young people through faith formation, leadership training, and community outreach during the summer vacation.

During the welcome gathering, Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal congratulated Deacon Npenme Haisuilube and Deacon Soren Dominic on reaching this significant milestone in their Salesian vocation. He expressed his gratitude to God for the gift of their diaconate and encouraged them to embrace their ministry with humility, zeal, and a spirit of joyful service in the footsteps of St. John Bosco.

The Provincial also assured the newly ordained deacons of the prayers and support of the Province as they begin their diaconal ministry in their respective assignments, wishing them every blessing as they dedicate themselves to proclaiming the Gospel, serving the Church, and accompanying the young.