A four-day Vocation Camp for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) concluded successfully at Don Bosco School, Amguri, on 13 January 2026, leaving the participants spiritually enriched and deeply inspired to discern God’s call in their lives. The camp, organised by the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, was held from 10 to 13…

Tangla Parish marked a historic and grace-filled moment with the celebration of its 73rd Annual Parish Sabha along with the Blessing and Dedication of the newly constructed St Peter’s Catholic Church at Niz Jhaparabari village, Udalguri District, Assam, on 10–11 January 2026. The two-day event brought together clergy, religious, parishioners, and faithful from neighbouring villages,…

The Annual Catholic Sabha of Doomni Parish was held with great devotion and joy on Sunday, 11 January 2026. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rt Rev Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil , D.D., the Bishop of Bongaigaon, who was the main celebrant for the occasion. A significant highlight of the celebration was the conferral of…

A four-day Vocation Camp for boys of the Bodoland Region was inaugurated at Don Bosco School, Amguri, from 10 to 13 January 2026, with the participation of 15 boys who have successfully passed Class VII. The camp was organised as part of its ongoing effort to promote and nurture vocations to the Priesthood and Religious…

The Province rejoiced as Dn. Wilson Topno, SDB was ordained a priest, marking a significant milestone in his journey of vocation and service to the Church. The Priestly Ordination was solemnly celebrated on Saturday, 10 January 2026, at 9.30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Dibrugarh, Assam. The celebration was presided over by Most…

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is set to create history with the launch of LACHIT-1 (Live Amateur Communication Hub for Innovative Technologies – One), the first satellite developed from Assam and the Northeast, aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 on January 12. The satellite will be launched under Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space’s Polar Access-1 (PA-1) programme, marking a significant…

Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, officially welcomed the Missionary Sisters of Mary Immaculate (MSMI) at Don Bosco Naringgre, a sub-centre of Holy Family Catholic Church, Rongjeng, on 08 January 2026. The formal welcoming and handing-over programme marked a significant moment in the pastoral and educational journey of the…

In his homily during the concluding Mass, Fr Threnius N. Sangma SDB exhorted the participants to listen attentively to God’s call in their lives and to courageously respond with generosity and trust, following the example of young Dominic Savio and the spirit of St John Bosco.

In his address, Fr. Jogesh B. Sangma highlighted five key points that deeply enriched and motivated the participants. He began by explaining the meaning of the name Don Bosco, noting that “Don” means Father and “Bosco” is the name, thus reminding the young candidates of the deeply fatherly spirit that lies at the heart of the Salesian charism. This fatherly love, he said, continues to guide and nurture young people even today.
He described the Vocation Camp as a special time of grace and learning, inviting the participants to remain attentive and open to God’s voice. The camp, he emphasized, is not merely a programme but a sacred opportunity to listen, reflect, and discern God’s personal call in their lives.
Speaking about the Salesian Congregation, Fr. Jogesh underlined its missionary nature, which constantly challenges young people to embrace courage, sacrifice, and a generous response to God’s mission, especially among the young and the poor. He encouraged the participants to dream big and not to be afraid of giving their lives fully in service of God and others.
Reflecting on the Oratory, he traced its origins to Don Bosco’s vision of a space that is a home, a school, a parish, and a playground. He explained how this holistic approach to formation continues to shape the Salesian mission, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of the young.
Concluding his address, Fr. Jogesh B. Sangma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Threnius N. Sangma SDB, Rector of the Boys Home at Tura, the community members of Boys Home, Rev. Fr. John Mathias M. Marak, SDB, Vocation Promoter and the entire Vocation Team for their dedicated accompaniment and guidance of the young candidates. He assured them of his prayers and encouragement as they continue to walk with the young on their journey of discernment.

The Salesian Novitiate, Sunnyside, Upper Shillong, organised a seminar on “The Dream of Don Bosco” on 26 December 2025, marking an important formative moment for the novices as they reflected on the charism and vision of St John Bosco.