Salesians of Don Bosco – Guwahati Province
The Province celebrated the Jubilee of the Confreres 2026 on Saturday, 10 October, with a solemn Eucharistic celebration and a felicitation programme at St Joseph’s Co-Cathedral Church and Mama Margaret Hall, Panbazar. The celebration honoured confreres marking significant milestones in their religious profession and priestly ordination, expressing gratitude for their years of faithful service to…
The Province celebrated Province Community Day 2026 on Friday 09 October 2026, bringing together the confreres for a time of prayer, reflection, fraternal sharing and renewal of their commitment to the Salesian mission. During the homily at the Holy Mass, Rev. Fr Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial, called upon the confreres to strengthen communion, deepen their…
The Province organised its annual Animation Programme for Rectors and In-charges of Communities on October 9, 2026 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar. The programme brought together the leaders of various Salesian communities to reflect on their responsibilities, deepen their understanding of the Congregation’s priorities, and renew their commitment to the Salesian mission. In his…
The students of Class VI of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Panbazar, showcased their creativity and culinary skills through a classroom project titled “Fireless Cooking: A Creative Culinary Activity” on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The activity provided an opportunity for the young learners to explore food preparation without using fire, combining creativity, teamwork, and healthy…
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Minj SDB represented the Province at the Vocational Guidance Coordinators’ Meet, held from 8–10 October 2026 at Don Bosco House SPCSA, Dwarka 7, New Delhi. The meeting brought together Salesians involved in vocational animation and guidance from different provinces of India for reflection, sharing and coordination of efforts in promoting Salesian vocations….
A three-day programme for the elderly men of St John Bosco Parish, Mendal, was held from October 2 to 4, 2026, bringing together around 80 participants for a time of animation, reflection, fellowship and spiritual renewal. The programme was animated by Fr Paul Panichikal SDB, Fr Lukas Marak SDB and Sr Cecilia, who guided the…
The Province celebrated with joy the priestly ordination of Deacon Petrus Nanwar, SDB, a missionary from the Province who has been serving the Salesian mission in Venezuela for the past several years. The ordination ceremony was held on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at St Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, Golaghat, with Most Rev. Albert…
It was a proud and joyful moment at Don Bosco Vocational Institute, Amguri, as 62 young men and women successfully completed their vocational training in Tailoring and Driving and received their certificates on Sunday, 4 October 2026. The Amguri centre is a sub-centre of Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli. Rev. Fr. Cletus Sebastian, SDB, Executive…
As part of the Jubilee Year celebrations of St Francis of Assisi, the Azara Community, together with the Jesus Youth leaders of the campus, undertook a pilgrimage-cum-outing to St Francis Church, Mariampur, on 2 October 2026. The pilgrimage was an opportunity for the young people to step away from their usual campus routine and spend…
The Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, bade a prayerful farewell to Fr Xavier Tete SDB on Saturday, 3 October 2026. He died at St John’s Hospital, Guwahati, at 6.20 pm on Friday, 2 October 2026, after a brief illness. He was 54 years old and in the sixteenth year of his priesthood….