Rev. Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation and others during the release of the pictorial book on St Artemide Zatti in Bodo at the Provincial House, Odxel, Goa.
The pictorial book of St Artemide Zatti in the Bodo language was officially released by Rev. Fr. Silvio Roggia SDB, General Councillor for Formation, on 02 August 2025 at the Salesian Provincial House, Odxel, Goa, during the Annual South Asia Formation Commission (SAFC) Meeting. The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB, Rev. Bro. Raymond Callo SDB from the Formation Team, Rome, Rev. Fr. John Zosiama SDB, Provincial in-charge of Formation, and other members of the South Asia Formation Commission.
The Bodo version of the pictorial book was translated by Rev. Fr. Damian Basumatary, Fr. Sebastian Ishorarri, Fr. Kishor Moshahary, and Mr. Benedict Narzary. The book’s layout and design were meticulously prepared by Mr. Mithu Singh, a staff member of Don Bosco Provincial House, Panbazar.
Rev. Fr. Bivan Rodrigues Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial, introduced the pictorial book to the assembly, highlighting its significance. He also shared that the Garo edition of the book had been released earlier by Rev. Andrew R. Marak D.D., Bishop of Tura. Both the Bodo and Garo versions were distributed to all members of the SPCSA present at the meeting.
The decision to translate the book into local languages was taken at the SPCSA Annual Meeting in 2023. The province conveyed deep gratitude to all who contributed to making the pictorial book accessible in two major regional languages. Special thanks were extended to the Provincial for his encouragement, the Economer for financial support, Fr. Joy Kachappilly, the Social Communication Delegate, and Fr. Charles Deepen Lakra for overseeing the translation and printing process.
This initiative is a step forward in making the life and legacy of St Artemide Zatti known and accessible to a wider audience across linguistic communities.
