Salesian Family Religious:
The Salesian Family – Religious Commission of Guwahati Province, led by Delegate Fr. Sebastian Ishorary SDB and Secretary Sr. Tessy Potteparambil FMA, serves as a unifying body for religious congregations within the Salesian family. Comprising representatives from SDBs, FMAs, MSMHCs, SMIs, and VSDBs, the commission fosters collaboration, formation, and shared mission among religious groups.
Organizational Structure
- Regional Coordination:
Regional in-charges appointed for key areas:
Assam Plains, BTR, Garo Hills, Karbi Anglong, and Guwahati (Fr. Sebastian Ishorary).
Ensures localized leadership and tailored initiatives for diverse contexts.
- Representation:
Includes members from major congregations (FMA, MSMHC, SMI, VSDB), reflecting the Salesian family’s charism.
Key Activities and Plans
- Formation and Spiritual Growth:
Regional Study of the Strenna: Annual reflection on the Rector Major’s thematic guide.
Recollections and Animations: Common formation programs to deepen spiritual and vocational discernment.
Vocation Promotion: Collaborative efforts to encourage vocations across congregations.
- Celebrations and Collaboration:
Salesian Feasts: Joint celebrations of Don Bosco, Dominic Savio, and Mother Mazzarello feasts at regional levels.
Salesian Family Day: Annual event to strengthen bonds and shared mission.
- Governance and Expansion:
Yearly Meetings: Proposed gathering of provincials, vice-provincials, economers, and Salesian family delegates for strategic planning.
Province-Level Seminar: To align goals and enhance synergy among groups.
Future Goals (2025 and Beyond)
- Strengthen Regional Networks:
Regular half-yearly regional meetings to assess progress and address challenges.
- Joint Mission Initiatives:
Expand collaborative projects (e.g., youth outreach, eco-spirituality) leveraging each congregation’s strengths.
- Resource Sharing:
Pool formation materials, vocational resources, and best practices across congregations.
Activities for Salesian Family and Animation:
| Sl No | Activities Name | Place | Date | Resource Person | No of Participants |
| 1. | Salesian Family Day | Panbazar | 23 Jan 2025 | Fr Bivan R. Mukhim SDB | 87 |
| 2. | Salesian Family Day | Tura | 31 Jan 2025 | Fr Jogesh B. Sangma | 52 |
| 3. | Feast of Don Bosco | Panbazar | 31 Jan 2025 | Provincial House Community | 150 |
| 4. | Feast of Don Bosco | Diphu | 31 Jan 2025 | Community | 115 |
| 5. | Feast of Don Bosco | Azara | 30 Jan 2025 | ADBU | 75 |
| 6. | Feast of Don Bosco | Chapaguri | 31 Jan 2025 | DBC, Chapaguri | 45 |
| 7. | Salesian Family Day | Shallang | 31 Jan 2025 | Shallang Community | 24 |
