The Social Communication Commission of the Province of Guwahati, led by Delegate Fr Joy Kachappilly and supported by a dedicated team of members, has been actively engaged in enhancing communication, digital outreach, and publication efforts. The commission’s work aligns with the Salesian mission of evangelization and education, leveraging modern tools to connect with communities and preserve cultural heritage.
Key Achievements (2024–2025)
- Digital Outreach:
The commission, has maintained a robust online presence:
Website: 343 posts since November 2024, 1,90,276 views, and 1,862 photos uploaded.
Social Media: 723 posts and 3,345 photos across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
YouTube: 23 videos, 243 subscribers, and 3 live sessions.
- Publications:
ING Newsline: Four issues published.
Books and Prayer Materials:
Horogor Poth (Assamese prayer book) and Seek the Lord (youth prayer book).
Pictorial book on Don Bosco in Assamese and The Life of St. Artemide Zatti in Garo.
Academic contributions: Thesis of Fr Francis Hembrom and a book by Fr Christopher Warlarpih, distributed freely to communities.
- Collaborative Efforts:
Regular updates on birthdays and death anniversaries of confreres via WhatsApp.
Participation in the BOSCOM National Level Meeting (June 2025) and upcoming executive meetings in Sonada (August 2025) and Shillong (2026).
Planned Activities (Coming Months)
1. Media and Content Development:
Regular updates to the province’s website, social media, and YouTube channel, including reels and vlogs.
Digital preservation of old musical albums (CDs, cassettes) in Assamese and other languages.
2. Publications:
Release of The Life of St. Artemide Zatti in Bodo, New Testament in Assamese, and Lives of Salesian Saints (collaboration with Dimapur Province).
Booklet on Salesian missionaries to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Don Bosco’s first missionary expedition.
Launch event for Fr Francis Hembrom’s book on 14 August 2025.
3. Training and Advocacy:
Workshops in formation centers and schools to promote responsible social media use.
Promotion of Servant of God Bishop Orestes Marengo’s devotion through media platforms.
