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Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Kenya – The Salesian Province of East Africa (AFE) Launches the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan (2025–2029)
Kenya – The Salesian Province of East Africa (AFE) Launches the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan (2025–2029)
(ANS - Nairobi) – In a world grappling with the urgent need for environmental action, Don Bosco Kenya has taken a transformative step by launching the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan (2025–2029), under the patronage of Don Bosco Green Alliance. This ambitious initiative, unveiled on October 9, 2025, at the Provincial Headquarters of the Salesian Province of East Africa (AFE) in Nairobi, Kenya, represents a comprehensive roadmap to integrate ecological responsibility across all facets of Salesian education, pastoral care, and social engagement.
Italy – Raising Hope: An international celebration for the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si’
Italy – Raising Hope: An international celebration for the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si’
(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – From 1 to 3 October, the quiet beauty of Castel Gandolfo (Italy) hosted the Raising Hope Conference. Over 400 participants, religious leaders, scientists, Indigenous voices, youth advocates, and civil society members to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ powerful call to care for our common home. As member of the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), Don Bosco International (DBI) attended the conference, which was more than an event, it was a solidarity and spiritual movement.
Italy – Pope: God will ask us if we have cared for our common home
Italy – Pope: God will ask us if we have cared for our common home
(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – Pope Leo addresses participants in an international conference on climate justice and reflects on Pope Francis’ landmark ecological encyclical Laudato Si, noting that when the time comes, God will ask us if we cared for our common home.
On Wednesday afternoon, marking the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in the Raising Hope Conference, organised by the Laudato Si’ Movement.
In his address, the Pope expressed gratitude for the legacy of Pope Francis’ encyclical, noting how its message has inspired schools, dioceses, academic programmes, and international dialogue.
RMG – Fr. Savio Silveira Appointed Coordinator for Integral Ecology in Salesian Youth Ministry
RMG – Fr. Savio Silveira Appointed Coordinator for Integral Ecology in Salesian Youth Ministry
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Congregation has taken a bold step toward championing ecological education and sustainability by appointing Fr. Savio Silveira, SDB, as the Coordinator for Integral Ecology in the Salesian Youth Ministry Sector for the term 2025–2031. This move underscores the Congregation’s commitment to realizing the vision of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ and forming young people as stewards of the planet.
After completing a successful six-year tenure as Provincial of the Mumbai Province, Fr. Savio brings a wealth of experience in education, pastoral ministry, and social engagement to his new role. His sensitivity to environmental concerns and his dedication to sustainable development have long been hallmarks of his Salesian vocation.
COPeace: A Season of Creation Youth Event at DBYS Mumbai
COPeace: A Season of Creation Youth Event at DBYS Mumbai
COPeace, organised by the Archdiocesan Office of Environment (AOE), Mumbai in collaboration with the Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS), Mumbai was held on September 28, 2025, at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai. Sponsored by Penny and Ishwar Bajaj, the event brought together 34 participants in understanding the direct impact climate change has on daily lives, linking this with the issues at stake at COP30, and also engaged them in a creative competition to celebrate the Season of Creation.
Don Bosco Youth at GeoPACHA 2025 in Argentina
Don Bosco Youth at GeoPACHA 2025 in Argentina
On September 15, young people from the Don Bosco Oratory Student Residence in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, took part in the II GeoPACHA Conference, held at the city's Technology Hub. The event brought together more than 24 educational institutions from the province and 60 projects presented by students, who reflected on the importance of caring for the Earth and the commitment of young people to current socio-environmental challenges.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
In our fast-paced digital age, the latest smartphone or laptop / desktops often becomes obsolete within a few years—or even months. But what happens to our old devices once we discard them? The answer is troubling: they become part of the world’s growing mountain of electronic waste, or e-waste.
The ‘Thank you dance’
A boat of whale-watchers was on a trip in the coast of California. They noticed a small Humpback whale, trapped. It’s tail and flippers were entangled with fishing nets. Michael Fishbach and his team, who were on the boat thought that the humpback was already dead as it was floating on top of the water.
Month of March always reminds us of influential role the women play in our society. In the following paragraphs, we shall see about few convincing women personalities in environmental protection.
Gauri Devi
“Forest is like our mother’s home, we shall protect it come what may,” voice upraised by Gauri Devi of Chamoli as a weapon. This inspiring lady is known for Chipko Movement (chipko meaning hugging).
A Lenten reflection to stay-rooted (Pray), stay-integrated (Penance) and stay-connected (Share)
I picked up the title from the quote by John Muir, “And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” An apt invitation for the lent. Get deep into the forest, slow down, breathe deep, look around, see the hidden, hear the silence, smell and feel the forest. It has a lot to offer for our soul and for our human community.
Climate Change, a ‘threat multiplier’ for the marginalised
A UN reports states that nearly 32 million people got displaced due to climate-related hazards in 2022, which represents a 41 per cent increase compared to 2008. Apart from displacements caused directly from extreme weather, climate is called a ‘threat multiplier.’
2025 marks the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical letter on the Care for Our Common Home, in which he invited all people of good to “a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet” (Laudato Si’, 14).
I have picked up this line, “My good friend, what’s your name?” from the conversation Don Bosco had with a young lad, Bartholomew Garelli. He was beaten up by a sacristan for not knowing how to serve for Mass. Don Bosco rescued him from the sacristan, but the sacristan was angry at Don Bosco and said, “What does it matter to you?” Don Bosco, with the heart of a Good Shepherd, said, “It matters plenty. He’s my friend.”
by Fr. Ricopar Royan
The heart of a hummingbird is larger proportionate to its body and so it has a massive flight power. This tiny bird flies alone nearly 40 km/day during its 5,000 km migration. When our problems are oversized, let’s not give up but rely on our hearts’ power. Look for the next supply of energy.
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