In April, the project to build three more classrooms to meet the increasing demand of the Learning Centres and to provide better infrastructure began. Due to rain and issue posed by COVID-19, the progress of the work got disturbed. In July, the work resumed. But, the work got obstructed again due to heavy and continuous […]
June 24, 2020 - Two Melanesians made their first profession as Salesians of Don Bosco at Lawaan, Cebu Philippines. Both come from East New Britain Province. Br. Thomas Warwara finished his Grade 12 at Utmei Secondary School, while Br. Joshua Tarere finished Grade 12 at Vuvu Secondary School. After Grade 12 they enrolled at Don […]
150th anniversary of Don Bosco Past Pupils Association 24th of June 2020 marks the 150 anniversary of the foundation of the Don Bosco Past Pupils' Association. Starting 1870 Charles Gastini and his fellow past pupils came to greet Don Bosco on his feast day every 24th of June in the Oratory at Valdocco. Today millions […]
On June 14, 1980 the first group Salesians arrived in Araimiri, Papua New Guinea. To commemorate this 40th anniversary last June 13 Bp. Pedro Baquero of Kerema presided the Eucharist together with Salesian priests representing the different settings of the PGS Vice Province. This was followed by a programme animated by students of Don Bosco Araimiri Secondary School. […]
The Rector Major of the Salesians has appointed Fr. Gregorio Bicomong Jr as Provincial of PGS from 2020-2026. Fr. Greg was born on October 19, 1962 in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He made his first religious profession in Canlubang on April 1, 1981. From 1987-1990 he made his theological studies at the Salesian Pontifical University, […]
May 5, 2020 - The Salesians spearheaded the prompt response with the other members of the Salesian Family all over the world to help the communities affected by Covid-19. Many people of goodwill responded with small donations, but the number of such donors was large. Hence, a lot of charitable services was extended to many […]
Spreading Awareness on Covid 19 The Salesians of Don Bosco in Papua New Guinea and in the Solomon Islands continue their work in spreading awareness to prevent the spread of Covid19 virus in both countries. Last March they have produced a video inviting people to protect themselves from the virus. Now they have prepared 11 flyers […]