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Renewal of Religious Vows in PNG
Kumgi, PNG, 13 May 2018 -- On Sunday the Feast of The Ascension of the Lord, Cl (=practical trainee, candidate to the priesthood) Bernard Kaiau SDB renewed his vows for three years in the Society of Salesians of St. Don Bosco at Don Bosco Shrine, Simbu Province - PNG. It was a well organised program. […]
Lenten Message
The 2018 Message of Pope Francis for Lent is titled "Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold" (Matthew 24:12). In his message, the Holy Father invites the entire Church to experience this time of grace anew, with joy and in truth. "Above all, I urge the members of the […]
First Melanesian salesians encounter
Port Moresby, PNG, 30 June 2018 -- We seven Melanesian Salesians had an encounter together with the Provincial of the PGS Province Fr. Alfred Maravilla, SDB from 27th-30th of June at the Provincial House Port Moresby, PNG. I was very happy that I was part of the group discussing how the Salesian charism could be […]
International Short Film Festival an inspiration
Port Moresby, PNG, 4 August 2018 -- The Second International Short Film Festival (ISFF18) was held on 4th August, 2018 at the Paradise Cinema, Vision City, Port Moresby. The theme for the festival was: Youth Alive, Celebrating Life and Love. 250 persons young and old, participated in an emotional and reflective event. His Excellency, Apostolic […]
Cl. Philip Tsutsumi reached PNG for his first year of practical training
Port Moresby, PNG, 6 April 2018 -- Young Japanese Salesian, Cl. Philip Tsutsumi reached Papua New Guinea last April 5, 2018 for his first year of practical training. During first two weeks he will stay in the Port Moresby (East Boroko) provincial house for his initial orientation offered to all incoming missionaries to the Viceprovince […]
Sr. Lucy, FMA, Visitation
On the 14th of March 2018 the students had a great privilege to have the presence of sister Lucy, FMA (General Councilor) in her occasion of canonical visitation to the Salesian sisters in Solomon Islands. During her visit she was given an opportunity to share a morning talk with the students and staffs. She addressed […]
Lenten Message
The 2018 Message of Pope Francis for Lent is titled "Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold" (Matthew 24:12). In his message, the Holy Father invites the entire Church to experience this time of grace anew, with joy and in truth. "Above all, I urge the members of the […]
Catholic Teachers commissioned
DBTI Henderson Teachers are members of the Catholic Teachers Sodality (CTS). For the opening of the activities and their commissioning to their Mission work, on the 4th March, they all gathered at Holy Cross on Sunday. His Grace, Archbishop Christopher Cardone officiated in the occasion and in his short statement said, “Your mission as teachers […]
Editorial
Don Bosco

Don Bosco was creative, enthusiastic and enterprising in his work. He wrote and edited booklets, school texts, histories, digests, magazines, fliers, plays. From his earliest years as a priest, Don Bosco communicated through his whole demeanour and person, through games, talking, visiting, preaching, and publishing. Communicating through the internet and publishing is a priority for Salesians. Inspired by this example of Don Bosco and the early Salesians, Social Communication continues an important priority.