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Fulfilling a Dream: The First Salesian Cooperators of Boroko
On the 14th of September 2024, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, a historic event took place at DBTI Boroko. On this day, six new members of the Association of the Salesian Cooperators (ASC) made their promise in the presence of Fr. Gregorio Bicomong Jr., SDB, the superior of the PGS Vice-Province. These […]
Shaping Tomorrow: Global Salesian Communication Conference Empowers Digital Evangelization
Nearly all Salesian Social Communication delegates and laypeople from the East Asia-Oceania region joined their counterparts from other regions for the worldwide Salesian Communication Conference. The theme of the conference was "Shaping Tomorrow." Planned by the General Councillor for Social Communication, Fr. Gildásio Mendez, SDB, the conference was entrusted to Fr Macije Matia Makula, who […]
The DREAM that makes us DREAM
Don Bosco Technical School in Gabutu, Port Moresby, staged a musical based on Don Bosco's childhood dream at the age of nine. The entire school community, along with special guests, including religious congregations, members of the Salesian Family, children from the DB Gabutu Learning Center (Champions), and elementary pupils from Bereina, gathered to witness the […]
Embracing the Salesian Vocation: Professions of Young Salesians for the PGS Vice-province
On August 15, 2024, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, nine young Salesians made their First Religious Profession at the Shrine of St. John Bosco. Among them were three novices from the Vice Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands(PGS). They are Noah Bisam, Sisto Warito, and Peter Kamara. Their acceptance into the Congregation was a significant occasion, […]
Salesian Missions Day: Building Bridges Through Dialogue and Reflection
The Salesian Missions Day, with its theme "Builders of Dialogue," was held on June 8th at the Don Bosco Technological Institute, Port Moresby. It was attended by members of the Salesian family, including the ADMA, Past Pupil Association, the FMA sisters, Caritas, Missionaries of Mary Help of Christians sisters, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of […]
Inspiring Youths at Wantok Bosco Camp: Let Your Dreams Be Your Wings
Henderson, Solomon Islands: Over 200 youths gathered at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson, from June 7th to 9th to participate in the 5th Wantok Bosco camp in the Solomon Islands. In 2023, the Wantok Bosco was not held due to World Youth Day Celebration, which was hosted in Tetere at Don Bosco Rural Training Center. This year’s […]
Fostering Don Bosco’s Legacy through Bonding and Reflection
Since its launch in July 2023, Corporate Bosco, an organization for local associations and informal groups of past pupils and friends of Don Bosco in PNG and Solomon Islands, has aimed to connect individuals who have experienced or are inspired by Don Bosco's formation in various contexts. From June 14th to 17th, the executive committee […]
Honouring Mary Help of Christians
Nearly five hundred (500) oratorians, volunteer students, and staff gathered at Don Bosco Technological Institute’s gymnasium in East Boroko on May 26, 2024, to give special honor to Mother Mary, Help of Christians. The Oratorians carried flowers to the venue and offered them to Mother Mary at the start of the celebration. This was followed […]
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Don Bosco created a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit. He himself founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians of Don Bosco), the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters), the Association of Salesian Cooperators, and the Association Devoted to Mary Help (ADMA). Since then other groups have formed. Today 31 groups make up the Salesian Family spread throughout the world. These Groups have specifically distinct vocations but they live in communion with each other, share Don Bosco’s charism of ministering to the young especially those who are poor and at risk.
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