MESSAGE FROM THE PROVINCIAL
I am glad I have been able to visit all the communities of the province and get a feel of the province and meet as many confreres of the province. I thank you for the warm welcome you gave me and for accepting me as your new provincial superior. I had been hoping that this responsibility would not come to me. However, I have accepted this challenging and demanding ministry of animation and governance fully conscious of my limitations and relying on the unconditional love of God, His Grace, the guiding hand of Mother Mary, St. John Bosco, the good will and trust of my dear confreres and support of all the friends and collaborators of the province. As your new provincial, I promise you my affection and dedication as a humble servant of the Lord and a devoted son of our Blessed Mother. May Don Bosco remain our guide and inspirations in our special predilection for the young and the marginalized.
Love & Compassion - The Heart of Don Bosco’s Mission
For Don Bosco, love was not simply a feeling, it was a way of being present to others. He believed that every young person, especially those who were poor, neglected, or struggling, deserved to be welcomed with patience, dignity, and genuine affection.
History of Don Bosco's Life
St. John Bosco, the marvel of the 19th century, is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to the service of abandoned and marginalized young people. He challenged the way young people were treated in the desperate poverty that existed at that time in the city of Turin, Italy. Thus altering the course of history. He was driven by first-hand experience of the effects of dreadful poverty and hunger on the young people he came across, he was determined to change their condition. Others were inspired to follow him in responding to the needs of the young. He founded a Religious Order in the Catholic Church, called the Salesians. This order was established in the poverty of a city we consider it to be one of the most prosperous in the world today.
We the Salesians
The Salesians of Don Bosco, (SDB) are an international Roman Catholic Religious Order of men dedicated to be signs and bearers of the love of God for young people, especially those who are disadvantaged. Founded by Saint John Bosco in Italy during the Nineteenth Century, we now number about 16000 Priests and Brothers, present in 128 different countries all over the world.
Vision
We, the Salesians of the Province of New Delhi, spread in the vast and predominantly pluri-cultural and multi-religious States of North India, see ourselves entering the third millennium inspired by the Salesian charism and united as one family to work for the education and evangelization of the young, especially the poor and abandoned, to strengthen the faith of our Christian communities, and to promote the development of the socially deprived and marginalized people.
The Provincial Team
PROVINCIAL : Rev. Fr. Maniparamben Davis
VICE-PROVINCIAL: Rev Fr. Soy Vijay Noas
ECONOMER : Rev. Fr. Kollamkudy Sajin
MEMBER: Rev Fr. Naresh Kujur.
MEMBER: Rev. Fr. Sacrawat Edward
MEMBER: Bro. Thekkekurisunkal Roy Kurian
Member: Rev. Fr. Tirkey Pradeep Kumar
Member: Rev. Fr. Toppo Valerian
Secretary: Rev. Fr. Palattykoonathan Varghese
Community
1. ALAKNANDA – NEW DELHI
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5. DONBOSCO -NAVJEEVAN SOCIETY, CHANDIGARH Diocese of Simla – Chandigarh 2001 Historical Perspective Navjeevan Church / Don Bosco Centre, the Salesian …
Its Origin
The Salesian Province of New Delhi was carved out of Kolkata Province on 25 January 1997. It comprises of the present 12 States of Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Uttaranchal, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Geographically, it is the largest Salesian province in India though it is the smallest in terms of the number of confreres and houses. At present, it has 21 presences in 8 states and 10 dioceses of this region with 145 confreres of whom only 80 are in active apostolate. The States of Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttaranchal and Bihar (excepting the Santal belt under Kolkata Province) still do not have any Salesian presences.
BOSCO - Delhi
BOSCO – Delhi is the development wing of the Salesian Province of New Delhi. Created in the year 1999, it covers 8 states of North India under its wings.
The Developmental activities of the province were supported and supervised from Calcutta till 1997. By August 1997, BOSCO, the Project Office of the province was set up in New Delhi. Fr. A.M. Jose was appointed the Director. Since the Provincial Office at Okhla was not ready, the Project Office was temporarily based at Nazafgarh. In 200, the office started functioning independently with support of full time staff. And since June 2003, the BOSCO – Delhi office is in operation from its new office at Don Bosco Specialized centre, Okhla New Delhi.
Social Development
Historical Perspective
BOSCO – Delhi is the development wing of the Salesian Province of New Delhi. Created in the year 1999, it covers 8 states of North India under its wings.
Young at Risk
Street Children / Youth at Risk
- To reach out to more children at risk through establishing new centers
- To make the intervention more comprehensive
- To improve the infrastructure so as to provide better facilities
- Accompanying the youth in their development process
- De-addiction and care of the children / youth at risk.
- Providing alternative training and skills for employment.
Youth Pastoral
The Provincial Youth Pastoral Team of the Salesian Province of New Delhi consists of the following members.
Youth Pastoral Delegate: Fr. Naresh Kujur
Education
Education has always been at the heart of the mission of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Delhi Province. Inspired by the vision of St. John Bosco, our educational ministry seeks not only to impart knowledge, but to accompany young people in discovering their talents, building character, and preparing themselves for a meaningful and responsible life.
Homes & Hostels
For the Salesians of Don Bosco, a hostel is more than a place to stay. It is a home where a young person can feel safe, experience belonging, receive guidance, pursue education and discover the confidence to build a better future.
Inspired by the educational vision of St. John Bosco, the Salesian residential ministry reaches out especially to young people who come from rural and economically disadvantaged communities, children who are at risk, and students who live far from educational opportunities.
Don Bosco Education Policy
Inspired by the compassionate vision of Don Bosco, the Salesians of the Delhi Province are committed to walking with children and young people, especially those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, or deprived of opportunities.
Through our schools, hostels, children’s homes, vocational centres, and youth programmes, we strive to provide education, shelter, skills, care, and a safe environment where every young person can discover their dignity and potential.
Your contribution can help provide a child with education, nutritious meals, accommodation, learning materials, healthcare, vocational training, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Your generosity can change a young life.
Donate today. Support Don Bosco’s mission of empowering young people and building a future filled with dignity, hope, and opportunity.