The Annual Retreat for the Confreres of the Salesian Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad commenced on September 6, 2010 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad. The preacher, Fr Samuel CPPS (Precious Blood Missionaries)- a young and dynamic priest with deep reflections on the word of God. There were 34 perpetually professed participants for the retreat which will conclude on 11 September 2010. Fr Raminedi Balaraju, Provincial exhorted the confreres, `retreat is a time for spiritual renewal and reinvigoration of the Salesian spirit`.. Read More »

``The family or home is the first seminary,`` stressed Bp Paul Maipan (Bishop of Khammam) and the special invitee on the occasion of the Parents` day (September 4, 2010) at St John`s Regional Seminary, Kondadaba. The chief guest(s) were the Parents of the Brothers doing their third year of Philosophy. In all 111 guests (parents and relatives) spent nearly two memorable days enjoying the royal hospitality offered by the community, especially through the hard work and sacrifice of the second and first year course Brothers. . Read More »

The 3rd batch of DB Tech Plus programme was successfully completed on 28th August 2010. The event was not solemnized due to the sudden death of Most Rev. Marampudi Joji, the arch-bishop of Hyderabad and a great friend of the institution. in his inaugural speech Fr. Miriyala Bala kishore SDB, Province Delegate for the Technical Commission highlighted the need for learning soft skills to get better placement in the IT companies.. Read More »

The 3rd batch of DB Tech Plus programme was successfully completed on 28th August 2010 with a thanking Mass celebrated by Fr. Bellamkonda Sudhakar Director of BSK development office and DHISHA, Job Placement and Career Guidance centre of the province. We could not make it grand because just on the previous day the Archbishop of Hyderabad died. The Programme began on 9th August 2010 by Fr. Miriyala Bala kishore SDB Province Delegate of the Technical Commission. He said that in today`s world along the Skill we need to learn soft skills to get into better companies for the placement. The Success of the Programme is 100% because all those who attended the progamme got placement.. Read More »

Sacred Heart Theological College had celebrated the COLLEGE DAY-FRESHERS` DAY 0n 06 September 2010. The celebration began with the Eucharist, presided over by Fr. George Maliekal, the Rector. The course-wise Volley Ball match was the mark of the day.. Read More »

2 September 2010 remains most memorable day for the Salesian Province of Hungary. It`s on this day, our dear confrere, Fr. Simon Manjooran has taken charge as its new provincial for a six-year term. He succeeds Fr. Albert van Hecke sdb, who hails from Belgium. Prior to this, he was the General councillor for the Europe Region for 12 years. . Read More »

Oh yes, the Dreamer must have been really pleased. The skies held out as we got ready for the inauguration of the first programme of Bosco Academy for Skills and Employment with Ministry of Rural Development in the Province of St. Joseph`s, Hyderabad. The hall was packed to capacity. The function was cruising along smoothly when the Father of Youth decided to let us know that his dreams for the young of this locality were truly being realised. His blessings came in the shape of torrential rain. Everyone realised that it was a good omen. The first round of training was truly on with not one vacant seat left to be filled up.. Read More »

The concept of Don Bosco Academy of having KG-PG has been realized, We believe that the hand of God has been guiding althrough to make this venture success. Today Don Bosco Academy has become a great asset for the poor youth of the Andhra and especially for the rural youth of Nalgonda Diocese. There are 1000 students in the high school, 500 students in the UG and PG College. . Read More »

Most Rev. Marampudi Joji DD, the Archbishop of Hyderabad, aged 68, passed away at 6pm on 27 August 2010 at Bishop`s House, in Secunderabad due to massive heart attack. . Read More »

Fr Raminedi Balaraju, the Provincial and the whole province was shocked to hear sad news of the sudden demise of Most Rev. Marampudi Joji D.D, the Arch Bishop of Hyderabad, a great friend of Salesians. We pay homage with profound gratitude and deep sorrow. He died at around 6.00 pm this evening (27.08.2010) due to massive heart attack.. Read More »