flag. In his message, he stressed on the commitment of Don Bosco to educating the young people, especially the most marginalized and those neglected by the society.
he reminded everyone of the great works of Don Bosco, who dedicated his entire life to serve the poor youth of his time. He said that even today the work of Don Bosco is being continued through his sons, the Salesians.
BOKO: On the occasion of the inauguration of the bicentenary of the birth of Don Bosco, a peace rally was organized at Don Bosco, Boko, on 19th August 2014. Twenty two neighbouring schools came together for the rally. The rally was flagged off by Mr. Thankeshwar Rabha, the Chief of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council. The bicentenary jubilee flag was hoisted by Fr. Vincent Xalxo, the rector, in the presence of Fr. Saju Kariyil, the headmaster and the community members.
BARPETA ROAD: St. Joseph's Mission, Barpeta Road, held the opening of the bicentenary of the birth of St. John Bosco on 18th August. Rev. Fr. VM Thomas, the provincial, hoisted the bi-centenary flag, and joined the students in taking the pledge and in dedicating themselves to live the message and spirit of Don Bosco. Fr. Provincial challenged the young people present at the flag hoisting programme to believe in the power of imagination which can make seemingly impossible things possible.
DBC, TURA: Bicentenary inauguration at Don Bosco College, Tura, was held on 12th September. The function was held at 10:00 am with the hoisting of the jubilee flag by the district sports and youth affairs officer at the college campus. 2000 college students joined together to celebrate the opening of the year-long celebrations commemorating 200 year of Don Bosco's birth. On this day, the college also inaugurated a week of college activities. MALIGAON: Don Bosco Technical School, Maligaon, colourfully organised the inauguration of the bicentenary birth of Don Bosco on 16th August calling together all the students undergoing skill development in different trades. The jubilee flag was unfurled by Fr. Benny Alex, the Rector of the community. In his speech
DAMRA: The Salesian community and staff and students of Don Bosco, Damra, inaugurated Don Bosco's bicentenary celebration on 16th August 2014. Fr. Milon Narzary, the rector, presided over the flag hoisting ceremony and paid floral tributes to the bust of St. John Bosco, joined by the staff and the students. He exhorted everyone present to imitate St. John Bosco in his zeal and love for young people. Mr. Haris Rabha, Education Secretary of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, was the chief guest at the cultural programme. UMSWAI: The Salesian mission of Umswai, joined the rest of the Salesian world for the inauguration of the bicentenary celebration of the birth of St. John Bosco (16th August). Together with Fr. Quirinus Syiemlieh, the Rector and Principal and the Salesian sisters, the staff and the students pledged themselves to fulfill the dreams of Don Bosco through their commitment to their duties.
2014 NOVEMBER
KUMARIKATTA: 16th of August was a day of great joy for the boarders and the parishioners of St. Joseph's Church, Kumarikatta, as the whole family gathered together to inaugurate the bicentenary of the birth of Don Bosco. The Holy Mass at 6:30 am was celebrated by Fr. Bhaskar Raj Chintamalla, the Rector and Parish Priest. The jubilee flag was unfurled by Fr. Bhaskar.
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