Don Bosco in Ongole

The pilgrim journey of the Casket of Don Bosco had a rousing welcome at Ongole, in the Diocese of Nellore on September 18, 2011. The Salesian community, parish, the clergy and the faithful of Ongole Deanery made the visit of Don Bosco`s Casket memorable. The participation of the faithful in the whole night vigil with Don Bosco was indeed a great witness of faith and devotion. Read more...

The Salesian Sisters at Auxilium, Ongole extended a colourful reception to Don Bosco`s casket on 19th September 2011. Though the visit was quite short, intense moments of oneness with Don Bosco were vividly felt as the Salesian sisters led the entire gathering into spiritual mood. Rev Fr. Anthony Raj animated the prayer service in which all the parents, students participated devoutly.

Don Bosco at St Joseph's Cathedral, Nellore

The Diocese of Nellore was privileged to have the casket of Don Bosco on September 19, 2011. None other than the Bishop of the Diocese, Rev. Moses D. Prakasam, himself was present for the solemn reception, procession, veneration and Holy Mass around the casket, along with the clergy, religious and nearly 3000 lay faithful of the diocese. The occasion was coupled with the diocesan clergy recollection preached by Fr Yeruva Joji sdb, the vocation promoter of the Province who recently took charge of this responsibility.

In his sermon as well as the address to the people gathered, Bp Prakasam highlighted the sanctity of Don Bosco and expressed his great joy at having this rare privilege of the visit of this great Saint to his diocese. The local MLA, eminent members of the police force, ... Read more.