Farewell from Hyderabad

The historical and the long awaited visit of the casket containing the sacred relic of Don Bosco left the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on 10th September 2011. Four long and memorable days of the presence of the relic of Don Bosco has indeed showered blessings in abundance on all those who paid a visit and prayed. The casket of Don Bosco was given a fitting and meaningful send off at... read more

Don Bosco at St Theresa's

Here are the photos of the visit of the relic of Don Bosco to St Theresa's Church, Sanathnagar. It was also the occasion for the blessing of the renovated Church.

DB meets St Theresa

The journey of love led by Don Bosco continued on September 9, 2011 to St Theresa's Church, Sanathnagar, the first Salesian Parish started by the Salesians in the city of Hyderabad. The double celebrations of the coming of Don Bosco and the blessing of the renovated Church were a sight to behold. In spite of different sodalities and groups of people paying their respects on an hourly basis, the rush of people never seem to end throughout the day.

Thanks to the spirited work of Fr Medabalimi Balaswamy and his active collaborators ... read more

Provincial Community around DB

The early hours of 09th September 9, 2011, the Provincial community spent time with Don Bosco and celebrated the Holy Eucharist around Don Bosco. One could see the serenity of the morning with the Provincial of Hyderabad, Fr Raminedi Balaraju and the other confreres concelebrate the Holy Eucharist with their founder in their midst. It seemed like they had relived the presence of their loving father. During the Eucharist the Provincial highlighted the need of recommitting one`s life to the teachings of Don Bosco. As a sign of this they renewed their vows in the presence of Don Bosco. The religious community bid goodbye to Don Bosco at 8 am.

St Mary's Cathedral, Secunderabad

A major stop of the relic outside the Salesian houses was at St Mary's Cathedral, Secunderabad. The relic was open for public veneration wherein large number of people from different walks of life, most of whom were familiar with Don Bosco, paid their homage to this great saint. Here are a few photos of the same stopover...

At St Mary's co-cathedral, Secunderabad

A major stop of the relic outside the Salesian houses was at St Mary's Cathedral, Secunderabad. The relic was open for public veneration wherein large number of people from different walks of life, most of whom were familiar with Don Bosco, paid their homage to this great saint.

Call it a matter of coincidence or choice, that Don Bosco, an ardent devotee of Mary, should once again find himself in a Church dedicated to Mary right on her b'day. The Holy Mass was presided over by the Vicar General of the archdiocese, Msgr Swarna Bernard and the sermon was preached by Fr Maddhichetty Noel sdb, the former Provincial. Read more...

Don Bosco at Sanathnagar

Here's the video of the presence of the relic at Don Bosco School, Sanathnagar...

DB at his own Shrine, Hyderabad

Hyderabad welcomes Don Bosco!

Don Bosco, the saint of the young reached the land of the Sultans (the historical city of Hyderabad) at 6 pm on the 6th of September 2011. The Salesian confreres and the parishioners of Bandlaguda,alongwith the priests, religious and devotees from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were present in earnest at the Shrine of Don Bosco to receive the one who has touched the lives of so many young people.
The concelebrated Eucharist by Rt. Rev. Thumma Bala, the archbishop of Hyderabad, the veneration of the Relic and the youth vigil were the highlights of the day. The youth and the faithful along with the Salesians waited ... read more.