Don Bosco Visits Wyra

The pilgrim journey of the Casket of Don Bosco reached Don Bosco, Wyra on September 12, 2011. Confreres along with members of the school, Parish and neighbouring institutions gathered in large numbers to honour Don Bosco. Bp Paul Maipan of Khammam was the main celebrant of the Holy Mass. A variety of cultural programmes specially composed and choreographed for the occasion were performed. Read more...

The Wonder worker amidst the Wonderers at Karunapuram

Continuing its journey in the Salesian Province of Hyderabad, the casket of Don Bosco reached Karunapuram, the land of the Philosophers and students on September 11, 2011. Led by a candle lit procession, from the town centre to the Salesian house, Don Bosco was at home with his beloved - youngsters and young Salesians! The 7000 students of the vicinity, along with the Clerics and Brothers doing their Philosophical studies, the Salesian Sisters and the religious of the place were all set to celebrate Don Bosco.

Upon reaching Peddapendyala centre at 8 pm, Don Bosco was received with the traditional `kumbha aarathi' and led to the Salesian Community. Besides the lit candles and the faithful, the Brothers accompanied Don Bosco with the musical band. Read more...

With the FMAs at Nandigama

Don Bosco at Mariapuram

Cherishable moments at DB Chandur

Thronged by people, who over the years have 'known' Don Bosco and 'seen' him in the person of Priests and Brothers, now had a chance to meet him in person - none wanted to miss this golden opportunity. The people of Chandur (Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh) have long been beneficiaries of the educational and pastoral presence of Salesians (as well as FMAs). On September 11, 2011 the place was blessed with the holy presence of the relic of Don Bosco - indeed a gracious jubilee blessing. Read more...

Don Bosco at the Cathedral in Nalgonda

After a long and meaningful celebration of the presence of Don Bosco`s casket at Don Bosco Academy, the casket of Don Bosco reached the cathedral at Nalgonda. The casket of Don Bosco was led into the cathedral in the presence of the clergy and the faithful of Nalgonda town. Fr Jeevan, the parish priest welcomed the casket of Don Bosco in his introductory words and expressed his happiness as the casket of Don Bosco was brought to the cathedral. Read more...

DB accorded a royal welcome at Nalgonda

The sacred Relic of Don Bosco touring the Salesian Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad reached Don Bosco Academy, Nalgonda on 10th September 2011. The two hour long solemn procession through the town and the 4000 people in the campus ensured that Don Bosco was well received. Excitement led to eagerness and that was turned into devotion, once people encountered Don Bosco - a repetition of what Don Bosco did all along his life. Led by a beautifully decorated tractor... read more.

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...