en-us BIS - Hyderabad Province News http://www.donboscoindia.com © Copyright 2005 All rights reserved Thu 2 Sep 2010 0:01:58 India Standard Time kjlouis@vsnl.net Don Bosco India http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/images/toplogo1.gif http://www.donboscoindia.com/ 255 41 Visit http://www.donboscoindia.com http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4149 The Dream has Come True 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. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4142 Most Rev. Marampudi Joji, the Arch Bishop of Hyderabad passes away 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. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4140 Sudden Demise of Most Rev. Marampudi Joji DD, Great friend of Salesians 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. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4139 Philosophical Symposium on Ecology and Religion A half-day Philosophical symposium on Ecology and the role of different religions, especially Christianity, in the preservation of the Nature, was organized at St John`s Regional Seminary, Kondadaba on August 27, 2010. The six papers presented by the students themselves, formed the backbone of the symposium triggering an avalanche of questions and suggestions for immediate action. This academic exercise was well coordinated and organized by the Principal of the College, Fr Wilson Jose. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4146 Onam Celebrations at Don Bosco Philosophate, Karunapuram The festival of Onam was celebrated with spirit of love and togetherness at Karunapuram on 23 August 2010. The day began with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr CJ Mathew, the vice rector. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4129 Kids at St John`s, Kondadaba The first major collective outreach programme for the neighbourhood, directed specifically towards the children, was held at St John`s Regional Seminary, Kondadaba on August 22, 2010. Titled `Irugu Porugu` (immediate neighbourhood), the animation for the day witnessed 580 children, from 21 villages to which Seminarians visit every weekend, actively participate in the several activities of the programme. Mr Rajanna, the MPDC (Official representative) of Kothavalasa Mandal was the chief guest of the inaugural function. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4128 JOURNEYING TOWARDS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Fr Raja Donthi sdb, the Youth Director, BIRDY conducted a two-day workshop on Journeying towards personal and professional growth for 65 teachers at St.John`s High School, Karimnagar on 21st & 22nd August 2010. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4124 Induction training for the MoRD-BASE project at Hyderabad 3-6th August, 2010 a four day TOT (Induction) programme was organized for newly recruited Staff of the Bosco Academy for Skills and Training project supported by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. 52 Trainers have attended the programme from different provinces across the country organized by Mr Stanley Jones, Manager, Department of Learning & Development, Delhi. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4127 WORKSHOP AT BIRDY Fr.Raja Donthi conducted a half-day workshop on Personal & Professional Growth for Government APO`s organized by the Commission for Rural Development at BIRDY premises on 20th August 2010. http://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?proid=5&newsid=4117 MISSION COMMISSION MEMBERS MEET The meeting commenced at 3.00pm on 19 August 2010 in Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad. Around ten members were present for the meeting. Rev. Fr Balaraju Raminedi, Provincial initiated the meeting by welcoming REV. FR. VACLAV KLEMENT SDB, the General Councilor for Salesian Mission. After that Fr. Provincial briefly presented the mission work that is being done in the province. After which, the meeting was coloured by the General Councillor. He invited the province to strengthen the formation and mission sectors and gave an insight into the new frontiers.