By Sr. Priya Tauro The community of Mazzarello Centre Uttan, celebrated our Community Gratitude Day on the 10th of February along with our children and the staff. We prepared ourselves by thanking God for the various people who help us in carrying out the mission entrusted to us. On the 10th of February the community gathered round the Altar to thank God for the presence of each other. The

By Sr. Reshma Rosario “Gratitude is the attitude of a noble person” . With heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty we, on 15th February 2018 , the Auxilium Nandgad community was delighted to inaugurate the third floor of the Auxilium building. The inauguration programme began at 10.15 am with the prayer moment which was animated by Sr. Antonetta Horta. We thanked God for the great miracles God works in our everyday

“Gratitude is the best gift we can ever offer to others”. The students of our school expressed their gratitude the school Manager Sr. Wilma de Souza and also celebrated the feast of Bl. Eusebia Palomino. Their tiny feet kept tapping to the beat of the music. And through song they expressed their gratitude to all they receive from our institute. The students offered saplings as a token of appreciation to

32 youngsters with a broad smile as they ride on their bicycles… It was really excruciating to see number of young Adivasi boys and girls walking hours to reach their place of work/study. On 14 February, thanks to the financial support from our young friends from Turin, we saw 32 youngsters with a broad smile as they ride on their bicycles… This was fruit of a joint initiative of the

13 February was a memorable day in the life of our dear NIOS students, the Sisters and teachers. The Pinewoods at Karjat was an apt place for the students to enjoy and have fun. We started out at 7.30 am and from then on there was non-stop entertainment. The staff there offered us wholesome meals which were relished by all of us.  The swimming pools were occupied all the time

By Sr. Teotonia Vaz 12th February was a fabulous day for the community of Auxilium Benaulim. The staff and students expressed their gratitude for the educative and effective presence of the sisters. Auxilium Benaulim is famous for its “firsts” …. This year for the first time in the history of the school the Sisters went to school by cars arranged by the teachers, it was indeed an honour. The staff

By Sr. Vandana Malya “Shining as Lights in the World” On 11th of February 2018 Auxilium Girls Promotion Centre, Oros celebrated ‘Youth Day’ for the village youth. 45 youth participated in this formative programme. The registration began at 9:30 am .At 10:15 a.m. a session on POCSO Act of 2012 was conducted by Sr. Vandana Malya. At 11:15 a.m. the inaugural function started with a short prayer and lighting of

By Sr. Wilma Rodrigues One of our benefactors had invited the Sisters and the children to “Akuna Matata” resort which is owned by them.  Our children were very delighted to have this break. The day was packed with games. The children enjoyed and thank the benefactors for this ‘surprise day.’ The seashore was a welcome place for them to run, jump and enjoy. We returned home in the evening thanking

 By Sr. Wilma Rodrigues On 22nd January 2018 we celebrated the feast of our Father and Founder Don Bosco.  We had the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Patrick Dias SDB the Rector of Don Bosco Youth Services, Shirva. The Parish priest Fr. Lawrence D’Souza was also present.  We were glad to have our Salesian Cooperators and the educating community members too.  In his homily Fr. Patrick stressed about the qualities

On 5th and 6th of February 2018, our Provincial Rita Dora visited the community of Maria Niwas Kalathur. It was great joy for us to welcome her in our midst.  The Sisters together with children welcomed our Mother with a welcome song.  We all were very happy to see her and meet her personally as she listened and guided each one of us.  We are very grateful to her for