On 14 January 2021, we organised a day that was full of activities for the Anmol children of Tanghudhama. Sr. Smita Monis, social workers along with 22 inmates arrived at 11.00 am in Nandgad for an outing. The community of Nandgad gave them a warm welcome. The community organised some exciting and lively games for the children. It was indeed a joyful moment for all of us to see children

In Maria Vihar Nashik the Christmas celebration began from 22 December. There’s something about Christmas that brings people together — families, friends, and even people who don’t know each other. And so to celebrate this festival of Joy Peace and Love the sisters and teachers of Nursery and Vocational Training Centre organised a short programme in the morning and afternoon of 22nd December and then on 23 we had a

With great gusto and enthusiasm, all the Sisters gathered together on 23rd December to celebrate Christmas cum Workers day. We began with a prayer moment by Sr. Suvaran Luiji, which was followed by Christmas carols in different languages. Various entertainment programmes were carried out and the workers were felicitated by Sr. Rita Lobo. Games were conducted by the Sisters. The keynote of the day was the Agape meal shared together

On 20th December 2020, the Past pupils Unit of Auxilium Convent Pali Hill together with the sisters and a few staff, celebrated Christmas with 54 children from the streets of Bandra. They were gladly welcomed at the gate. After registering their names, snacks were distributed to all. The animators then entertained the children through various games and fun activities. They also danced and played to their hearts’ content. Sr. Moksha

The Laura Vicuna cooperators’ Unit meeting was held on 19th December at 5..00 pm. It started with a prayer by Sr. Nilima Rodrigues. All the office bearers, cooperators, aspirants, and the delegate were present. Fr. Anthony Patole was the resource person. He enlightened us with his inspiring words and explained to us the rules to be followed as a cooperator and also informed us about the work to be done

On 24th December 2020, the Salesian cooperators of Laura Vicuna Unit organized a Christmas Evening with the inmates of Asha Kiran. Mr. Shelke who gave a Christmas message to the children said that the coming of Christ brought a lot of joy, happiness and peace to the whole of humanity. Thus, we who celebrate Christmas need to spread that joy with others. Sr. Nilima Rodrigues along with Mr. Kedari and

For the first time in history, the traditional way of celebrating Christmas was shunned. It was a low-key celebration on 23rd December due to COVID-19 at Auxilium. A programme was organized online through Google meet and videos. The teachers did their best to create the Christmas spirit through Christmas carols and a prayer moment, praying for various intentions and especially asking the Divine Babe to rid us of this harmful

1 January 2021 began with much joy as the sisters and Novices of SHTC and Maria Vihar came together to celebrate the joys of Christmas and to begin the New Year. The celebration began at 12.30 pm with a prayer and fellowship meal prepared by both the communities with much love. And then we were divided into groups of 4 namely Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Angels. This was joy followed

Auxilium Baroda celebrated Christmas with great fervour and enthusiasm on 23rd December 2020.  The atmosphere of the campus resonated with the wonderful strains of Christmas carols. The school was beautifully decorated and all were dressed in red and white. The staff members gave different performances to spread the message of love, joy and peace, the true spirit of Christmas. Sr. Priscilla Travasso, the school manager in her message said that

On 24th December 2020, the students of Mazzarello Professional Academy animated a Christmas programme. It was started with a short prayer along with the lighting of a candle, which marked the presence of Christ among us. The students put up a skit based on the birth of Jesus and sang a carol. In the end, Sr. Caroline Menezes, the animator gave a short message on the meaning of Christmas, and