30 October 2019 marked the maiden visit of Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Shillong Province. The event was celebrated joyously and grandly where the campus was beautifully decked adding glamour and celebration to the occasion. At the struck of 9.35am the Rector Major made his majestic appearance along with the Salesians, escorted by the State Security Force. His arrival brought magic, love

The 12th Provincial Chapter of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shillong Province was held from 21-24 October 2019 at FMA Outreach, Lurshai – Lumshyiap, Shillong. 69 members took part in it which consisted of 35 members by right, 22 community delegates, 10 Province delegates and 2 invitees from the temporary professed Sisters. The theme that guided the assembly was “ Do whatever He tells you (Jn. 2:5) communities that generate life in the heart of our contemporary world”. The moderator for the

The Association of Salesian cooperators met for their 41st Annual Provincial Congress at Auxilium Girls School, Agartala - Tripura on 14-15 September 2019. Around 400 participants from the 18 centers took part in the meet; majority of whom had come from the state of Meghalaya.  The theme that guided the congress was "Do whatever He tells you" (Jn. 2:5) The inaugural function was held in the afternoon of 14 September marked with a flag hoisting in the open and the welcoming ceremony in th

The seven FMA provinces under the big umbrella of provincial conference of India met for their annual meeting from 20 – 22 August 2019 at FMA Outreach, Lumshyiap Shillong. The meeting brought together all the provincials, two delegates from each province and the national coordinators numbering thirty-one of them. Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, General Visiting Councillor presided over the gathering. The host province accorded the participants a warm and cordial welcome through a cultural pres

 14 July 2019 marked an important day for the Salesian Cooperators of Shillong Province when four more members were added to the association through the promise taking at Umden Centre. The promise-taking took place at the Parish Church of Mount Sinai, Umden with Fr. Peter Syiemlieh SDB, Parish Priest as the main celebrant at the Holy Eucharistic celebration.  The four Salesian Cooperators holding a lighted candle in their hands were accompanied to the altar by Mrs. Benita Marbaniang

The new building that will house the Sisters and the young people has now become a home with the inauguration and blessing of Auxilium Home Agartala on 19 May 2019. Sr. Elizabeth George FMA, Provincial of Shillong Province and Sr. Alphonsa Kurisinkal FMA, Provincial of Guwahati Province jointly inaugurated the house. Rt. Rev. Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC, Bishop of Agartala blessed the new home for the Sisters and the young people amidst cheers of gratitude and joy which resounded in hymns and pra

The Shillong Province was blessed with the presence of Sr. Maria Nieves Reboso, General Councillor for Formation and the Sisters of the Team; Sr. Maria Fisichella and Sr. Anelfreda Miranda from 8 to 18 April 2019. The purpose of the visit was the transmission of the Guidelines for the Formation Period of Temporary Vows; a result of the work done by the Formation Sector, the International Commission, the Formators and particularly the Temporary Professed Sisters from all over the world. On the

A group of 60 Sisters have come together at Auxilium Convent Nongthymmai - Shillong for the Annual Renewal Course. The week-long programme from 29 July to 03 August 2017 is organized by the Formation Team of the Province. The theme that guided the encounter is "Jesus Missionary of the Father" Among them eleven of them are preparing for the Final Vows whereas the other would Renew their Vows committing themselves to live the spirit of St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello. For more photos pl

Auxilium Girls School, Agartala takes pride in the exceptional talents of its students and never fails to award them for their hard work and dedication. This year was no exception as well. The 3rd batch of Class XII and 7th batch of Class X made Auxilium proud by their outstanding performance in the CBSE Board exams. As in every year, June 21, 2017 was dedicated to congratulate the Topper and to welcome the Freshers. This remarkable ceremony began by the welcoming of the guests Mr.GVS Satyana

In preparation for the forth coming Triennial Verifica 2018 the members of the Province represented by the Provincial Councillors, Animators, Provincial Team Members and the Principals of Schools gathered together at the Provincial House, Auxilium Shillong on 10 October 2017. The meeting made an in-depth study on the consolidated study that came from the various communities of the Province. The day began with a moment of prayer invoking the Holy Spirit of the Lord to take control of every mem