Bangalore, India – December 2023 – The Salesian Province of India-Bangalore (INK) celebrated Salesian Family Day, which took place on two distinct occasions and in two places: on 26 November in the State of Karnataka, at Don Bosco Ajjanahalli, and on 3 December in the State of Kerala, at Don Bosco Vaduthala. In total, more than 350 members of the Salesian Family participated, belonging to different groups, including Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Cooperators, members of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA), Volunteers of Don Bosco, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, Catechist Sisters of Mary Immaculate Help of Christians and Sisters of Maria Auxiliatrix (SMA). Numerous activities were organised during the two days,  and the participants were able to experience an atmosphere of authentic family communion. The presence of Fr Jose Thomas Koyickal, Superior of the Province of Bangalore, and Fr Shalbin Kalanchery Paul, Vice-Provincial, added further joy and closeness among the members of the Salesian Family.