India – Opening of the tenth Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of New Delhi
New Delhi, India – April 2024 – The Jesus the Good Shepherd Province of New Delhi, India (INN) began its tenth Provincial Chapter at the Provincial House on 17 April. The Provincial Chapter, which takes place under the theme: "Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people", is attended by 69 members, 54 delegates and 15 observers, including Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, young people and past pupils. The Provincial Chapter, whose Moderator is Fr Toppo Augustine Albert, began with a spiritual recollection on the evening of 16 April, preached by Fr Jose Arimpoor, who proposed what will be the main points: to become increasingly relevant, to maintain vigour and enthusiasm, to support the charismatic gift and its expressions. The next day, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, archbishop of Delhi, presided at the Eucharist, invoking the Holy Spirit on the Chapter members and inviting those present to reflect deeply on the call to be passionate about Jesus. Subsequently, messages sent by the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio, by the Regional Councillor for South Asia, Fr Biju Michael and other personalities including the Superior of the FMA of Kolkata were read. After the election of the Chapter offices and the approval of legal acts, the President, Fr Maniparamben Davis, declared the tenth Provincial Chapter open.