South Asia region of Salesians of Don Bosco this year has a total of 83 novices making their first profession. They were trained in five novitiates in India – Chennai, Darjeeling, Dimapur, Kerala and Shillong – and one in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Salesian South Asia region consists of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Of the new novices, 79 took their first vows on May 24 after completing one year novitiate formation that comprises prayer, discernment and learning the Salesian life.
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