BIS #1317 - SPCSA CALLS FOR NETWORKING

Tarcisius Toppo sdb DIMAPUR, MARCH 12, 2009: The three-day annual assembly of the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) which started on March 9, concluded on March 11 evening at Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, with a call to greater collaboration and networking among the provinces in order to make our work with the young more relevant and effective. Right through the three days of deliberations, the ‘vision of a united Salesian India’, remained uppermost in the minds of the participants. The importance of growing up as a region with solidarity among the provinces, expressed through mutual support and sharing of personnel and resources, was highlighted during the discussions. Action plans of the Commissions for Youth Ministry with its four dimensions as well as of BOSCOM were presented, discussed and approved. Important decisions were taken regarding our services to the Young at Risk, Don Bosco Tech India, empowerment of the weaker sections and our involvement in the cause of justice, peace and human rights. Another important decision was with regard to making the SPCSA more relevant and effective to achieve its mission of animating the provinces of the region. It was decided to set up a well functioning secretariat at the SPCSA in New Delhi which will organize and make available digitally all information regarding the Salesian works in South Asia.