DIVYADAAN

Divyadaan, which is primarily at the service of the Salesian Congregation and the Church in India, has as its scope:

1. The philosophical formation, with a special focus on the Indian context, of candidates to the Catholic ministerial priesthood (Salesian, Other Religious, Diocesan) and of the laity (Christian as well as persons belonging to other faiths);

2. The formation of specialists in Systematic Philosophy, Education, and Social Communication. The Institute aims at the elaboration of a pluridisciplinary but integrated curriculum of studies, in which philosophy plays a vital role in bringing together faith and life, faith and culture. This is done through serious dialogue with Indian thought and socio-economic realities (in particular of youth) and with the sciences of education and communication.

The Community of Divyadaan staged an English Play entitled, ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, on November 30 and December 1 at Divyadaan, Nashik.

The annual play is an integral part of the extracurricular activity of the Divyadaan community. It provides the students in priestly formation, the opportunity to discover and develop their talents, skills and abilities. It is also an opportunity for the community to reach out to its neighbours and instill in them the gospel values in a creative way. 

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On November 10, the Divyadaan community organized a football tournament for the Oratory Children. The tournament began at 11: 00 am at the Divyadaan ground. A short prayer service was conducted by Br Stephen Haruk and Br Shaun, after which Fr Ian Pinto, the Administrator of Divyadaan gave an opening speech to all of the teams. He also declared open the Divyadaan Football Tournament 2024.  In his speech, he said that the sport was not about winning or losing, but rather it was about playing with dignity and with real sportsmanship. 

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From October 24 to October 30, the community of Divyadaan had their Annual Spiritual Retreat preached by Fr Joseph Rodrigues Sdb (INP). 

The Annual Spiritual Retreat is pivotal in the formation of the young clerics of Divyadaan and helps them to reignite the flame of their Salesian vocation and get more intimate in their relationship with the Lord. 

The preacher, Fr. Joseph Rodrigues, is well known for his charismatic preaching, both for lay and clergy groups. He is a well-sought-after preacher bestowed with various gifts of the Holy Spirit. The preacher introduced the brothers to various methods and techniques of prayers to grow in their spiritual life. He shared real life examples and his own personal testimony which inspired the brothers.

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Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik hosted its Annual Seminar on the 12th and 13th September 2024 on the theme “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Don Bosco’s Dream at Nine” to celebrate the bicentenary of Don Bosco’s dream. 

The seminar consisted principally of ten eminent speakers offering different perspectives on the dream of Don Bosco, thus providing an insightful and broader understanding of the dream and its implications. The seminar was attended by Salesian Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and novices along with Salesian family members such as ADMA, co-operators, SYM leaders and teachers. 

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At Divyadaan in Nashik, the day began with a unique celebration of Independence Day with a message from Fr Robert, the Rector, on the importance of 'letting go' and 'letting God' take control. The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by the neighboring Capuchin Friars community, with Fr Thomas Santiagu, Provincial of the Hyderabad Province, as the Chief Guest. He emphasized the Salesians' role in shaping responsible youth for the nation.

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Fr Ivo Coelho SDB, the General Councilor in charge of formation visited the community of Divyadaan, Nashik on August 13, 2024.

 It was a friendly visit where he got the opportunity  to meet the staff and the brothers of the community to interact with them and also to share with them the happenings of the Salesian world. 

He addressed the community at 6:30 in the evening. Fr Jacob took this occasion to present his new book to Fr Ivo, named ‘Person in Sankara Vedanta’. Fr Ivo appreciated his hard work encouraging and wishing him good luck for more contribution to the congregation. 

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On August 11, 2024, the community of Divyadaan under the leadership of the Marian group organized a Marian Nite. The sole purpose of this event was to honour our Blessed Mother and express our love and affection for her motherly interventions. Most of the community members were present for the event. However, a few brothers and fathers were sick and absent from the community and thus were not able to participate in the programme. 

The Marian Nite commenced at 8:30 pm, with a solemn entry of the different Marian Groups to the hall where the event was held. It was followed by an opening prayer led by the Masters of Ceremony.

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The Community of Divyadaan inaugurated their Marian Month, a month in honour of our Blessed Mother on July 16 on the auspicious day of the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel.

It was a grace filled evening where the community gathered together under the mantle of our Lady to express their shared and individual love and devotion for Her. The evening began with a short prayer and the proceedings followed. A special anthem had been composed by the brothers for the occasion only to bring to the fore their deep love and affection for Her.

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The new academic year 2024-2025 was inaugurated in a solemn manner in Nashik on the 14th of June, 2024 at Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik.

The inaugural mass was celebrated by the Bishop of Nashik, his Lordship Bishop Barthol Barretto and was con-celebrated by the Provincial of the Salesian Province of Bombay, Fr. Savio Silveira and the Vice-Provincial of the Salesian Province of Bombay, Fr Ashley Miranda and the other religious priests from the neighbouring communities joined for the Eucharistic celebration. 

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