INS Practical Trainees’ Meeting


Shillong 28 May: The annual INS Practical Trainees’ meeting was held from 25-27 May 2022 in Don Bosco Provincial House, Shillong. 21 Practical training brothers from different communities of the province came together.

    Various enriching input sessions were given to them. On the first day they had sessions on Salesian youth spirituality by Fr. John Zosiama, the Vice Provincial and on the Highlights of the 4th Provincial Chapter by Fr. K.J. Antony, the Moderator. The second day sessions were given by Fr. Paul Olphindro Lyngkot, the Provincial, Fr. Raphael Maiong, the Parish Priest of Laitkor and Fr. Anthony Kharkongor, INS Youth Pastoral Delegate, on different themes such as the importance of Spiritual accompaniment, Liturgy and prayer, and Salesian youth ministry respectively. In the afternoon, they also had evaluation and sharing of their pastoral experiences.

    The last day was dedicated for outing cum pilgrimage to Don Bosco Shrine, Cherrapunjee. On the way, they visited Mawjrong parish and Fr. Gedwin Warbah, the Parish Priest animated them on the missionary dimension of the Salesian pastoral works through his lively and inspiring talk. Then, they proceeded towards Cherrapunjee and celebrated Holy Mass in the shrine which was presided over by Fr. John Zosiama and also spent few moments in prayer in front of the casket of Don Bosco.

    The two day meeting was well organised and fruitfully spent, and it was really enriching experiences for all of them.

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