First Don Bosco Benaulim House Meeting at Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim

The first official Don Bosco Benaulim House Meeting was held on 15th June 2025 at 4 pm at Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim.

Fr. Austin welcomed all the youth with open arms. A total of 16 youth were present for the meeting. Ice breakers were conducted to help the youth to bond with one another. 

Fr. Austin explained about the Don Bosco House groups, Salesian Youth Movement, Paschers Movement so that the new youth could have a better understanding of the Don Bosco Youth Services. The Annual Plan was discussed and the elections for the new committee of the house were conducted. The results of the elections were announced, Alia Colaco was appointed as the Coordinator, Savio was elected as the Secretary and Deslita was appointed as the Treasurer. The date of the next meeting was fixed as 6th July 2025. The meeting was concluded with a prayer and snacks.



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