NEWS
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18Don Mauro Mantovani appointed Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library
The Grand Chancellor of the Salesian Pontifical University, Fr Ángel FERNÁNDEZ ARTIME, sdb, having received the authorization of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Prot. N. 02426/2023/E-125/2...
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18Don Mauro Mantovani appointed Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library
The Press Office of the Holy See communicated today, 14 February 2023, the appointment of prof. Mauro Mantovani as Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library. The Holy Father has therefore chosen our D...
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18The future is already here
November 20 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Convention on the rights of childhood and adolescence approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations on November 20, 1989, and ratified by Italy ...
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20Accompany the University in the challenge of technological and didactic innovation
The professor. Don Fabio Pasqualetti has been appointed Director of the Office for the Promotion of Quality, for University Research and Evaluation (UPS-Q) and the group that will support him has bee...
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15New Academic Year proclaimed
"With young people for a new start. Change of epoch and grace of hope" is the theme that will accompany the new academic year. A message inspired by Don Bosco"s experience, always careful to structur...
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06The professor. Michal Vojtáš is the new Vice Rector of the University
On 7 October 2021, the Grand Chancellor of the University, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, appointed prof. Fr Michal Vojtáš as Vice Rector of UPS for the next three years. Thanking for the trust, Fr ...
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06Let"s not lose sight of the task that God and history assign to our time
Dear students and teachers of UPS, I join you with this short greeting to wish you a good start to the lessons. Since the start of my Rectorate, this is the first official message that I address ...
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10"We honor the mission inherited from Don Bosco with all the creativity we are capable of"
One month before the start of the new academic year, the Rector Fr Andrea Bozzolo decided to reach the academic community with a short message of greeting. " For the first time I address the academi...
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08Ecuador - Salesian Polytechnic University, the first Salesian institution to enter the "World University Rankings"
(ANS - Quito) - The British periodical "Times Higher Education" (THE), specialized in news and insights relating to the world of universities and higher education in general, famous for drawing up it...
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20ITALY NEW APPOINTMENTS THE SALESIAN PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY
(ANS - Rome) - The Deans of the Faculties of Philosophy, Educational Sciences and Social Communication Sciences of the Salesian Pontifical University have been appointed. The Grand Chancellor of UP...
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07The professor. Fr Andrea Bozzolo is the new Rector of the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS),Rome
Congregation for Catholic Education issued the Decree(prot. No. 467/2021) which appoints prof. Andrea Bozzolo Magnificent Rector of the Salesian Pontifical University. Its mandate, as establishe...
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28THE UNIVERSITY: A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES THE PERSON AND BUILDS KNOWLEDGE
The challenges for the future and greetings to the academic community 24TH June, 2021 The interview with the Minister of University and Research, Professor Maria Cristina Messa UPS, Ita...
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24Living and guiding the ongoing transformation
The challenges for the future and greetings to the academic community 24TH June, 2021 Dear all, I am writing these lines on May 3, 2021, the day on which our University"s 81st birthday...
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17Education in love: affectivity and sexuality. How to accompany young people
I(ANS - Rome) - One of the objectives indicated in the programming of the Youth Ministry Sector in the field of personal accompaniment is to train educators in the development and maturation ...
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04Funeral mass of Fr. Julien JACKERS
Fr. Fr. Julien JACKERS (° 24.01.1945 - 11.03.2021) Funeral mass on 31.03.2021 Readings First reading from the prophet Isaiah (42,1-9) 1 Here is my servant whom I uphold, my cho...
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21THE UPS AND THE CHALLENGES OF INNOVATION
Institutional notices Updates on renewed teaching and coordinated communication The period we are going through requires each institution to capitalize on the experience we are ex...
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18THE DEMISE OF DON DONATO VALENTINI SDB
In memory THE DEMISE OF DON DONATO VALENTINI SDB A life dedicated to Christian unity, with the sure footedness of an expert mountaineer 18th January, 2021 At 4:20 am on January 18...
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18THE NEW YEAR TO "TAKE CARE" AND "BUILD" !
Rector THE NEW YEAR TO "TAKE CARE" AND "BUILD" ! Starting again from frailties to be reborn artisans of humanity! 18th January 2021 Dear all, Happy New Year! A few more days of lessons, and we a...
Read More>>> - 2020
- September
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22INAUGURATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2020
The Don Bosco Chinthanaloka, Institute of Philosophy and Humanities, at Ahungalla in Sri Lanka, celebrated the formal Inauguration of its new academic year 2020-2021 on 19th September 2020. The th...
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21PHD DEFENSE OF REV. FR. SAJEEWAKA PAUL
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION *** THE METAPHYSICAL PARADIGM OF INTERRELATEDNESS VIS A VIS THE MONISTIC HOLISM OF DEEP ECOLOGY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LAUDATO SI *** by Rev. Fr. Oratious Sajeewaka Paul S...
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16DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY AND HUMANITIES, ASSOCIATED CENTRE AT THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE SALESIAN PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY IN ROME, FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD 2020-2025
The Grand Chancellor of the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome, Very Rev. Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime SDB, considering the request of the Magnificent Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Mauro Mantovani SDB o...
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20The UPS academic community recalls prof. Don Carlo Nanni, professor and rector emeritus
Thanks Don Carlo Nanni Today 19 July 2020 at 6:30 in the morning, prof. Don Carlo Nanni, SDB, magnificent rector emeritus of the UPS (2009-2015), passed away at the age of 75. The sad announcement...
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29GUIDELINES OF THE SALESIAN PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
In continuity with what has already been resolved in the previous sessions, in compliance with the transitional Norms for the application of the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis gaudium in the socio-...
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20Italy – REV. FR AGOSTINO FAVALE SDB, first Director of UPS Institute of Spiritual Theology, turns 100
(ANS - Rome) - One hundred candles for Fr Agostino Favale, SDB, who turns 100 today, 20 May. Born in Ceresole d'Alba (Cuneo, Italy) he developed his vocation as a Salesian in mission land, in Mato ...
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0480 YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF EDUCATION 1940 - 2020
The event "80 years: which Salesian University today and for the future?" Will be held on Saturday 14 March at the Teatro Grande di Valdocco to celebrate the anniversary of the foundation of the UP...
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0480 YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF EDUCATION 1940 - 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020 the Salesian Pontifical University celebrates eighty years since its foundation in 1940 in Turin, a significant place for the Salesian Congregation and where the "Don Bosco Hous...
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19GREETINGS FROM THE RECTOR - UPS
Dear teachers, students, collaborators of the technical-administrative and library staff, past pupils, benefactors and friends of the UPS, To all of you and your loved ones the most cordial wish...
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28THE 4th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2019-2020
Don Bosco Chinthanaloka organized the 4th Annual Philosophical Symposium 2019-2020 on The Inter-relationship between Religion and Politics: A Contemporary Philosophical Overview. The Symposium ca...
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17STRENNA 2020 Presentation of the theme " Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Mt 6,10) " GOOD CHRISTIANS AND UPRIGHT CITIZENS"
There was a stairway near the large market of Porta Palazzo where the young people sat to laugh, joke and have a snack. Don Bosco goes to meet them there. There "outside", where they find themsel...
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19WORKSHOP - Theme: "PEDAGOGY FOR 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND RESEARCH"
Don Bosco Chinthanaloka, Institute of Philosophy and Humanities, organized one day workshop on "Pedagogy for the 21st Century Teaching and Research." Rev. Bro. Jesurajan Mark SDB was the resource ...
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6Synod of Amazonia
"Salesian Amazon: the Synod challenges us" From 6 to 27 October 2019, in the Vatican the appointment called by Pope Francis. A text by Fr Damasio Medeiros collects important testimonies and inv...
Read More>>> - September
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30PARTNERSHIP STATUS AND RECOGNITION TO DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA AS SDG PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR 2019/20
Don Bosco Chinthanaloka was honored to welcome Dr. Deshapriya S. Wijetunge, the Director General of Sri Lanka-UN Friendship Organisation (SUNFO). Dr. Wijetunge sustained Regional, National and Prov...
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30INAUGURATION OF B. Ph. PROGRAMME AT DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA, INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY AND HUMANITIES
The official inauguration of B. Ph. Programme at Don Bosco Chinthanaloka, Institute of Philosophy and Humanities was held on Monday 30th/Sep/2019. The day was begun with the Holy Eucharist at 09:3...
Read More>>> - June
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28ACADEMIC VISIT TO NSBM GREEN UNIVERSITY TOWN AT HOMAGAMA
On 28th of June 2019 students and the Faculty members of Don Bosco Chinthanaloka had a great opportunity to visit one of the first leading Sri Lankan International universities: NSBM Green Universi...
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07FIRST INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON CHRISTIAN STUDIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA – SRI LANKA
On 7th and 8th of December 2018 the Second and Third year students had a great opportunity to participate in the “First International Research Conference on ‘Christian Studies,’” organized by ...
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01PROVINCE LEVEL SEMINAR ON THE YOUTH SYNOD 2018 YOUNG PEOPLE, FAITH & VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT
On 01st of December 2018 Don Bosco Chinthanaloka was the official host of Province level Seminar which held at the Provincial House, Dungalpitiya, on the themes of the Youth Synod 2018 on Young People...
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25DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA A MEMBER OF DON BOSCO GREEN ALLIANCE
To, REV. FR. SUSITH MILROY SDB, PRINCIPAL. Don Bosco Chinthanaloka Institute of Philosophy and Humanities, Katuwila, Ahungalla - 80562, Sri Lanka. Dear Fr. Susith, We are del...
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10Moral Dilemmas in Family Values. Annual Philosophical Symposium 2018
Don Bosco Chinthanaloka Institute of Philosophy and Humanities. The Annual Symposium of Don Bosco Chinthanaloka Institute of Philosophy and Humanities was held on the 10th November 2018 Ahungalla, Gal...
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10Inaugural Ceremony of the New Academic Year 2018-2019
Inauguration of the New Academic Year was declared opened by Rev. Fr. Reginald Fernando SDB, the Vice Provincial of Sri Lanka. Rt. Rev. Dr. Raymond Wicramasingha, the Bishop of Galle was the chief gue...
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28TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE PROCESS AND RECONCILIATION
On 28th April 2018 Don Bosco Chinthanaloka had one day workshop on “Transitional Justice Process and Reconciliation” This Programme was held under the patronage of the National Peace Council (NPC)...
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15DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA PHILO WEEK
Indeed it is pleasant to recall 15th April, the inauguration day of the Annual Philo Week Fete. The inaugural speech and opening prayer by Rev. Fr. Rector gracefully opened the event. During the Philo...
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19THE REPORT OF THE PAPER PRESENTATION BY FR. JULIEN JACKERS - “The Face of (O) other”On 19th of March 2018 on the solemnity of St. Joseph, Don Bosco Chinthanaloka institute of philosophy and humanities had the immense joy, of having the paper presentation by Rev. Dr. Julien Jackers S...
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10Report of the Education Tour
10th of March was a long awaited day at Don Bosco Chinthanaloka for its educational tour to Sigiriya and its vicinities. This day was eventful dawn to dusk. The trip to the rock fortress of the ancien...
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24Vollyball Cup - 2018
It was another youthful and dynamic day in the history of Don Bosco Chinthanaloka. A well-organized “Don Bosco Mega Volleyball tournament” was held on 24th Feb 2018 to honour St. John Bosco. We b...
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02Cambridge English: First (FCE)
Lesson For First Certificate in English. B2 at DonBosco Chinthanaloka Institute of Philosophy and Humanities ...
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01Inauguration of the new Academic Year 2017-2018
Don Bosco Chinthanaloka inaugurated the new Academic Year 2017-18 on 01st of September 2017. Rev. Fr. Thomas Ellicherail SDB, the Rector of Don Bosco Chinthanloka gave a warm welcome to all. The inaug...
Read More>>> - June
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17ORATORY EDUCATIONAL TOUR (Dehiwala national zoo, planetarium and Independence square)
The closure of our Sunday oratories 2016-2017 was marked by the educational tour that we had on Saturday 17th June 2017 in Colombo with our children of Maizeland oratory and house oratory (Kotadeniyaw...
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11CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION WITH THE ORATORY CHILDREN
Is Christmas an absolutely passionate celebration of Christians? Or should we call it a sublime celebration of all peoples? Under the auspices of Rev. Fr. Pratheep, the parish priest of Badalgama, thi...
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18ST. MOTHER TERESA OF KOLKATA: AN ICON OF GOD’S MERCY – THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
The academic year 2016 – 17 of Don Bosco Chinthanaloka Institute Philosophy and Humanities (DBCIPH) witnessed the spiritual version of its annual Symposium on the newly canonized St. Mother Teresa o...
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13VISIT BY THE ASPIRANTS OF MANKULAM
With the immense joy and love we welcomed the aspirants of Mankulam on 13 November 2016 morning. We made use of this visit to express our friendship by organizing a friendly football match with the st...
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12The visit of the rector major: A red letter day in the annals of chinthanaloka
We, the community members of Don Bosco Chinthanaloka, Kotadeniyawa experienced Heaven on Earth as we witnessed the presence of Rev. Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB the Rector Major of the Salesian Con...
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31MARIAN NITE: AS A CONCLUDING EVENT OF THE MARIAN MONTH
The closing event of the Marian Month namely “Marian Nite” was the pinnacle of the month long celebration. On this day we had several competitions to honour our Blessed Mother such as: Marian Quiz...
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29A VENTURE TO EXPERIENCE THE EASTERN SPIRITUALITY
On the day of Diwali, we made an attempt to experience the richness of the eastern spirituality by participating in the Eucharistic celebration, which integrated meaningful gestures of Eastern Spiritu...
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22AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO ANURADHAPURA
In the current academic year the education tour was organized to visit Anuradhapura, the ancient heritage city of Sri Lanka and an eco-friendly hotel. We visited the Forest Rock Garden Restaurant, whi...
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04INAUGURATION OF A TOURNAMENT IN HONOUR OF BVMAs we had begun the Marian Month, the Students of Chinthanaloka were divided into three teams namely MOM, MMC, and MMR in order make sports events interesting. The inauguration of the tournament took ...
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01INAUGURATION OF A MONTH WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER MARY
According to the Salesian tradition the month of October is dedicated to the special devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary. Thus the DB Chinthanaloka inaugurated its Marian Month with the Motto Through ...
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01INAUGURATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-17Don Bosco Institute of Philosophy and Humanities commenced its new academic year 2016-17 on 01st September 2016. Prior to the Inaugural ceremony, a well animated Holy Eucharist of the Holy Spirit was ...
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30Don Bosco Chinthanaloka obtained associate status with the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome.
Higher education institutions in Sri Lanka and many other countries have traditionally included a philosophy department, or other unit, generally teaching single honours degrees. In accordance with th...
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29Village experience and summer holidays with the children and youth of Don Bosco House at Bibile, Sri Lanka.
Don Bosco Bibile is a beautiful and challenging mission station in the Dioceses of Badulla surrounded in charming natural beauty, rich vegetation and valuable minerals. The brothers of Chinthanaloka s...
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28First Salesian Religious Profession of Sons of Don Bosco.
The first religious profession of 8 salesian novices took place on 5th June 2016 at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Kotadeniyawa under the patrimony of Rev. Fr. Jayapalan Raphael, the provincial of Chennai, I...
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28Summer camps in Don Bosco Technical School, Murunkan, Maruthamadu and Kattai Adamban in the Dioceses of Mannar.
The summer vacation and activities were mainly organized from 01st to 27th August 2016. It was successfully conducted with the participation of 150 children and youth. The days were coloured up by Eng...
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28The unexplored beauty and the ancient grandeur of the Sigiriya Rock Kingdom, Sri Lanka.
Don Bosco Kotadeniyawa stationed the summer vacation and activities at Samanthalayaya, in the mysterious Sigiriya Rock Kingdom. Samanthalayaya is situated in an agricultural area surrounded by wide ra...
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