Under the guidance of Father Austin Fernandes, the Youth of Don Bosco Benaulim hosted a remarkable event titled, In Dialogue With, a unique opportunity for young minds to engage with Salesian Missionaries who have served in South Africa on July 29, 2025.

The session was organised with the aim to encourage spiritual growth and provide an interactive space for learning more about the Church's missionary work.



Mediator, Aaron D’Souza, helped guide the conversation smoothly and ensured that all voices and questions were heard. We were honoured to welcome and be in the presence of three distinguished missionaries, Father Neville Luis, Father Edwin Bracho, and Father Mathias D’Chuna, who shared their experiences with clarity, warmth, and humility. Their openness in answering the youth’s questions and clearing doubts created a meaningful bridge between generations and continents.



A special highlight of the gathering was the participation of the youth from the Parish of Maina Curtorim, Goa, who attended as part of their spiritual retreat. Their active involvement in the Q&A sessions, along with the enthusiastic engagement of youth from various parts of Goa, brought a vibrant and dynamic spirit to the program. The conversation flowed freely, marked by thoughtful questions, laughter, and light-hearted moments. A particularly enjoyable segment came when Father Luis taught the youth some common phrases in Swahili, the language commonly spoken in Africa, giving everyone a glimpse into the culture and language that plays such a vital role in missions of Africa. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Alia Colaço, expressing gratitude to the missionaries, organizers, and the participants for making the evening both inspiring and memorable. The evening left everyone with a deeper appreciation of the Church’s mission work, a renewed sense of spiritual purpose, and a reminder of the global mission of the Church.