(ANS – Padivayal) – Nineteen Salesian novices took a significant step in their religious journey by making their First Religious Profession during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held on 24 May 2026 at Mount Don Bosco, Padivayal. The celebration foused on  “Passion for Christ and the Young.” Among those present were Fr Jose Koyickal SDB, Provincial; Fr Shalbin Kalanchery SDB, Vice-Provincial; and Fr Davis Maniparamben SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of New Delhi. The profession ceremony highlighted the dedication of the newly professed Salesians to the mission of serving God and young people in the spirit of St. John Bosco.