South Asian Meeting of the Association of the Salesian History Lovers (ACSSA) was held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore on 15- 17 November 2013. The event was inaugurated by Regional Fr. Maria Arokiam. The participants were Fr. Thomas Anchukandam, the Provincial of Bangalore, Fr. Stanislaw Zimniak, the Salesian representative of the Generalate of Rome, and 26 members of the Salesian Family of South Asia among SDB, FMA, SMI and Disciples. Fr. Mathew Kapplikunnel SDB organized and coordinated this unique event for the three days for the Salesian Family of South Asia, to instill, motivate and inspire love for Salesian Historiography.

During the inaugural talk, Fr. Maria Arokiam emphasized the need for love for history and documentation among the Salesian India. The messages of Rector Major, Pascual Chavez, SDB, Mother General, Sr. Yvonne Reungoat FMA, were read to the forum. ACSSA (Associazione Cultori Storia Salesiana) was erected by the decree of the Rector Major dated 9 October 1996, and it brings together those imbued with a passion for history and committed to research in the Salesian ambit.

All the participants appreciated the organization, resources and topics of the seminar. The seminar helped the participants to love and appreciate the rich heritage of the Salesian history.

Sr. Mini Chettayil