On 7th November 2013 at 12.30 p. m, the 9th successor of Don Bosco Rev. Fr. Paschal Chavez paid a short visit to the community of Auxilium New Chumta accompanied by Fr. Maria Arokiam Regional Council for South Asia, Fr. Juan. J. Bartolome Secretary of Rector Major, Fr. Thomas Ellicherail Provincial of Kolkata, Fr. Shaji Puykunnel the Rector of Salesian College Sonada, Fr. John Berger the Rector of Don Bosco School Siliguri and Fr. Johny Nedungatt the novice master.
Rector Major was welcomed with traditional dance, garland, bouquet and a melodious welcome song by the students of Auxilium Convent School New Chumta. Sisters from the communities of Mirik and Kurseong too participated in this great event.
In his message to the teachers and the students he exhorted them to be a dreamers like Don Bosco, to fix their goal and to be positive and optimistic to see God in everything to face the challenges of life.
In his message to the sisters he asked them to believe in the young people who are our treasure, to know more about Don Bosco and his spirituality to become aware of the signs of the times. He reminded the sisters the three devotions of Don Bosco: The Holy Eucharist, Our Lady and Pope. Finally, he gave them five key words: To defend life, to foster the family, to educate, to evangelize and to promote vocation. After a group photo he proceeded to Salesian College Sonada



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