Community News

Parish outreach programs have increased to reach more people.

Pope Leo XIV entitles annual message as ‘Migrants, missionaries of hope’.

Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth.

For Immediate Release

October 1, 2025

Sisters of Notre Dame Celebrate 175 Years Around the World

September 29, 2025, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the General Council issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Students gain access to new library as part of project.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 29, 2025) Salesian missionaries completed construction of a new multipurpose hall at the Don Bosco Secondary School in Nkhotakota, Malawi, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project is enhancing the educational environment and activities at the school.

Brighton, MI — The Alliance to End Human Trafficking welcomes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ $35 million investment in the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Strengthening this critical lifeline is a step forward in ensuring that survivors and those at risk can access timely, trusted support in moments of crisis.

2025 theme ‘Act Now for a Peaceful World’ encourages concrete action.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 21, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21 each year. The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Brighton, MI — The Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT) is pleased to announce a new partnership with My Catholic Will, a trusted provider of Catholic-based estate planning. Through this collaboration, the Alliance will provide its members and supporters with access to personalized Catholic wills at no cost.

Project improves overall campus hygiene and sustainability.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 16, 2025) Salesian missionaries installed a functional borewell at Don Bosco College Chapaguri, located in Assam, India, to address the growing need for a reliable water source on campus. The project was funded by the “Clean Water Initiative” of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Village community helps with construction of chapel.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 15, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the village of West Arnibil, located in Assam, India, completed the St. Jude Chapel thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The Daughters of St Paul is holding their 12th General Chapter at Ariccia, Italy from September to 7 October 2025. 

The theme is : Impelled by the fire of the Spirit,  listening to contemporary humanity, We communicate the Gospel of Hope.

There are 57 sisters from 5 continents participating in the event.

Please pray for us.sr Lissy

This outdoor pilgrimage celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of Creation and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si'.  Join us at 10:30 a.m. for an 800-step pilgrimage on the grounds of St. Francis Woods on Saturday, October 4 (following 9:30 a.m. Mass in Queen of Angels Chapel, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL).

The Catholic Church is celebrating a Jubilee Year in 2025, with a focus on mission and justice. In a broader call for restorative practices and solidarity with those affected by the justice system, we aim to foster hope, mercy, and a renewed commitment to building a more just world. The Vatican will hold its Jubilee of Justice on Sept. 20. The following day, Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m., St. Francis Woods will have its own Jubilee of Mission and Justice in our auditorium.

Alliance to End Human Trafficking Stands with Survivors in Wake of Continued Epstein Revelations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 10, 2025

Brighton, MI — The Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to stand with and support all survivors of trafficking following the release of new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invites young adults ages 18 and older to a monthly online evening prayer on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST) via Zoom. Remaining dates for evening prayer in 2025 are September 23, October 28, November 25 and December 16. More information and registration for the Zoom links is available at ssnd.org/events/. 

Chapel serves community of 300 people in Bobo-Dioulasso.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the St. Francis of Assisi community of Burkina Faso have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The chapel is located in Bobo-Dioulasso, which is roughly 20% Catholic.

2025 theme focuses on ‘Promoting literacy in the digital era’.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Literacy Day. Celebrated each year on Sept. 8, the day was launched in 1967 to “remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.”

2025 theme focuses on ‘Promoting literacy in the digital era’.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Literacy Day. Celebrated each year on Sept. 8, the day was launched in 1967 to “remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.”

Education, workforce development provided for youth and their families.

This October, invest in ongoing formation for mission!

The Religious Formation Conference's 2025 Congress includes speakers, workshops, resources and best practices that support the flourishing of religious life in these challenging and changing times. 

Join us as we, together, explore our hopes and dreams for consecrated life in the context of today's realities.

A few presentations include:

New space provides more comfort, better accessibility.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 26, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Rundu, Namibia, completed phase three of a construction project for the new St. John Bosco Church thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project will benefit more than 6,500 Catholics in the community.

Mary’s Pence Executive Director - Job Description 

Objective: Oversee all aspects of Mary’s Pence 

Reports to: Board of Directors 

ORGANIZATION PROFILE 

Children at 2 orphanages access counseling, participate in activities.

The Tri-State Network will host a webinar, “Pilgrimage to Justice: Walking the Path of Nonviolence,” on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM CST.

The event will feature Dr. Ken Butigan, noted author, educator, and nonviolence leader, who will explore how to utilize pilgrimage - a spiritually transformative journey combining prayer and reflection – to recommit to nonviolence and care for the Earth.