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As we near the end of the Jubilee year, join us for a virtual Franciscan pilgrimage, a journey to holy places to grow spiritually and to experience God’s wonder and goodness. As pilgrims of hope, lives and hearts can be changed because of what is encountered on a pilgrimage. The event will be held in the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart's motherhouse auditorium at St. Francis Woods, 9201 W St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL. No registration needed. Just come and enjoy a Franciscan Christmas!

Families now are no longer dependent on unsafe and illegal power connections.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 10, 2025) Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra, located in Maharashtra, India, implemented the “Solar Home Lighting” initiative to address energy deprivation among migrant households. To facilitate the initiative, Salesians received donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

$1 donation provides $20 of critical nutrition.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 3, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition.

Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 3, 2025) Don Bosco Utume in Nairobi, Kenya, has installed a new tank to provide clean water to community members and others, including people who are marginalized, thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project is part of the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.”

United in Prevention: Current Trends and Prevention Strategies
Alliance to End Human Trafficking Conference 2026

April 15–17, 2026, at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor (Boston, MA)

Join advocates, practitioners, faith leaders, and partners for three days of learning, collaboration, and planning to advance survivor-centered, prevention-focused responses to human trafficking.

Most students come from families with low incomes.

Air conditioning, roof reduce heat issues affecting students.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 27, 2025) Salesian missionaries have been able improve the learning environment for youth who are vulnerable and are studying at the Bosconia center in Piura, Peru. The project was made possible thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Grotto improvements help accommodate parishioners.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 21, 2025) St. John Bosco Church in Kazembe, Zambia, has completed construction and repairs of a grotto thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The work included roofing, plaster work and painting. Funds also provided for the installation of a PVC ceiling.

Removal of asbestos makes school safer for students, staff.

Feeding programs essential part of many Salesian schools, centers.

The Salesian ‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells a priority.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2025. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is celebrated each year on Oct. 15 and is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of hand-washing with soap.

Salesians work to empower rural women, ensure access to education.

Partnership works to ensure medical supplies reach those most in need

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High school students across the United States are invited to participate in a short video contest responding to the prompt: “What Would You Do?” to help prevent human trafficking. These videos will highlight potential human trafficking scenarios chosen by the students, and result in raising awareness, educating, and empowering students and others on how to identify and prevent human trafficking. The video can be created by a group, individual or class and must be under 3 minutes in length.

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Construction brings villagers and parishioners together.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 14, 2025) Salesian missionaries had the funding to construct a new chapel in Monchong village, located in Shallang in the state of Meghalaya, India, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The construction of the new chapel has been a significant milestone for the community.

Programs help girls become leaders in their families, communities.

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.