Nov. 4, 2024

Project enhances learning environment at Don Bosco school.

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the Leadership Council of the Congregation issued the following statement, calling on Americans to treat one another with respect and dignity on National Election Day, November 5, 2024, as they cast their ballots.

October 23, 2024

The Foundation for Senior Living announced its 50 over 50 list. Honorees are recognized for their service and dedication to helping Arizonans age with confidence. This award honors the people who have been in service for many years, offering their wisdom, strength, and expertise to better society and their communities.

Deadline for video submissions: March 30, 2025

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.

Topics May Include But Not Limited To:

February 5-7, 2025

Conference 2025
February 5-7, 2025

The conference will explore avenues of human trafficking prevention that will include the use of tools like shareholder advocacy, understanding intergenerational trauma, and skills for parents, as well as awareness around the topics of forced migration, labor trafficking, and trafficking on college campuses.

BWI Airport Marriott
1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090

Oct. 28, 2024

Don Bosco Anbu Illam Homes cares for 105 vulnerable youth.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 28, 2024) Salesian missionaries were able to provide comprehensive care for vulnerable youth who reside at Don Bosco Anbu Illam Homes in India thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Oct. 22, 2024

Interactive boards promote engaging environment at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School.

10/8/2024 and 10/13/2024

On Monday, Sept. 30, Nuns on the Bus and Friends started their two-and-a-half week “Vote Our Future” tour to encourage voter participation. The tour stopped in 11 states and 20 cities, including Chicago, Illinois, where Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh attended, and Nogales, Arizona, where Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie joined and spoke about the importance of supporting asylum seeking and the significance of voting. 

Oct. 16, 2024

WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights school feeding programs

Youth who are poor and vulnerable have nutrition they need to focus on school.

July 2024

"The Ball of Red String" Leads Children to Jesus

October 15, 2024

GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

Programs ensure youth have access to clean water and soap.

October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the Leadership Council issued the following statement on the International Day of the Girl Child, calling for gender equality and an end to the subordinate status of women and girls.

 

Statement of Leadership Council of Adrian Dominican Sisters

on International Day of the Girl Child

October 11, 2024

INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights education and social programs for girls

Salesians are ensuring young girls access education around the globe.

Oct. 5, 202

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for Salesian educators around the globe

Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth.

October 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for an eye-opening online event where we delve into the dark world of human trafficking. Learn about the factors that fuel the demand for this heinous crime and discover how we can play a crucial role in addressing it. Together, we can make a difference and help put an end to human trafficking.

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ycV--02cS5KZqofceLQIfw#/registration

October 4, 2024

October 4, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and on behalf of all Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the Leadership Council of the Adrian Dominican Congregation issued the following statement.

 

Statement of Leadership Council of Adrian Dominican Sisters

on Heartache of Climate Devastation

Feast of St. Francis

September 30, 2024

Increasing food prices have impact on Salesian school feeding programs.

Sept. 23, 2024

Shipment provides meals for 5 programs, including orphanages.

09/30/2024

S. Robbie Pentecost, OSF, will join the Nuns on the Bus & Friends for the 2024 “Vote Our Future” tour, which will urge all people to be multi-issue voters, protect freedom, and promote a future where “everyone thrives, no exceptions!” The nationwide, two-and-a-half-week tour is part of the nonpartisan voter education work of NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice.

September 24, 2024

Salesian Missions partners with Rise Against Hunger as Salesians facilitate school feeding programs.

10/24/2024

A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm CT

Dr. Steve Millies, Ph.D.
Webinar will be a 30 min. presentation followed by a 30-minute question and answer. 

September 17, 2024

Families fled home country due to ongoing political crisis.

October 8, 2024

The Franciscan Peace Center is hosting a special webinar titled Faith in Transition: Engaging Francis' Life for an Urban Ecospirituality” on October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM CDT. This virtual event, held via Zoom, coincides with the Feast of St. Francis and explores the concept of urban ecospirituality. Dr. Rachel Wheeler, Associate Professor of Spirituality at the University of Portland, will present and facilitate a discussion on how the teachings and life of St.

September 16, 2024

Salesian high schools able to provide better nutrition to students.

September 14, 2024

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace received Sister Cynthia Cheruto Bundi, CSJP as a Novice on Saturday, September 14, 2024, during a Ritual of Reception at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel in Bellevue, Washington.

The Novitiate program, which extends over a period of two years, is an opportunity for the Novice to deepen her experience of God through prayer, reflection, study, community life, and times of ministry. It is also a time to deepen her understanding of the Congregation’s history, spirit and mission as peacemakers.