Community News

Project improves safety for people participating in activities.

Project to benefit 400 students with the Salesian community.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 9, 2026) Students attending the Salesian technical and vocational center, located in Mahajanga, Madagascar, will benefit from newly constructed facilities. The funding has come from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The work began in March 2025 and currently continues.

2026 theme #GivetoGain encourages mindset of generosity and collaboration.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusing the world’s attention on areas requiring further action.

Together is an inter-congregational community of vowed religious who are studying at Catholic Theological Union. Students live together in community, share prayer and meals, and participate in ongoing formation opportunities. If you or one of your community members are thinking about furthering your theological education and would like to learn more about Together, join us for the upcoming virtual information session.

Monday, March 16 | 1:00-2:00 pm Central (Chicago)

School grows to provide education to youth and adults.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 2, 2026) The Garden Open Community School, located in Thorn Park, a neighborhood in Lusaka, Zambia, has solar panels and newly painted classrooms in the primary section thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

March 3, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the General Council issued a statement, joining Pope Leo XVI in his “heartfelt appeal” to all responsible parties, including President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress, to halt the spiral of violence in the Middle East.

Youth came from 18 communities in 6 countries.

"You were made on purpose, for a purpose..." _ Sister Marilyn, PBVM https://youtu.be/FABW3RJHJl0?si=Vx6ATCSCwXgiu6pL

Students benefit from safe, welcoming learning environment.

Girls have improved bathrooms, take part in new equality club.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 24, 2026) Youth attending the St. Vincent De Paul School, run by the Salesian sisters in Gumbo, South Sudan*, have improved sanitation and access to workshops, along with a new equality club, thanks to donor funding. The funding was provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Gym supports education and oratory activities.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 23, 2026) More than 1,000 youth living in poverty in a rural area of Koumra, Chad, have a new gym thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The gym was constructed primarily for the education of vulnerable youth and women.

Students continue their education with heating available.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 19, 2026) Salesian missionaries working and living in several locations in Ukraine* have been provided emergency support for the winter thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN) provides a quality novitiate experience with peers for novices from multiple congregations. Established in August 2021, the ICCN community in Chicago has hosted 17 participants from 12 congregations.

The next ICCN cohort will begin August 20, 2026. Over the course of the next 12 months, the ICCN will continue to evaluate and strengthen program components while engaging with congregations who are considering application to the ICCN for their candidates.

Students have greater access to internships.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 17, 2026) Salesian missionaries were able to strengthen three vocational training centers for improved learning in southern Argentina thanks to donor funding. The funding was provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the General Council issued a statement decrying the practice of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers capturing and detaining children and calling on the Trump Administration to put an end to this inhumane treatment of the most vulnerable in our society.   

As American citizens and women of faith, we are alarmed and deeply distressed by the inhumane capture and detention of more than 3,800 children by our government since the Trump Administration took office last year.

Students at schools, refugees receive meals.

Youth gain a chance at a better life.

Pope marks the day with a special message.

Meals feed more than 1,700 youth in first half of 2025.

The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) announces the Spring 2026 series of Ongoing Formation Circles. This virtual program, offered on three Wednesday evenings (March 11, April 8 and May 13)  brings together women and men religious to delve deeper into the topics that are important to religious life in the 21st century. 

Salesian sisters include educational content related to nutrition

Meals distributed at various locations, including schools.

Teacher says nourishment is key to learning, development.

Improvements benefit novices, youth and community.