Community News

SAGINAW, Mich. — June 11, 2026 — The Board of the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid‑Michigan approved more than $330,000 in annual designated disbursements at their June 9 meeting to support Catholic parishes, schools and ministries across the Diocese of Saginaw. 

New church provides more comfort, better accessibility. 

Youth have all faced situations of vulnerability. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 8, 2026) Salesians were able to support 62 youth in vulnerable situations at Casa Hogar, located in Colima, Mexico, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. All of the youth living at the facility received comprehensive care during the second half of 2025.

Salesian organizations around globe focus on environmentally friendly activities, education. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5.

June 4 affirms commitment to protect the rights of children. 

Project includes nutrition, primary healthcare and legal protection. 

June 1 honors parents and caregivers. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating June 1 as the Global Day of Parents. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the day honors parents throughout the world and provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their commitment to children.

Project improves energy reliability. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2026) Salesian missionaries received donor funding for solar backup for three communities thanks to Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The Salesian communities are in Kabwe, Zambia; Nkhotakota, Malawi; and Hwange, Zimbabwe*.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, online exploitation tactics are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and difficult to detect. “Navigating Digital Threats: The Dirty Dozen and Online Exploitation Prevention” explores common online dangers that place children, youth, and vulnerable individuals at risk for exploitation, trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and other forms of abuse.

A Global Formation Experience for Those Preparing for Final Commitment

The Conference is pleased to announce a pilot online international cohort of the Life Commitment program for women and men religious preparing for perpetual/final vows who are unable to participate in the residential program due to international travel limitations.

This online cohort is designed specifically for participants facing: 

More than 2,550 people attend chapel blessing. 

Chapel strengthens sense of unity among villagers. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 26, 2026) Salesian missionaries constructed the Mawiong Chapel in the Rangblang Parish, located in the West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, India, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

On behalf of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the Adrian Dominican Sisters General Council issued the following statement in response to the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. 

We Adrian Dominican Sisters stand with Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and Rabbi Susan Shankman in expressing our horror at the May 18 attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. We extend our prayers and condolences to those who lost loved ones. 

Students benefit from scholarship-through-work program. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 20, 2026) The Don Bosco Chapel, located in Nongkaniang, a village in Meghalaya, India, has been completed thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. An older chapel was used as the foundation to expand and build a larger, newer chapel.

Registration is now open for the fall Orientation to Formation (OTF) program. Whether you are newly invited into a formation role, discerning this ministry, or supporting others in formation, OTF offers a foundational overview of the formator’s identity, responsibilities, and essential skills. This annual, virtual program is designed as a starting point—a guided introduction into the ministry of formation in religious life.

974 women graduate, exceeding goal of all institutions. 

160 students from disadvantaged families receive nutritious meals. 

Many Salesian programs encompass whole family unit. 

Close to 800 youth benefited from improvements. 

Students benefit from scholarship-through-work program. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 11, 2026) Salesian missionaries established eco‑infrastructure at Pastor Lenssen Polytechnic College, located in Kuthenkuly, Tamil Nadu, India. Don Bosco Kuthenkuly, as the school is known, received the donor funding for the project from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

This summer, the Religious Formation Conference (RFC) invites you to slow down, reflect, and enter a story that speaks to the heart of vocation, healing, and hope. Join us for a two-part Summer Read Webinar, "From Brokenness to Song: Story, Healing, and the Journey of Faith."

Inspired by Broken Things Sing Too by Hope the Lionheart, this experience is more than a book discussion—it is an invitation to listen more deeply to your own story and to the quiet ways God continues to work through seasons of struggle, change, and renewal.

Assisting Residents, spending time with the Little Sisters

Aim is to maximize impact of donor-assisted programs. 

Space to increase activities for growing youth community. 

Beyond the Game: The Hidden Reality of Human Trafficking at Major Events

Major sporting events, concerts, and large-scale gatherings draw global audiences, economic activity—and unfortunately, increased vulnerability to human trafficking. While these events are often celebrated for unity and entertainment, they can also create environments where exploitation thrives due to high demand for labor and commercial sex, increased tourism, and strained local resources.