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.

Chapel to serve as gathering place for church and prayer.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 24, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to construct the new Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in Pathangre Village, tribal village in Madhya Pradesh, India, thanks to donor funding. The funding came from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. There are 55 Catholic families in the village who will attend this new chapel.

Salesian Missions’ work honors this special day year round.

Solar power system enables community activities.

‘Clean Water Initiative’ includes ensuring bathroom facilities for students.

Day established by Pope Francis in 2016.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 16, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of the Poor. The day, celebrated on Nov. 16, will be the ninth celebration of the day. This day was established by Pope Francis in 2016 at the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in honor of the poor.

Project part of ‘Clean Water Initiative’.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 18, 2025) Salesian missionaries at the Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House in St. John Bosco Community in Akodessewa, Lomé, Togo, added a new water purification and filtration system thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding came from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.”

November 18, 2025, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the General Council issued the following statement in support of the recent pastoral message by the U.S. Catholic Bishops.

Assam: Auxilium Reach Out Honours Shaji Fernandez for a Decade of Dedicated ServiceGuwahati: 

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.

Topics may Include, but limited to:

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.