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Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. Our Press Center is a key source of information for journalists, donors, organizational partners, funders and the public. In addition to the releases below, photographs and video from the field can be made available to journalists and partners upon request.

Salesian Missions also operates MissionNewswire.org, as a service to the public and the news media. The purpose is to provide information and insight about Salesian programs around the globe and news related to global humanitarian issues. News from and about Salesian Missions can also be found on ReliefWeb, the leading humanitarian information source on global crises and disasters operated by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

U.S. Media Representative:
Laura Perillo
908-406-3413
[email protected]
Twitter: @SM_Newsdesk

To request interviews or ask to be included on our media distribution list, please contact Laura Perillo. Photos and b-roll are also available upon request. We may also able to assist journalists working for U.S. media outlets who are working abroad or planning trips to cover humanitarian-related news stories.

In addition to the press releases provided here, country-specific information is available in the Where We Work section of this website. Additional information is available to the media upon request.

Dec 2025 PR - Brazil - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that focus on inclusion
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that focus on inclusion

Programs advance inclusivity for people with disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its...

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UKRAINE: Students access new volleyball pitch thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project supports more than 400 students during physical education classes and afterschool activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Salesian Lyceum in Lviv, Ukraine were able to use donor funding to install a volleyball pitch thanks to funding from Salesian...

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WORLD AIDS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide support and health care for youth with HIV/AIDS

Program in India recently recognized for work. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World AIDS Day celebrated each year on Dec. 1. The day is held to...

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INDIA: New chapel in Pathangre Village brings new hope thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

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...

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WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs that empower youth

Salesian Missions’ work honors this special day year round. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on...

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WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure clean water and proper sanitation

‘Clean Water Initiative’ includes ensuring bathroom facilities for students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov.19, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Toilet Day. Celebrated each...

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TOGO: Don Bosco Post-Novitiate House has clean water access thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

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....

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ZAMBIA: Salesians in Mansa have new solar power thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Solar power system enables community activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov.17, 2025) Salesian missionaries at the Don Bosco Community in Mansa, Zambia, recently installed a solar power system thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco....

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CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social programs that help people in poverty

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...

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INDIA: 55 migrant families have solar lighting thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

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...

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