07 Apr

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(OSV) Archbishop encourages hope as death toll in Myanmar surpasses 3,000

April 4, 2025 (Excerpt) Burmese Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay said that despite the suffering caused by the deadly earthquake, the people of Myanmar are clinging to hope in God’s mercy. In an interview published April 3 with Fides, the news agency of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Archbishop Win said that the suffering ofRead more about (OSV) Archbishop encourages hope as death toll in Myanmar surpasses 3,000[…]

31 Mar

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MYANMAR: Salesian Missions launches emergency appeal to help those impacted by Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

Salesian community in Mandalay affected by the earthquake. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched an emergency appeal for donations in the wake of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay, Myanmar* on March 28. The earthquake rattled much of SoutheastRead more about MYANMAR: Salesian Missions launches emergency appeal to help those impacted by Myanmar-Thailand earthquake[…]

28 Mar

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Salesian response to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 28, 2025) Salesian Missions and the global Salesians of Don Bosco network is working to respond to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake that struck on Friday, March 28, 2025. How Salesian Missions is responding:   Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has created a dedicated fund toRead more about MEDIA ADVISORY: Salesian response to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake[…]

24 Jan

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INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower marginalized youth

Salesian schools range from primary to vocational, professional. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 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 Education on Jan. 24, recognized since 2018. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed International Day ofRead more about INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower marginalized youth[…]

21 Oct

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MYANMAR: Salesians improve pre-novitiate house thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Young men at house also benefit from new educational materials. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 21, 2024) Salesian missionaries in Myanmar* had the financial support for improvements and maintenance for a pre-novitiate house thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. With the funding, structural maintenance forRead more about MYANMAR: Salesians improve pre-novitiate house thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]

16 Oct

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MYANMAR: 350 boarding students have housing, nutrition thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Salesian missionaries support youth in gaining education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2024) Salesian missionaries in Myanmar* were able to provide housing and nutrition to 350 boys who are boarding in Salesian communities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. These boys are mainly fromRead more about MYANMAR: 350 boarding students have housing, nutrition thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]

21 Sep

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INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that aid youth in poverty

Salesian missionaries work in conflict-ridden places across the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 21, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21 each year. The United Nations General Assembly declared theRead more about INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that aid youth in poverty[…]

12 Aug

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INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights initiatives that ensure youth have tech education

Youth digital pathways for sustainable development is 2024 focus. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 12, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day was established byRead more about INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights initiatives that ensure youth have tech education[…]

20 Mar

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INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness

Salesian missionaries around the globe focus on empowering youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness, which falls each year on March 20. In 2011, the United Nations General AssemblyRead more about INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness[…]

11 Feb

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WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights health programs for youth in poverty

Pope marks day by calling for spiritual and physical closeness to all those who are ill. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of the Sick. Every year on Feb. 11, theRead more about WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights health programs for youth in poverty[…]