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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.

October 2025 PR - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Funding from Salesian Missions helps ship critical medical supplies for clinic
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Funding from Salesian Missions helps ship critical medical supplies for clinic

Partnership works to ensure medical supplies reach those most in need. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Bangui, Central African Republic*, had the supplies needed for a medical clinic thanks to a shipment of goods funded in part by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that educate rural women

Salesians work to empower rural women, ensure access to education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day of Rural Women, which is...

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GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure youth have access to clean water

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...

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INDIA: Salesians construct new chapel in Monchong village thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

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...

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INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs that empower girls

Programs help girls become leaders in their families, communities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 11, 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 the Girl on Oct. 11. The...

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INDIA: Salesian Parish of Damra has new chapel thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Parish outreach programs have increased to reach more people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct., 6, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Parish of Damra, located in the village of Dhaigaon in the Goalpara District of the state of Assam, India, have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions,...

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CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that bring hope for migrants and refugees

Pope Leo XIV entitles annual message as ‘Migrants, missionaries of hope’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 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 Migrants and Refugees. The day, celebrated...

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for Salesian schools and educators around the globe

Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 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 Teachers’ Day, which has been celebrated each year...

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MALAWI: Don Bosco Secondary School has new hall thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Students gain access to new library as part of project. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 29, 2025) Salesian missionaries completed construction of a new multipurpose hall at the Don Bosco Secondary School in Nkhotakota, Malawi, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for youth

2025 theme ‘Act Now for a Peaceful World’ encourages concrete action. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 21, 2025) Top of FormSalesian 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...

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