In 1922, at the Vatican’s request, one Salesian bishop, four priests, and three brothers arrived in Broome, Australia — persevering through decades of challenging circumstances to establish schools, youth centers and formation houses around the country. Today, more than one hundred priests and brothers operate 60 programs — including schools, health clinics, rural development initiatives, and vocational training centers — in 15 different locations throughout Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands.

Countries where we work in Oceania

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Australia

Fiji

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands

Salesian Missions works in more than 130 countries around the globe

Africa

Serving in 44 countries since 1896.

Asia

Serving in 17 countries since 1906.

Middle East

Serving in nine countries since 1891.

Oceania

Serving in seven countries since 1922.

North America

Serving in three countries since 1892.

Central America

Serving in six countries since 1897.

South America

Serving in 10 countries since 1875.

Europe

Serving in 36 countries since 1846.

Caribbean

Serving in five countries since 1917.

*Any goods, services, or funds provided by Salesian Missions to programs located in this country were administered in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control.