Country: India
INDIA: Catholic community in Monjurgaon has new chapel thanks to Salesian Missions
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Many young people now participating in activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 13, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has funded the construction of the new St. Thérèse of Lisieux Chapel, located in Monjurgaon, part of the Kumarikata Parish in Assam, India. The chapel has also been furnished with…
INDIA: Catholic community in Kankata village has new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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New chapel restores pride, unity within community. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2026) Salesian missionaries in Kankata village, located in the Bidar District of Karnataka State, India, have recently opened the St. Thomas Church. The new chapel is thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.…
WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water projects that make clean, fresh water available in communities
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‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells, supplying clean water a priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work on water…
INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate and empower women and girls
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2026 theme #GivetoGain encourages mindset of generosity and collaboration. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while…
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights health projects for people in need
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Pope marks the day with a special message. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2026) 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, the Pope marks the day with a special message…
INDIA: Community members in Sorokpara have new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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People in village now have space to worship. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 20, 2026) The village of Sorokpara, located in the West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India, has a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project was implemented by Father…
Dozens of Children Rescued from Child Labor Abuse
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Throughout India, vulnerable children sadly become victims of child labor every day. Each child that goes out onto the streets to work is subject to a number of child rights violations, including: working for hours without breaks and little to no …
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful environments
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Programs address social, economic needs of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2026) 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 Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the Pope marks the day with a special message inviting all…
INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational program and social supports for young migrants
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Salesians also develop programs to give youth opportunities in home countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Migrants Day. The day is held each year on Dec. 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions…
INDIA: Don Bosco Nava Nirman provides 32 girls with scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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Salesian programs across India focus on education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 15, 2025) Don Bosco Nava Nirman, located in Muniguda, India, provided scholarships for 32 girls thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school was developed in 2010 after the Kandhamal violence in the…