Salesian Missionaries Share Life-Saving Stories

This summer, a special group of Salesian missionaries will travel to the United States. In parishes across the country, they will share personal and inspiring stories of their work on behalf of marginalized youth and families around the world — and we invite you to join them.

“While we strive to communicate — in letters, magazines, bulletins and emails — the depth and breadth of our mission and work, nothing can replace the first-hand accounts of our missionaries,” says Fr. Michael Conway, director of Salesian Missions. “In more than 130 impoverished countries around the world, these missionaries are literally in the trenches — offering comfort, new hope and pathways out of poverty to some of our most vulnerable fellow humans.”

This work is only possible thanks to the caring compassion of our friends here at home. Through their participation in our annual Mission Cooperative Program (MCP), Salesian missionaries from various communities in several countries will share stories that demonstrate the power of your support.

Below is a complete list of parishes hosting Salesian missionaries throughout the summer. Should there be one near where you live, we encourage you to visit and learn how your generosity is making a very real and tangible difference in the lives of children and families in need.

If you have any questions or would like more information about our Missionary Cooperative Program, please email info@salesianmissions.org or call our Donor Services department at: (914) 633-8344 – Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-4:00pm or Friday from 8:30am-1:00pm EST. Thank you!


(SPOF) – Society of the Propagation of the Faith
MISSIONARY PRIESTJUNE 7-8JUNE 14-15JUNE 21-22JUNE 28-29
Fr. Raphael Airoboman
(Nigeria)
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Warren, RISt. Christopher / St. Theresa Parishes - Tiverton, RISt. Pius X Church -
Yarmouth, MA
St. Mary of the Bay Parish - Warren, RI
Fr. Andrews Arokiam
(India)
St. Michael Parish - Beacon Falls, CT
Fr. Eric Assoumou
(Ivory Coast)
Resurrection / Ascension / OL of the Angelus Parishes - Rego Park (Queens), NYSt. John Bosco Parish - Port Chester, NY
Fr. Marcelo Escalante
(Bolivia)
Christ Prince of Peace Church - Manchester, MOSt. Joseph Parish - Manchester, MOSts. Michael, Theresa, Steven Parishes - Henrietta, OKSts. Mary & Andrew / OL of Lourdes Parishes - Ellenville, NY
Fr. Wilfred Fernandez
(India)
St. Thomas the Apostle Church - Homosassa, FLSt. Raphael Church - St. Petersburg, FL
Fr. Mario Hoyos
(Colombia)
St. Andrew Parish - Riverton, UTSt. Henry Church & Santa Ana Mission - Brigham City, UTSt. Thomas Aquinas Church, Hyde Park, UT
Fr. Regi Mani
(India)
Marian Shrine - Stony Point, NYOL of the Valley Church - Orange, NJ
Fr. Xavier Michales
(India)
OL of LaSalette - Sulphur, LAMHC / St. Francis de Sales Parishes - Tampa, FL
(SPOF) – Society of the Propagation of the Faith
MISSIONARY PRIESTJULY 5-6JULY 12-13JULY 19-20JULY 26-27
Fr. Raphael AirobomanOL of Fatima Parish - New London, NH
Fr. Andrews Arokiam
(India)
St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Naugatuck, CTSt. Lawrence Church - Killingworth, CTSt. Gabriel Church - Philadelphia, PA
Fr. Eric Assoumou
(Ivory Coast)
All Saints Parish - Bay City, MIOL of Czestochowa Parish - Bay City, MISt. Joseph the Worker Parish - Grand Rapids, MI
Fr. Peter Abeku Dughan
(Sierra Leone)
St. Joseph Parish - Avon Lake, OHSt. Anthony of Padua - Akron, OHSt. Paul and St. Bruno - Greensburg, PASt. John the Baptist Church - Perryopolis, PA
Fr. Marcelo Escalante
(Bolivia)
St. John Bosco Parish - Chicago, ILSt. Bernadette & St. Lucien Parishes - Linville / Spruce Pine, NCOL of Peace - Brooklyn, NY
Fr. Wilfred Fernandez
(India)
Mary Help of Christians Parish - Harvey, LASt. Therese of Lisieux Parish (St. John & St. Paul) - Phillips, WIImmaculate Conception /St. Patrick Parishes - New Richmond, WI
Fr. Mario Hoyos
(Colombia)
St. Martin de Porres Church - Taylorsville, UTSt. Rose of Lima Church - Layton, UTSt. Anthony Parish - San Francisco, CA (July 20 only)St. Boniface Church - San Francisco, CA
Fr. Regi Mani
(India)
St. Francis Xavier / OL of the Lake Parishes - Narrowsburg, NYSt. Stanislaus Kostka Church - Pleasant Valley, NYImmaculate Conception / St. Mary - Hackensack, NJ
Fr. Xavier Michales
(India)
Sacred Heart & OL of Pompeii Parish - Dobbs Ferry, NY (SPOF)St. Kieran Church - Shelby Township, MIBlessed Sacrament Church - Staten Island, NY (SPOF)
(SPOF) – Society of the Propagation of the Faith
MISSIONARY PRIESTAUGUST 2-3AUGUST 9-10
Fr. Raphael Airoboman
(Nigeria)
Parish of the Holy Savior - Mexico, ME
Fr. Andrews Arokiam
(India)
St. Thomas / St. Elizabeth Parishes - Pottstown / Chester Springs, PANativity Church - Midland Park, NJ
Fr. Eric Assoumou
(Ivory Coast)
Shrine of St. Francis Xavier / OL of Guadalupe Parishes - Grand Rapids, MISt. Francis de Sales Parish - Holland, MI
Fr. Peter Abeku Dughan
(Sierra Leone)
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral - Greensburg, PA
Fr. Marcelo Escalante
(Bolivia)
St. Matthias Church - Sterling Heights, MISt. Lawrence Church - Utica, MI
Fr. Wilfred FernandezOL of the Runestone / St. Charles / St. Olaf Churches - Kensington / Herman / Elbow Lake, MN
Fr. Mario Hoyos
(Colombia)
St. Michael's Church - Boulder Creek, CAPresentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish - Jamaica (Queens), NY
Fr. Regi Mani
(India)
Immaculate Conception / OL of Grace / St. Joseph Parishes - Glenville / Ballston Lake / Scotia, NYSt. Stephen / Church of the Holy Trinity Parishes - Phoenix / Fulton, NY
Fr. Xavier Michales
(India)
St. Casimir Church - Newark, NJSt. John the Evangelist Parish - Leonia, NJ

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