Community News

Project focuses on living expenses, capacity-building efforts. 

The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) and the Wheaton Franciscans are excited to offer a one-day in-person workshop for religious, associates, collaborators, and lay formators in the Midwest this spring. The workshop will offer space to reflect, renew, and reconnect with the joy at the heart of religious life, mission, and ministry.

In addition to planned input, participants will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds of the Wheaton Franciscans (features include a peace path, cosmic walk, St. Clare Garden) over an extended lunch break. 

Church brings deep sense of pride to community. 

Bakery is historical institution in Bethlehem. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 23, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, helped support the Salesian Bakery, a historical institution in Bethlehem. With the support provided in part by Salesian Missions, the bakery was able to provide free bread to 111 vulnerable families and eight institutions.

The program planning committee for HOPE 2027, a global gathering of Catholic sisters under 65 years old coordinated by the Leadership Collaborative, has announced the theme for next year’s event: Ubuntu: Wholeness and Transformation.

Ubuntu, a term used in many cultures in Africa, is often translated as “I am because we are.” It is a philosophy of transformation, of moving from the singular “I am” to the communal and global “we are.” It is a way of being that is rooted in both personal and global wholeness.

The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) invites applications for the summer 2026 Life Commitment program, to be held July 7-14, 2026 at The Well, LaGrange, Illinois. Life Commitment is designed for religious women and men preparing for final profession who have already lived vowed life for many years and are discerning a lifelong commitment.

Following our Ursuline Call, and our Chapter held March 16–18, 2026, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville issue this public statement:

More youth who are vulnerable access education. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 16, 2026) Don Bosco Youth Center in Kalay, Myanmar*, was able to update and expand classrooms to create more spaces for education. The funding came from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Salesians were able to add five classrooms, which will enable them to admit more students.

Project part of the ‘Clean Water Initiative’. 

More youth who are vulnerable access education. 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 16, 2026) Don Bosco Youth Center in Kalay, Myanmar*, was able to update and expand classrooms to create more spaces for education. The funding came from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Salesians were able to add five classrooms, which will enable them to admit more students.

As political polarization deepens across the United States, many Americans are finding it increasingly difficult—even impossible—to have meaningful conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who hold different beliefs. Studies show the country is now more intensely divided than at any point since the Civil War, raising urgent questions about what is lost when communities retreat into ideological bubbles.

The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) invites applications for the 2026–2028 ForMission cohort. ForMission is a holistic, two-year formation program for consecrated women and men in formation ministry, including congregational leaders responsible for formation. The program offers residential formation plus year-round accompaniment, including one-on-one mentoring and supervision groups.

Project improves safety for people participating in activities.

Project to benefit 400 students with the Salesian community.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 9, 2026) Students attending the Salesian technical and vocational center, located in Mahajanga, Madagascar, will benefit from newly constructed facilities. The funding has come from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The work began in March 2025 and currently continues.

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 focusing the world’s attention on areas requiring further action.

Together is an inter-congregational community of vowed religious who are studying at Catholic Theological Union. Students live together in community, share prayer and meals, and participate in ongoing formation opportunities. If you or one of your community members are thinking about furthering your theological education and would like to learn more about Together, join us for the upcoming virtual information session.

Monday, March 16 | 1:00-2:00 pm Central (Chicago)

School grows to provide education to youth and adults.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 2, 2026) The Garden Open Community School, located in Thorn Park, a neighborhood in Lusaka, Zambia, has solar panels and newly painted classrooms in the primary section thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

March 3, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – On behalf of Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates, the General Council issued a statement, joining Pope Leo XVI in his “heartfelt appeal” to all responsible parties, including President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress, to halt the spiral of violence in the Middle East.

Youth came from 18 communities in 6 countries.

"You were made on purpose, for a purpose..." _ Sister Marilyn, PBVM https://youtu.be/FABW3RJHJl0?si=Vx6ATCSCwXgiu6pL

Students benefit from safe, welcoming learning environment.

Girls have improved bathrooms, take part in new equality club.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 24, 2026) Youth attending the St. Vincent De Paul School, run by the Salesian sisters in Gumbo, South Sudan*, have improved sanitation and access to workshops, along with a new equality club, thanks to donor funding. The funding was provided by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Gym supports education and oratory activities.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 23, 2026) More than 1,000 youth living in poverty in a rural area of Koumra, Chad, have a new gym thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The gym was constructed primarily for the education of vulnerable youth and women.

Students continue their education with heating available.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 19, 2026) Salesian missionaries working and living in several locations in Ukraine* have been provided emergency support for the winter thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.