Salesian missionaries in Bangui, Central African Republic*, have opened the Artemides Zatti Health Center, which was a significant event for the local community and for all those involved in improving access to healthcare. The new center is designed to serve the most vulnerable populations.
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The day has been celebrated on June 12 since 2002, and it brings attention to the global extent of child labor and the action and efforts needed to eliminate
Salesians for Social in Italy recently released its report, “Fragile”, which provided a snapshot of the first wave of Italy’s Generation Z. With the collaboration of AstraRicerche, a survey was provided to nearly 1,100 youth aged 14-20. The survey found that while 50% feel satisfied
A new species of fossorial reed snake has been discovered in the Garo Hills in the state of Meghalaya, India. The species, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills Reed Snake), has been formally described in the internationally reputed peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica. The discovery is the result of a
Don Bosco Center in Naples, Italy, has been renovated with new spaces for the chapel, the teaching kitchen, the oratory and the courtyard. An event was held to showcase the changes. It brought together Salesians from Southern Italy and missionary territories in the Balkans, as
Salesian missionaries in Rundu, Namibia, completed the windows and glass for the new St. John Bosco Church thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The project will benefit more than 7,000 Catholics in the community. Currently, close to 1,000 are church members of this parish.
Salesian missionaries are continuing to respond to the deepening crisis in the Middle East despite the ceasefire declared in Lebanon*. Bombings in southern Lebanon, rising prices and a lack of jobs are putting thousands of families in difficulty. Salesians are assisting more than 100 displaced
Salesians were able to support 62 youth in vulnerable situations at Casa Hogar, located in Colima, Mexico, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. All of the youth living at the facility received comprehensive care during the second half of 2025.
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5. The day will focus on ending plastic pollution and reinforce the global commitment made in 2022 to end plastic pollution through a global plastic pollution treaty.
The Salesian Los Boscos Center in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this academic year. The celebrations began in April with a visit from local, regional and ecclesiastical authorities.