(ANS – New Rochelle) – 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 and rights of migrants worldwide.

(ANS – Kolkata) – The Salesian Prison Ministry in the Province of Calcutta , India was established in 1995, with the aim of offering prisoners skills and new opportunities, helping them to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Founded by Salesian Fr N.T. Scaria, together with Fr T.L. Francis, with the support of the provincial team, Prison Ministry focused on skills development, social integration, legal assistance, social awareness programmes and family welfare programmes.

(ANS – Rome) – We are approaching the eve of the Holy Year. Today, the 11th of the month, the General Councillor for Missions, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, shares his reflection on the mystery of the Church, its relationship to the Kingdom, its mission in today’s world and Don Bosco's love for the Church.