Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)
34,000 members serving youth in 130+ countries. Schools, vocational training, street children.
The Salesians of Don Bosco serve young people — especially the poorest — through education, vocational training, youth ministry, and homes for street children. With 34,000 members across 130+ countries and 1,892 locations, they are one of the largest Catholic missionary presences in the world.
“Preferential option for poor youth — Da mihi animas”
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See Also
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service in 19 US cities. Community living, social justice, Ignatian formation.
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