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As winter's grip tightens over the landscape, bringing frosty mornings, shorter days and the crunch of snow underfoot, we have the gift of Christmas in December. If you're struggling for gifts or religious Christmas cards for your loved ones, have a look at our bookshop for some ideas.

Last day for ordering in time for Christmas is Monday 16 December.

Salesian Sisters

Salesian Sisters

The Salesian Sisters Congregation

97

Countries

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Salesian Sisters

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UK Sisters

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Communities in UK

Salesian Sisters

Our Mission

By their lives the Sisters witness the words of Jesus, "Whatever you do to the least of my people, you do to me." St. Mary Mazzarello said, "Joy is the sign of a heart that loves the Lord!" Her Sisters live by this motto today.

Worldwide, there are 11,532 Salesian Sisters, and 309 Novices in training. Our Congregation is living and working in 26 nations in Africa; 23 nations in America; 22 nations in Asia; 22 nations in Europe; and 4 nations in Oceania.

About The Salesian Sisters

In 1872 the first group of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) made their profession in the Congregation founded by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello. Both founders shared a dream to work for the good of young people and lead them to God.

Don Bosco wanted the Sisters to be a living sign of his gratitude to God for all that he had led him to be and do in his life. Our Lady continues to guide her Sisters today.

St. Mary Mazzarello

Latest News

Read the latest news from the Salesian Sisters below or click here to visit our news page

Student sleepover at St John Bosco raises money for The Whitechapel Centre 

Student sleepover at St John Bosco raises money for The Whitechapel Centre 

A student sleepover was recently held at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, to...

Posted: 4th December 2024

Schools update for October/November 2024

Schools update for October/November 2024

It has been a busy few months in schools all around the country, and our Salesian...

Posted: 22nd November 2024

St John Bosco Arts College overjoyed to receive ‘outstanding’ in the Catholic Schools Inspectorate

St John Bosco Arts College overjoyed to receive ‘outstanding’ in the Catholic Schools Inspectorate

St John Bosco Arts College in Croxteth is thrilled after receiving an 'outstanding'...

Posted: 29th October 2024

Latest Resources

Mary Woman of Hope - Novena to the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary Woman of Hope - Novena to the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On Monday 9th December, the church will celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The FMA have produced a Novena for...

Novena to Mamma Margaret

Novena to Mamma Margaret

On November 25, the Salesians celebrate the feast of Venerable Margaret Occhiena, better known as Mamma Margaret, the mother of Don Bosco.

Created by the...

A Camino through Lent 2021 - Easter Sunday

A Camino through Lent 2021 - Easter Sunday

A final reflection from Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB to bring our Camino to a close, and inspire us with the hope we have as an Easter people.

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8th December 2024

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The 8th December is the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.... Read More »

1st February 2025

Salesian Family Celebration of the Feast of St John Bosco

On Saturday 1st February 2025, Fr Steven Lloyd SDB will be celebrating Mass at St Augustine's... Read More »

Saints of Don Bosco

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Saint John Bosco has inspired thousands of people, young and old, priests, brothers, sisters and lay people, to strive for holiness in their lives. The Church has recognised many of them as outstanding in holiness and deserving the titles of Saint, Blessed, Venerable or Servant of God.