The Salesian Sisters Congregation
97
Countries
11,532
Salesian Sisters
42
UK Sisters
7
Communities in UK
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.
Latest News
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The dynamic care of St Mary Mazzarello
A reflection for the Feast of St Mary Mazzarello (13 May), co-founder of the Salesian...
Posted: 6th May 2021
St Dominic Savio: listening to the young
I love this modern painting of two great Salesian saints, Laura Vicuña and...
Posted: 6th May 2021
Youth Presence - new charity for children & young people
Youth Presence is a new charity, based in Kendal, Cumbria, that is dedicated to working...
Posted: 5th May 2021
Latest Resources
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.
Stations of the Cross 2021
A new 'Way of the Cross' created for Holy Week 2021 by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB
A Camino through Lent 2021 - Holy Week
Our Lenten journey culminates this week in this series of Holy Week reflections from Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB.
What's On
9th May 2021
Sunday morning Mass
Sunday morning Mass from the Thornleigh Salesian College Chapel, livestreamed on our Facebook... Read More »
12th May 2021
Wednesday evening Mass
Join the Salesians for Mass each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, live on Facebook.
13th May 2021
Feast of St Mary Mazzarello
Feast St Mary Mazzarello (1837-1881), the co-founder of the Salesian Sisters
16th May 2021
Sunday morning Mass
Sunday morning Mass from the Thornleigh Salesian College Chapel, livestreamed on our Facebook... Read More »
19th May 2021
Wednesday evening Mass
Join the Salesians for Mass each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, live on Facebook.
23rd May 2021
Sunday morning Mass
Sunday morning Mass from the Thornleigh Salesian College Chapel, livestreamed on our Facebook... Read More »
26th May 2021
Wednesday evening Mass
Join the Salesians for Mass each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, live on Facebook.
Saints of Don Bosco
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.