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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Salesian Cooperators help Sisters feed families in Kenya
Last month, we reported on the work the Salesian Sisters are doing to help people...
Posted: 10th September 2020
It's our founder's birthday!
Our founder, St John Bosco, was born on 16th August, 1815, in a tiny hamlet called...
Posted: 16th August 2020
Looking back at 40 years of Salesian youth summer camps
With Salesian summer projects and camps cancelled due to COVID-19, Sue McDonald,...
Posted: 7th August 2020
Latest Resources
Returning to school: a Salesian Perspective
As schools move towards bringing back more pupils with the easing of lockdown, our Province Salesian Education and Schools delegate, Fr David O'Malley,...
A Novena to the Sacred Heart for our special times
A novena to the Sacred Heart is usually prayed in the nine days preceding the Feast, but can be prayed at any time for your special intentions. This new...
A Rosary: Mary in May
Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB and Sr Sr Susan Richert PBVM offer a new way to use your rosary to honour Our Lady in her month of May:
Using your rosary beads...
What's On
27th September 2020
Sunday Morning Mass from Bolton
Celebrate Sunday Mass with the Salesians from the Thornleigh Community. This week, we pray... Read More »
30th September 2020
Mid-week Mass
Join the Thornleigh Salesian Community on the Province Facebook page at 17:45 each Wednesday... Read More »
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.