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Salesian Sisters

Salesian Sisters

The Salesian Sisters Congregation

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Salesian Sisters

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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

Novena to Mary, Help of Christians

Novena to Mary, Help of Christians

In preparation for the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians, celebrated on 24 May...

Posted: 14th May 2024

Reflection - Feast of St Mary Mazzarello

Reflection - Feast of St Mary Mazzarello

To be cheerful we must go ahead in simplicity, not looking for satisfaction, either...

Posted: 9th May 2024

Salesian Schools Update

Salesian Schools Update

Students across the country are preparing for their exams. In Years 10,11,12 and...

Posted: 26th April 2024

Latest Resources

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.

Stations of the Cross 2021

Stations of the Cross 2021

A new 'Way of the Cross' created for Holy Week 2021 by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB

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.