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In 1908, the first Salesian Sisters arrived in the U.S.A. and settled in New Jersey.

The Community of Salesian Sisters was founded by St. John Bosco,

in collaboration with St. Mary Mazzarello, on August 5, 1872

in Mornese, Alessandria, Italy. 

We are an international congregation of more than 14,000sisters ministering to and with youth in every continent.  

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Salesian familyThe Salesian Family today consists of 21 officially recognized

groups that have a total of 402,500 members. There are presently 27 more groups that are seeking membership within

the Salesian Family.

1 Salesians of Don Bosco 16,422

2 Salesians Sisters of St. John Bosco 14,000

3 Salesian Co-operators: 35,000

4 Past-Pupils of Don Bosco: 197,703

5 Past-Pupils of the FMA: 130,000

6 Women Volunteers of Don Bosco 1,308

7 Daughters of Sacred Heart 400

8 Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart 262

9 Apostles of the Holy Family 100

10 Caritas Sisters of Miyazaki 1,074

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11 Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians 700

12 Daughters of the Divine Saviour 109

13 Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 109

14 Sisters of Jesus the Adolescent 43

15 Association Damas Salesianas 3000

16 Association of Mary Help of Christians 35000

17 Catechists Sisters of Mary Immaculate Help of Christians 500

18 Daughters of the Queenship of Mary Immaculate 57

19 Volunteers with Don Bosco 62

20 Witnesses of the Risen Lord TR 2000 650

21 Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel ?

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• Meditation

• Celebration of the Eucharist

• The Liturgy of the Hours.

•Rosary

•Spiritual reading

Monthly days of recollection

Personal reflection on scripture

Community faith sharing

Weekly reflections on spiritual themes

Yearly retreat.

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Living and working together in the name of the Lord is an essential element of our Salesian vocation.

In and through the community

In an atmosphere of open

sisterly dialogue

and with the guidance of the Spirit

we reach out to the young and become for them, especially those most in need, signs and bearers of God's love. By the support and contributions of each Sister, our community becomes a witness to society of the powerful joy and love of Jesus who fulfills every human longing for happiness and meaning.

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Poverty, or simplicity of life, is a commitment to share all that

we have including our time, talents, and presence.

Chastity enables us to follow Christ with an undivided heart. It calls us to a deep personal relationship with God who sends us forth to

proclaim the Good News to his people especially the young. It helps us nurture healthy and integrated relationships with others who we

see as Christ himself.

Obedience places us in an attitude of listening to what is asked of us through our community, the signs of the times, and the needs of the young.

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We educate and walk with the young in the spirit of St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello. It is a spirit of joy, friendship, love for life and service that flow from a personal relationship with Christ.

We follow the example of Mary, the Help of Christians, who models the ideals of womanhood as we live our Salesian charism in fidelity to the Church at the service of youth.

The education is carried out in the family spirit,utilizing the principles of

reason, religion, and loving kindness

...among the young ...for the young ...with the young

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teaching in elementary schools, high schools and college

working as school administrators

counseling the young

serving in diocesan offices

coordinating campus ministers in high schools

animating youth ministry

overseeing financial administration

assisting in parish animation and catechetical instruction

directing summer camps

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You will find the Salesian Sisters

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Volunteers that build leadership skills by emphasizing the values of solidarity, respect of the human person, striving for social justice, and incorporating Christian spirituality into everyday life.

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