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THE SALESIAN FAMILY

Don Bosco was inspired to create a vast movement of persons who work for the good of the young in a variety of ways. He himself founded not only the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians of Don Bosco) but also the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) and the Association of Salesian Co-operators. Taking these into account and the other associations that have sprung up in various parts of the world, the Salesian Family currently numbers 31 officially recognised groups. the Rector Major of the Society of St. Francis de Sales (As successor of Don Bosco) is its animator and centre of unity. (Salesian Constitution Art. 3)

Although these groups have their own specific vocations they live in mutual harmony, sharing the same spirit and thus extending the mission begun by Don Bosco. Don Bosco’s charism continues to inspire men and women of goodwill.

The Salesians of Don Bosco

Founded by St. John Bosco in the nineteenth century, the Salesian Congregation is an international organization of men dedicated to the service of young people, especially those who are poor and disadvantaged.

Journeying with the young, ‘Youth Resource Development’ is the focus of the Salesian through education and evangelization. The Salesian believes that a total dedication to the young is his best gift to humanity. Based on this the Salesians are present in about 130 different nations.

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Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, also known as the Salesian Sisters, are present in about 85 countries. Sharing the same mission as the Salesians, The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians has as its primary ministry, mission to the young through:

– education (in schools at all levels)

– youth centers,

– health care,

– community and social services in mission areas,

– residences for students.

The official title of the Congregation is Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. They were formed in Italy in 1872 through the combined efforts of St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello. In Italian, their name is “Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice”.

Salesian Cooperators

Early on, it was clear to Don Bosco that he would need the help of the laity.

(Updated as of April 15, 2016)

1.	Salesians of Don Bosco: (with novices and bishops)	15762
2.	Daughters of Mary Help of Christians	** 14655
3.	Salesian Cooperators	* 26239
4.	The Association of Mary Help of Christians	100000
5.	Past Pupils of Don Bosco	* 97357
6.	Past Pupils of the FMA	130000
7.	Women Volunteers of Don Bosco	1230
8.	Daughters of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary	** 378
9.	Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart	** 221
10.	Apostles of the Holy Family	** 69
11.	The Sisters of Charity of Jesus	** 990
12.	The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians	** 1050
13.	The Daughters of the Divine Saviour	167
14.	The Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary	109
15.	The Sisters of Jesus the Adolescent	26
16.	The Association of the Damas Salesianas	2083
17.	Volunteers with Don Bosco	82
18.	The Catechists Sisters of Mary Immaculate Help of Christians	500
19.	The Daughters of the Queenship of Mary Immaculate	37
20.	Witnesses of the Risen Lord TR	750
21.	The Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel	** 357
22.	The Congregation of Sisters of the Resurrection	50
23.	The Congregation of the Sisters Announcers of the Lord	23
24.	The Disciples – Secular Institute	** 400
25.	The Comunity of “Canção Nova”	1300
26.	The Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel (Michaelites)	** 261
27.	The Sisters of Maria Auxiliatrix	** 110
28.	The Community of the Mission of Don Bosco (CMB)
29.	The Sisters of the Queenship of Mary Immaculate	29
30.	Visitation Sisters of Don Bosco (VSDB)	122
31.	Contemplative Fraternity of Mary of Nazareth (New as of 7/11/16)

Source:

*Statistical data, GC26, Rome 2014

**Annuario Pontificio 2008; other figures are updated by individual institutes