The Salesian Family:
Our Salesian Family is a caring group of people from all walks of life and all corners of the earth who are dedicated to making life better for the world's poorest and neediest children and families. We are led by nearly 34,000 priests, brothers and sisters who serve as Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.), the second largest order in the Roman Catholic Church. We are joined by thousands of passionate volunteers, committed lay staff, and generous donors.
If you are already a member of the Salesian Family, we would like to thank you for your outstanding support of our mission and dedicate this website to you. If you would like to become part of our family, we welcome you with open arms. There are a number of ways you can become involved and we invite you to learn more by contacting us.
A Salesian’s prayer
We thank you O Lord for Don Bosco, Our Father and Teacher
Thank you for inspiring him to minister to the young in an enthusiastic, joyful and prayerful way.
Thank you for his style and spirit of youth ministry.
Help us to make expicit proposals to the young that they may become your disciples.
Help us to challenge them to become saints.
Help us, O Lord, to make our ministries authentic Salesian Oratories where the young can find a Home that welcomes,
a Parish that evangelizes,
a School that prepares for life, and
a Playground where friends can gather.
We make this prayer through Christ, Our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. |
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| There are 28 groups that are officially recognized as members of the Salesian Family |
| Past-Pupils of the FMA |
130,000 |
| Past-Pupils of Don Bosco |
97,357 |
| Association of Mary Help of Christians |
80,000 |
| Salesian Co-operators |
30,000 |
| Salesians of Don Bosco |
16,092 |
| Daughters of Mary Help of Christians |
14,655 |
| Association Damas Salesianas |
2,083 |
| Women Volunteers of Don Bosco |
1,308 |
| Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians |
1,011 |
| Caritas Sisters of Miyazaki |
990 |
| Witnesses of the Risen Lord TR 2000 |
750 |
| Catechists Sisters of Mary Immaculate Help of Christians |
500 |
| The Disciples - Secular Institute |
400 |
| Daughters of Sacred Heart |
378 |
| Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel |
357 |
| Sisters of St Michael the Archangel (Michaelites) |
261 |
| Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart |
221 |
| Sisters of Maria Auxiliatrix |
110 |
| Daughters of the Divine Saviour |
109 |
| Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary |
109 |
| Apostles of the Holy Family |
69 |
| Congregation of Sisters of the Resurrection |
50 |
| Daughters of the Queenship of Mary Immaculate |
37 |
| Sisters of Jesus the Adolescent |
26 |
| Sisters Announcers of the Lord |
23 |
| Don Bosco’s charisma continues to inspire people of good will. There are presently 27 more groups that are seeking membership within the Salesian Family. |
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