DAUGHTER OF MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS

Daughter of Mary, Help of Christians –  Sister María Domenica, F.M.A.                                                                                              Salesian Sister of Saint John Bosco                                                              “Da mihi animas caetera tolle”  –  “Give me souls; take away the rest.”     –  St. John Bosco                                                                 “Vive Jésus!” ( V † J )  “Live Jesus”  

Founders:  Saint John Bosco                                                                                                                                         Saint Mary Mazzarello

Place:  Mornese, Italy

Year:  1872 A.D.

Her Charism:  The wisdom of St. Francis de Sales has been bequeathed to this Sister.  It is an approach to life guided always and everywhere by love infused with optimism and lived every moment in humility, gentleness, and charity.  Embracing holy purity, the queen of virtues, this Salesian Sister sees Christ in the young, and the young in Christ.  She is devoted to forming good Christians and honest citizens and to the salvation of their souls.  Spiritually strengthened by the Eucharist and protected by Mary’s motherly care, her mission is international and is in almost every conceivable branch of youth work, teaching at all levels, the poor and woman at risk.