SALESIAN FAMILY
The origin of the Don Bosco Past Pupils' Association is to be sought in the Preventive System, based as it is on the supernatural love of Don Bosco for the young.
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On June 9,1868 the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco was consecrated. Don Bosco entrusts to the Association Devoted to Mary help of Christians (ADMA)...
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The Association of Salesian Cooperators date back to the origins of Don Bosco’s apostolic project to help poor, abandoned boys. From the early days in Turin,
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Upon the persistent request of many people in Turin, and as a result of his own perceptions, Don Bosco resolved to take steps in setting up an Institute that would reach out to many poor and abandoned young girls.
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Don Bosco created a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit. He himself founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians of Don Bosco), the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters), the Association of Salesian Cooperators, and the Association Devoted to Mary Help (ADMA). Since then other groups have formed. Today 31 groups make up the Salesian Family spread throughout the world. These Groups have specifically distinct vocations but they live in communion with each other, share Don Bosco’s charism of ministering to the young especially those who are poor and at risk.