Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary
The Oblates have a special relationship with the Visitation Sisters. The Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary was founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal in 1610. Approximately 250 years later Bl. Louis Brisson, OSFS, was formed and nurtured in the Salesian spirit by a Visitandine, Venerable Mother Mary de Sales Chappuis, VHM. Together they dedicated themselves to revitalizing French Catholicism and later founded the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.
“We call ourselves Salesians because Francis de Sales inspires our way of serving young people.”
St. John Bosco
Our Salesian Family
Those who follow the teachings of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal are considered Salesian. This is their spirituality and way of life. There are other religious communities and organizations inspired by the Salesian way of life. Click on the buttons below to learn more about these.
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