Don Bosco (St. John Bosco) was inspired to create a vast movement of persons to bring the Gospel of Jesus to young people and to work for their benefit. Don Bosco founded:
Other Salesian Family Groups have formed since then and today there are 31 Groups. The Salesian Family Groups have spread throughout the world. These Groups live in communion with each other, share the same spirit, and with specifically distinct vocations, continue the mission Don Bosco began. Don Bosco's Salesian charism continues to inspire people to serve young people, especially those who are poor and at risk.
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(Updated 2017)
Sources:
*Statistical data, GC26, Rome 2017
**Annuario Pontificio 2016; other figures are updated by individual institutes from time to time
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