Salesian Spirituality is a way of living the Gospel as learned, lived, and shared by St. Francis de Sales (1567 – 1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572 – 1641). The first disciples of it were the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary, a community of contemplative women established by these two saints in 1610. Their vision continues today, lived by people of all walks, states, and stages of life.
One cannot hope to adequately plumb the depths of this spirituality, but you can read some of the more salient attributes of Salesian spirituality.
Want to deepen your understanding of Salesian Spirituality? We offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow with others in the Salesian Spirituality.
2025 Salesian Activities and Events
Live Jesus! 2025
20th Annual Event
“Bend Don’t Break:
The Art of Salesian Spirituality”
March 29, 2025
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
8 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Speakers and Mass
Keynote Speaker
Jim Greenfield, OSFS
DeSales University, president
“The Art of Surrender”
Olivia Wills Kane
National Visitaton Salesian Network of Schools, Ministry Coordinator
“Bend Don’t Break:
The Art of Living Jesus!”
Carol Swiger
Live Jesus! Founder &
St. John Neumann Parishioner
Salesian Monthly Presentations
Presenter: Fr. Michael S. Murray, OSFS
All presentations are at 7 p.m.
in the Brown-McCarthy Auditorium.
APRIL 2: “The Three Cs of Salesian Spirituality”
Based upon three Conferences given by Francis de Sales to the Sisters of the Visitation.
MAY 7: “Model of Devotion — The Virtues of St. Joseph”
Drawn from a variey of writings and reflections by St. Francis de Sales.
Registration for 2025 Spring Salesian Presentations
