Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales

The Oblate Sisters of St.. Francis de Sales are a religious community within the Catholic Church. They were founded in 1866 by Louis Brisson and Leonie Aviat in Troyes, France.

Task

The Sisters Oblates live the spirituality of St.. Francis de Sales ( Salesian spirituality). Its main task is the education of children and young people. 'll Therefore throughout the world (eg USA, Ecuador, Namibia, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy), especially boarding schools, schools and kindergartens. They want to promote the human, social, and Christian development of their charges. Through education and instruction by the escort in boarding schools and homes as well as by participating in the parishes want the Oblate Sisters of St.. Francis encourage the development of a life of faith in every age, in every state and in every walk of life. Currently, there are about 350 sisters.