Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary
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The Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary (Latin: Ordo Visitationis Beatissimae Mariae Virginis), abbreviated VSM and also known as the Visitandines, is a Catholic religious order of Pontifical Right for women. Members of the order are also known as the Salesian Sisters (not to be confused with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco) or, more commonly as the Visitation Sisters.[2]
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Ordo Visitationis Beatissimae Mariae Virginis[1] | |
Abbreviation | VSM |
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Nickname | Visitandines |
Formation | June 6, 1610; 414 years ago (June 6, 1610)[1] |
Founder | Bishop Francis de Sales Jane Frances de Chantal[1] |
Type | Religious Order of Pontifical Right for women[1] |
Members | 1,529 members as of 2020[1] |
Motto | Latin: Vivet Jésu English: Live Jesus |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
Website | www.vistyr.org |
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