The Mornese Project
What is the Mornese Project?
Mornese is the town where St. Mary Mazzarello grew up and discovered her call to follow God. In the atmosphere of her family, friends, and faith community she gradually realized God’s call to dedicate herself fully to Him. It was unveiled gradually, step by step, and it demanded of her a lot of courage to advance little by little. Her “yes”, echoing that of Our Lady, eventually revealed the feminine expression of the Salesian charism, which became the Salesian Sisters.
The Mornese Project is a four phase journey: Experience, Call, Mission, and Pilgrimage. It follows the spirituality and life of Mother Mazzarello as a means of discerning God’s will in our lives.
The Mornese Experience
The Mornese Experience is a retreat for women ages 18-30. Join us for four days of reflection, fellowship, and immersion in the joyful spirit of St. Mary Mazzarello, the co-founder of the Salesian Sisters. June 12-15, 2025, Newton, NJ.
Mornese Calls
Come and See!
Learn more about us by visiting and spending the weekend with us. Ask about other possible dates that fit with your schedule.
The Fiat Project
Is it Marriage, Religious Life, or Lay Consecrated?
Join us on an 8 month online discernment program beginning the first Saturday
of October. Registration will open in the Summer.
Mornese Missionaries
Volunteer in the U.S. or Canada with the Salesian Sisters for one month to one year. Must be at least 18 years old. There are opportunities to volunteer for Summer Camps, Schools, Parishes, Retreat Center and our Retired Sisters' Convent.
Mornese Pilgrimage
Visit the roots of the Salesian Family during the Jubilee Year of Hope. July 19-August 4. Includes Mornese, Turin, Assisi and Rome.