Who We Are
The St. Francis de Sales Association is an international organization of lay Catholic women that offers formation in Salesian spirituality and the opportunity to deepen one’s faith and the practice of Christian virtues within a spiritual family.
What is Salesian Spirituality?
A Gentle Spirituality For Our Busy, Daily Lives
St. Francis de Sales offers us a simple way of reconciling the often-conflicting demands of home, family, career, church and community. Francis assures us that our daily duties in life are the most important tasks we have on our path to holiness.
Spiritual Friendship
What is spiritual friendship? How can it enrich our lives? Spiritual friends can help us discern God’s will in our lives and encourage and strengthen us in our faith journey. Our members enjoy the opportunity to develop life-long spiritual friendships.
Attend a Virtual Open House
To learn about Salesian spirituality and the St. Francis de Sales Association, you are most cordially invited to join us in a virtual open house with Zoom video conferencing across any device. All meetings are held Sundays, from 7 – 8:00 p.m. CT.
2025 Open House Dates:
January 26, March 23, May 25,
July 27, September 28,
November 23
Living a Life of Spiritual Friendship and Joy
Julianne shares her journey of seeking, discovering and becoming a Daughter of St. Francis de Sales and how it has filled her life today with spiritual friendship and joy.
“Being a Daughter in the St. Francis de Sales Association provides a balance in my life. It gives me peace, knowing I can bring holiness to all my daily responsibilities as a mother and as a wife, and really, all my roles in life.”
"I Had the Feeling God Wanted a Bigger Commitment From Me"
Simone Robinson was hoping to be consecrated to God in a special way. To love better became the desire of her heart, and the association helps her to do that. Find out what her favorite quote from St. Francis de Sales is and why.
"I Was Looking for a Spiritual Family to Connect With"
In 2020, Heather Bradley was looking for a spiritual family she could participate in despite her busy life on a farm, homeschooling her children. Find out what attracted this young mother to St. Francis de Sales and our association.
The Legacy of St. Francis de Sales: "Everything Pertains to Love"
Pope Francis wrote an apostolic letter, Totum Amoris Est (Everything Pertains to Love), to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of St. Francis de Sales.
The Beatification Cause for Our Foundress
The foundress of the St. Francis de Sales Association, Venerable Caroline Carré de Malberg, is under consideration for beatification by the Vatican. The postulator for her cause for sainthood has asked to be sent testimonies of special favors granted after petitioning Mme Carre for help.
“Not only is God always in the place where you are, but God is in a very special manner in the depths of your spirit.”
Could God Be Calling You? How to Join the St. Francis Association
Indications that this association may be right for you are: the desire to read the Scriptures and pray more; frequent attendance at Mass; a love of learning more about the Roman Catholic faith, its teachings and history; and an interest in Salesian spirituality and/or deepening your spiritual life.
