Salesian sisters break bread in Surrey

Aspirant Joyce Bermejo shares why she wants to become part of the order

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, also known as Salesian sisters, gather with novices and aspirants. Photo submitted to The B.C. Catholic.

The Salesian sisters are a youthful congregation, said aspirant Joyce Bermejo. The young woman from Surrey learned this when she started her formation with the sisters 10 months ago in Cornwall, Ont. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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