Salesian Oratory - Sliema

Maria Mazzarello was born on 9th May, 1837 in Mornese. Italy. In October 1864, Maria Mazzarello and 5 other girls formed the association of the Daughters of Maria Immacolata. In 1872 the concgregation of the salesian sisters is officially established and Maria Domenica Mazzarello is the first superior. SHe died at the age of 44 in 14th May 1881.