Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary

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.

"Visitation Order" redirects here. For governmental order, see Contact (law).
Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary
Ordo Visitationis Beatissimae Mariae Virginis
AbbreviationVSM
NicknameVisitandines
FormationJune 6, 1610 (June 6, 1610)
FounderBishop Francis de Sales
Jane Frances de Chantal
TypeReligious Order of Pontifical Right for women
Members
1,529 members as of 2020
Motto
Latin: Vivet Jésu
English: Live Jesus
Parent organization
Catholic Church
Websitewww.vistyr.org
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