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Who is Maria Domenica Mazzarello?

  • Bosco's wife

  • A nun Bosco founded a congregation with

  • Bosco's sister

  • A politician from Turin

Answer

Maria Domenica Mazzarello was a nun who, together with Saint John Bosco, founded the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, also known as the Salesian Sisters, in 1872. The congregation is dedicated to the education and welfare of disadvantaged young women, emphasizing practical training and Christian values. Today, they operate schools, orphanages, and social welfare centers worldwide.
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