Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice di Alì Terme (me)
The Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice of Alì Terme is a historic educational and religious institution run by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. It is located in the picturesque town of Alì Terme, in the province of Messina. The Institute has played a fundamental role in the cultural and spiritual formation of the Ionian Area, Eastern and Central Sicily, the Calabrian and Apulian territories, and the entire local community. In 1980, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, accepting the donation of the Marini couple and responding to the desire to offer a comprehensive education to the young women of the area, began work on the construction of the Institute.
Activities and Services
Today, the Institute continues its mission through the following areas:
Mother Maddalena Morano
A prominent figure in the history of the institute is Mother Maddalena Morano, born in Chieri in 1847. Arriving in Sicily in 1881, she founded numerous educational works in the region. Her remains rest in the Sanctuary of Mary Help of Christians in Alì Terme, a destination for pilgrimages and a symbol of educational dedication.
Spirituality and hospitality according to the Salesian charism
The Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice of Alì Terme is a beacon of education, spirituality, and hospitality, a place where faith, culture, and human growth intertwine to form responsible and aware young people. With a deeply rooted Salesian imprint, the institute offers young generations training opportunities ranging from academic and professional education to active participation in the community and the journey of faith. Through various initiatives such as the "Mother Morano" Youth Centre, the Sanctuary of Mary Help of Christians, and the "Stella Maris" Hospitality House, the Institute continues to live and transmit the values of St. John Bosco and Blessed Maddalena Morano, carrying on the mission of educating hearts and minds, promoting solidarity, charity, and service towards others.
