THE SCALABRINIAN MISSIONARIES
The Scalabrinian Missionaries were founded by Bishop John Baptist
Scalabrini in 1887. Initially the Congregation expanded particularly in North and
South America, engaged in the assistance to Italian migrants. The transformation of
international migrations which began in the 1960s, with the progressive globalization of
flows and diversification of countries of origin, brought also a transformation in the
Congregation, that became involved with migrants of all nationalities.
Currently the Scalabrinians are present in the following countries: Canada, United
States, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay,
Chile, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Germany,
Switzerland, Italy, South Africa, Taiwan, Philippines and Australia.
The Scalabrinians have a variety of services for migrants. In addition to spiritual
ministry and community building, they provide education in schools, local organization for
cultural activities, care for the sick, counseling and legal referral, advocacy and care
for the elderly. They also encourage the study of migration through research centers and
the dialogue with political and civil groups through specialized magazines.
