Christmas Blessings!
Meet Sister Eileen Valerie Kulacz!
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Care for Creation in Music, Film, and Poetry!
Meet Sister Karen Pourby!
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Meet Sr. Margaret O'Brien
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Sharing Our Stories: A Visit With Our Muslim Friends
A World Where All Are Welcomed
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Sister Angela Patrice Power Celebrates 100th Birthday and 80th Jubilee!
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Sr. Jean Clare Rohe Turns 100!
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Christ the Good Shepherd: An Image for Today's World
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Meet Sr. Mary Ann McCarthy!
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Celebrating Super Bowl!
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Meet Sr. Geralda Meskill!
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An Advent Reflection: Waiting in Times of Unknowing and Uncertainty
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Assisi House Christmas Party 2017
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Fundraiser for Franciscan Volunteers:No Risk, No Gain -- An Evening to Fun and Food!
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A Thanksgiving Celebration That Crosses Denominations and Worlds
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2017-2018 Francisciscan Volunteers Commit to a Year of Service
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Of This and That
2
Project Stop Hunger Now
Bowling Tournaments? At Assisi House?
What's Happening at Assisi House?
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ABCs of Gratitude, Part 5
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ABCs of Gratitude Part 4
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ABCs of Gratitude Part 3
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ABCs of Gratitude, Part 2
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ABCs of Gratitude: Part I
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Helping Others to Find a Place at the Table
2
Gifted Women--Using Their Giftedness for Others!
Congratulations to Sr. Ida Marie Nicklas!
OLA Celebrates Dr. Mirenda's Years of Service
Saying "Thank You" With Tea and Scones!
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And For What Do We Need to Pray?
Meet Sr. Mary Smith and Our Pastoral Services Team!
In the Care of God the Shepherd
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Winter Retreat: The Cave, The Community, The Call
2
A Prayer in Music
Already in Our Hearts: Prayer Before the Crucifix
Energy of Nuns: Sisters Working With Those Who Are Poor or Underserved
Christmas Greetings!
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Sisters of St. Francis Mannequin Challenge
Meet Sr. John Celeste Weitzel !
2
Sr. Jean Rupertus: Champion for the City of Chester
Chester: A City Riddled with Crime
Updates from Nyumbani Village!
Poverty: The Festering Boil in Chester
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Closing Ceremony of St. Joseph Family Center in Spokane
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Retreat: A Time to Reflect and to Meet the God Within!
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Franciscan Volunteers: A New Year Begins!
Who Are You, O Lord, and Who Am I?
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Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk, No Gain---Summer Immersion Program A Success!
Reflection: Looking at the Lion King Through the Eyes of Francis of Assisi
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Bidding Farewell to Our First Franciscan Volunteers
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Franciscan Jubilarians Celebrate 50, 70, 75, and 80 Years of Religious Profession!
Intergenerational Activities: A Blessing for Both Ends of the Age Spectrum!
Our Sisters' Gifts--Used for Others!
What’s Happening on the Hill: An Assisi House Diary
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Meet Sr. Kathleen Groome!
2
Celebrating the Year of Mercy: Afternoon of Prayer
Tidbits from Haiti: February Highlights
1
Human Trafficking Awareness: A First Person Account
Thank You, God!
Meet Sr. Clare Wieckowski
We Are All Called!
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Tidbits from Haiti!
2
Year Of Mercy: Mercy: The Heart of the Gospel
2
Journey of Faith to the World Meeting of Families--From St. Mary's, Alaska, to Philadelphia!
2
Meet Sr. Jean Ustasiewski!
Of This and That: Recognizing the Giftedness of Our Sisters!
Adding Faces to Corporate Social Responsibility
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Year of Mercy: Reflection and Ritual for Blessing the Doors of Our Homes and Our Hearts
Updates from Nyumbani Village
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Aloha! Celebrating Our Values With An Hawaiian Twist!
Meet Sr. Justina Miller!
Celebrating 125 Years in Spokane Diocese
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Families and Vocations: What's The Connection
1
Latest Update from Nyumbani Village
Bethesda Parish and School Honor the Sisters of St. Francis
Don't Miss It: Holiday Craft Fair!
Our Lady of Angels Convent Welcomes Pope Francis!
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Afternoon of Prayer: A Great Success!
Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk, No Gain: Off to a Great Start!
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Latest News from the Nyumbani Journal
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Sr. Ronnie Grier Receives Harriet Tubman Award
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Congregational Gathering Day 2015
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Highlights from Jubilee 2015!
Lessons from Orion!
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2015 Franciscan Federation Conference
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Celebrating 60 Years of Religious Life!
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Meet Sr. Connie Davis!
3
The Wonder of Synchronicity!
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News from Nyumbani Children's Home
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: A time for renewal, of learning, of prayer, of hope, and of advocacy!
Learn More About Our Volunteer Program!
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Meet Sr. Mary Vandergeest!
1
Of This and That
Update from Haiti!
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About Me
About Me
Special Franciscan Welcome!
Special Franciscan Welcome!
Special Franciscan Welcome!
This beautiful sculpture of St. Francis greets all visitors to our motherhouse.
Welcome to Franciscan Life!
Welcome to Franciscan Life!
I hope you enjoy reading about what is important to us as Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, about the normal routine of my life and the lives of my sisters, and about the way we try to live out our Franciscan heritage.

Our Mission Statement (1986)
We the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, choose to live the Gospel in the prophetic spirit of Francis of Assisi and our Foundress Mother Francis Bachmann. With Jesus Christ as Brother, we live as sister with one another, with the entire human family, and with all creation. Calling ourselves and one another to continuous conversion of heart, we commit ourselves to a life of contemplation, poverty, and humility. As vowed women of the Church, we respond with diverse gifts in a spirit of collaboration and of mutual service to the needs of others, especially the economically poor, the marginal, and the oppressed. Seeking to participate in the Spirit's action in the world, we direct our personal and corporate resources to the promotion of justice, peace, and reconciliation. Filled with trust in the goodness of God, we move forward.

Commitment Statement (1996)
We recommit ourselves to "rebuilding the Church" by the living passion of the Gospel in the discerning of our Franciscan charism and tradition. We are willing to take the necessary risks to be a healing, compassionate presence in our violent world, especially with women, children, and those who have no voice. We desire to reflect this commitment in our dialogue with the entire Church, in our own governing structures, and in our relationship with one another as sister.

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