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Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

 

Who We Are
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are a community of more than 700 Catholic women religious who choose a Gospel way of life, lived in community. We uphold a long and honored tradition of loving God and being in relationships through loving service.

 

 

Our Mission
We are committed to the needs of others, especially the economically poor, the marginal, and the oppressed. We are willing to take the necessary risks to be a healing, compassionate presence in our violent world, especially for women, children, and those who have no voice.

 

 

Where We Are
Sisters serve the people of God wherever a need exists. Today sisters minister in the United States in approximately 29 states, as well as in the Carribean, Central America, Europe, and Africa. We serve in a variety of ministries and settings: prayer ministry; health care; education at all levels; parish and diocesan ministry; spiritual and pastoral care; service to the elderly, the homeless, the poor, persons with AIDS, and immigrants and refugees; counseling; advocacy; and leadership in national religious organizations.

 

 

Today
Although changing circumstances in society and in the Church have inspired the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia to find new ways of proclaiming the Good News of God's faithful presence in the world, their mission has remained constant--- to live the Gospel message in the unique spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, faithful to the vision of Mother Francis Bachmann, who founded the order in 1855.

Learn more about the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia at www.osfphila.org.