The Sylvania Franciscans are Third Order Regular Franciscans, living in community as vowed religious according to the spirit and example of Francis of Assisi. As women of peace and seekers of justice, we are committed to serving God’s people through diverse ministries in nine Dioceses and in seven states.

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Departments/Key Contacts

Congregational Leadership
Paige Strancar,
Administrative Exec. Asst.
419-824-3618
pstrancar@sistersosf.org

All Good Things, Art and Gift Shop
Beth McArthur, Manager
419-824-3749
bmcarthur@sistersosf.org

Archives
Christine Deemer. Archivist
419-824-3619
cdeemer@sistersosf.org

Associates
Kris Moline, Associate and Co-Chair
419-824-3827
kmoline@lourdes.edu

Campus Security
419-517-8953

Canticle Studio
Sister Karen Zielinski, Director
419-824-3543
kzielinski@sistersosf.org

Chief Operating Officer
Jenifer Belt
419-517-8426
jbelt@sistersosf.org

Communications and Marketing, Website
Elizabeth Reiter
419-824-3667
ereiter@sistersosf.org

Congregational Advancement
Sue Knapik
419-824-3624
sknapik@sistersosf.org

Facilities and Grounds
Rachel Kerlin
419-517-8906
rkerlin@sistersosf.org

Franciscan Spirituality Experiences/Regina Spirituality & Conference Center
Sister Nora Klewicki
419-824-3528
nklewicki@sistersosf.org

Formation
Sister Shannon Schrein
419-824-3602
sschrein@sistersosf.org

Environmental Stewardship
Sister Jeremias Stinson, Superintendent
419-824-3623
rkerlin@sistersosf.org

Finance
Terri Ellerbrock, CFO
419-824-3616
tellerbrock@sistersosf.org

Hermitage
Sister Nora Klewicki
419-824-3528
nklewicki@sistersosf.org

Human Resources
Mechelle Zarou
419-517-8433
mzarou@sistersosf.org

Information Technology
Elaine Dickendasher
419-824-3644
edickendasher@sistersosf.org

Liturgy Office
Sister Barb Vano
419-824-3608 (LU)
bvano@lourdes.edu

Vocations
Vocation Network Team
419-824-3914
vocations@sistersosf.org

Volunteers
Mechelle Zarou
419-517-8433
mzarou@sistersosf.org

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