Called like Francis of Assisi to live the Gospel in joyful servanthood among all people, the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, as messengers of peace, commit themselves to works that reverence human dignity, embrace the poor and marginalized, and respect the gift of all creation.
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Josina! Today we celebrate you with grateful hearts and give thanks for the many years you have shared your gifts so generously. See More
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Merry Christmas. May this holy season bring peace, humility, and love to you and all creation.
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Carol Ann! On this most joyful of days, we celebrate not only Christmas but you — a true Christmas Carol in every See More
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Many blessings for a happy and holy Christmas season and a healthy, joyous New Year!
The Leadership Team
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Please enjoy this reflection provided by Sister Theresa Darga. Merry Christmas!
Find Peace and Joy This Christmas Season
Email from Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania A Christmas Blessing As we celebrate this wonderful feast of Christmas, I would like to share the words of a woman of faith and wisdom, Sister Joyce Rupp,
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Claudia! Since beginning your ministry, your journey has been one of deep faith, joyful service, and countless graced encounters—from teaching and forming See More
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Let us all be a light that shines in the darkness.
A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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"Advent is the time of being at peace with ourselves, our soul, that is often in anxiety, anguish, and without hope." Pope Francis #FranciscanFriday See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Dorothy Jayne, Today we give thanks for you and for a life so generously devoted to faith, service, and love. Your ministry See More
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We were truly blessed for the opportunity to come together to celebrate this Christmas season. Last Thursday, our Christmas party offered a meaningful chance for See More
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"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come!" Revelation 4:8 #FranciscanFriday (Sister Nancy Linenkugel See More
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Whoever shook the snow globe this morning—thank you! The Motherhouse grounds look like a Christmas card today. Grateful for the beauty of this season.
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Today, we honor Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception, recognizing her beautiful role in our salvation history. Despite troubled times, our hearts remain See More
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I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5 #FranciscanFriday See More
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You didn’t just give… you recharged us! Your #GivingTuesday support is pure sunshine for the Sisters’ ministry. Thank you for helping us keep the light See More
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