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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Please enjoy the next installment of Franciscans Take Five. As you watch this video, may you be reminded of the sacredness in the simple, the See More
Franciscans Take 5. Being Poor in Spirit
Judy Huffman
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Pat! Today we celebrate your life which is so deeply rooted in faith, compassion, and service. From days in the classroom, to See More
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"Loving God, We greet this Fourth of July with grateful hearts as we call to mind the vision of freedom and justice for all upon See More
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Today we reflect on freedom. Please enjoy this prayer from Sister Theresa Darga, OSF.
Spark Hope: Honor Independence with Compassion
Email from Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania Reflect on Freedom's Meaning The Spark of Freedom – the Spark of God Today we celebrate the birth a nation. On July 4, 1776 our founders signed the Declar
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This past weekend, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel was filled with joy and reverence as we honored our 2025 Jubilarians in a beautiful Jubilee See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Sharon! Today we celebrate the life and spirit of a woman who brings both color and compassion into our world. From the See More
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Sister Benita followed her teachers at Immaculate Conception School in Minnesota to Sylvania to enter St. Clare Academy in 1945. After making First Profession in See More
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"Some people come in our life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons." Saint Mother Teresa #FranciscanFriday See More
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Last Saturday, June 21, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library was alive with color, creativity, and community during the joyful Journey of Beauty Artists' Reception! See More
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Some vocations are quiet, steady, and rooted in something deeper than words—Sister Claudia’s journey is one of them. From the heart of St. Charles Parish See More
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A daughter of St. Aloysius Parish in Bowling Green, OH, Sister Diana Lynn said “yes” to her vocation in 1965 and has spent the last See More
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We celebrate Sister Valerie and her 60 years of faith-filled service! A daughter of Holy Angels Parish in Sandusky, OH, Sister Valerie entered the community See More
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A daughter of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Detroit, Sister Ann Lorette has shared her warmth, wisdom, and wonderful storytelling for decades—especially during her See More
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We celebrate Sister Mary Frances and her 60 remarkable years of religious profession! A daughter of Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, Sister’s journey See More
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A gentle soul with eyes open to wonder and a heart rooted in grace, you have spent sixty grace-filled years planting seeds of life, learning, See More
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With a heart as gentle as St. Francis and a spirit as joyful as Clare, you have spent your life pouring love and care into See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Jordan! What a joyful journey yours has been! With a heart full of grace and a spirit that shines so brightly, you’ve See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Francis Jerome! Today we celebrate the beautiful life and ministry of a woman whose gentle spirit and joyful smile have touched so See More
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We joyfully celebrate Sister Penny and her remarkable journey of faith, service, and kindness. Since entering the Sylvania Franciscan community in 1982 and making her See More
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Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, or even at their difficulty, as at the love which with we See More
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