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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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Join us in this moment of grace as we celebrate the Blessing of St. Francis, honoring his spirit of peace, compassion, and love for all creation. #franciscantakefiveView previous installments of Franciscan Take 5 here: sistersosf.org/franciscan-take-5/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Frank, cherished brother of Sister Marge Zacharias. Renowned for his boundless kindness, Frank's reputation shines as brightly as his generous heart. Famous for arranging busloads of visitors to Sister Gretchen’s bake sales, he spreads joy and goodwill wherever he goes. At Friday's Christmas bake sale, Frank was delighted to reunite with the Sisters and indulge in their delectable confections once again. A true beacon of community and connection, Frank remains an inspiration to all who cross his path! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Spirit of Christmas, which is PEACEThe Blessing of Christmas, which is HOPEAnd the Heart of Christmas, which is CHRISTMay your season be filled with joy and love.#FranciscanFriday ... See MoreSee Less
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Sister Maria lights up the night with her beautiful caroling at the tree lighting. ... See MoreSee Less
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Read about spirituality, prayer, justice, peace and more in these Sylvania Franciscan Sisters’ blog posts.

Eco-friendly or Greenwashing?

Imagine a world where every carrot gets its chance to shine and every banana fulfills its destiny.  That’s the magic of composting: the parts that are left of the food we eat can become nutrient-rich compost that grows healthy new food.  The alternative is a terrible waste.