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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UPDATE: We’re happy to share that the lock issue has been resolved and the Portiuncula is now open. Thank you for your patience while we See More
Lent invites us to slow down and see the world the way Christ sees it, especially the people who are hurting or overlooked. Maybe there's See More
Reflect, Renew, Rejoice: Your Lenten Invitation Awaits
Email from Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania Join Us This Lent for a Journey of Healing and Hope Together! A Simple Sign Lent begins with a simple sign traced on our foreheads – the sign of the c
To those who may have visited campus this week and found the Portiuncula doors locked, we sincerely apologize. We are currently experiencing an issue with See More
Please enjoy this reflection brought to you by Sister Theresa!
Heal Together: Love Beyond A Card
Email from Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania We open our hearts in gentle prayer Where Love Breaks Open Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in red and pink—a commercial invitation to find t
There is no wrong way to pray, if you are talking to God, you're doing it right. #FranciscanFriday (Sister Francis Jerome Serewa, OSF) See More
Yesterday was a difficult day. Today is no easier. We are heartbroken for our Lourdes University students, faculty and staff who learned of our painful See More
Smiles, fellowship, and a little sweetness to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Sisters, students, employees, and partners in ministry gathered in Regina See More
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