Called like Francis of Assisi to live the Gospel
in joyful servanthood among all people
Adapting our ministries in response to God's call
to serve the ever-changing needs of the human family
Join us at Queen of Peace Chapel
for Daily and Weekend Masses
In the Spirit of St. Clare, a woman of compassion
Justice & Peace
With our Mission always before us, the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania strive to live out our Directional Statement and our Peacemaking Initiative, by joining the global family in work for social change through lifestyle, prayer, ministries and advocacy efforts.
Ministries
Placing our individual gifts and talents in service of the needs of God’s people, we are engaged in such diverse ministries as education, healthcare, social services, religious education, media, law, art, parish and retirement ministries, and spiritual direction.
Prayer Focus
Our Lenten effort is to consider disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to protect God’s creation, embrace Gospel justice and nurture spiritual fulfillment. We reflect on practical opportunities for people of faith to apply the values of Christian Simplicity to everyday lives.
Experience
Regular tours of the Motherhouse grounds and special prayer services are conducted throughout the year. The Sylvania Franciscans provide several opportunities for prayer and contemplation, including mini-pilgrimages and Lent and Advent services.
Care for Creation
Watch Pope Francis’ video and hear his message about how we should take care of Mother Earth.
news and events
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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The latest blog from Sr. Sharon Havelak - let's respect the gift of each other! What do you think?
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Sisters of St. Francis – Women of Peace, Seekers of JusticeIf you are wondering how we are feeling about the death of George Floyd, deeply troubled and distressed are just the beginning. Read more. . .
Lourdes is a Franciscan university, one that values a diverse community, where all individuals are revered. As a liberal arts institution committed to finding truth and making meaning of the world, the Lourdes Univ. community must actively address racism in curriculum, programming and through dialogue. On Thursday, June 4 at 12 noon, we invite Lourdes University students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, community leaders and all citizens to join us as a united community, to gather for prayer, reflection and a call to action.
As we mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S. from COVID-19, join us along with other religious communities and national faith leaders—from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions and millions of people of faith across the country—for a National Day of Mourning and Lament on Monday, June 1. We will mark this day by a moment silence, and prayer at noon.
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Thanks @wtol11toledo & @toledosymphony for choosing the Sylvania Franciscan grounds & home of Lourdes Univ. to play a special piece today which they are currently producing. Absolutely beautiful!
See this Instagram video by @lourdesuniversity https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7-nesAFBc/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet #Violin
Hail Mary, Mother of God!
God bless you all in your future endeavors!
If you missed the airing of the Black Elk documentary (written & produced by Sr. Judy Z.) last Sunday, there will be DVDs for sale, streaming & download options for the program after May 31 when the show airs in Rapid City.
Check the Rapid City website: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/black-elk-documentary/
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Read about spirituality, prayer, justice, peace and more in these Sylvania Franciscan Sisters’ blog posts.
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There are 10 members of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio celebrating anniversaries of professed religious life in 2018. Learn more about their more than 640 years of combined service!
The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio are engaged in such diverse ministries as education, health care, social services, religious education and more. Meet one of our Sisters responding to the needs of our community and the world.
Let us pray God for each other, for in bearing each other’s burden of charity we shall fulfill the law of Christ.
– Clare’s Letter to Ermentrude of Bruges