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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YOU ARE,... Beautiful. Eccl. 3:11 Victorious. Rom. 8:37 Enough. 2 Cor 12:9 Strong. Phil. 4:13 Amazing. Ps. 139: 14 Never Alone. Matt. 28:20 Chosen. 1 See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Judy! From the classroom to the studio, your life has been a story of creativity, faith, and purpose. You’ve spent decades teaching, See More
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This month's Franciscan Take Five features Sister Maggie Slowick, a Tiffin Franciscan, sharing a heartfelt reflection. Please take a few moments to pause, watch, and See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Mary! You’ve always had such a beautiful way of making people feel seen and valued—especially older folks. You once said, “My main See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Mary Ann! Your unwavering sense of justice and deep compassion have touched so many lives. Time and again, people have said, “That’s See More
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Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14 #FranciscanFriday (Sisters Valerie and Rosemarie, First Place Winners in the See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Jo! Your life has been a remarkable journey of creativity, compassion, and service. From your early days teaching young minds in Ohio, See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Pat! From your first classroom at St. Ann’s in Cincinnati to your leadership in Texas and your mission work in New Mexico, See More
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Picture this, it's 2040: Campus is blooming now more than ever into a living expression of care for creation. Traditional lawns welcome native plantings—clover, creeping See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Ellen! We give thanks today for your many years of ministry and service. From your early work in education to your leadership See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Carolyn! Your life’s journey has been a remarkable pilgrimage of faith and service. From your early days teaching children in the classroom See More
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What a fang-tastic afternoon! A huge shoutout to Jamie from @naturesnurserywildliferehab for her fun and fascinating talk on bats! Our Sisters and Partners in Ministry See More
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May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Cecile! Today we celebrate the gift of your life and your many years of loving service. From the classroom to nearly four See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Theresa! From the days of teaching first graders in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota to leading schools and serving in Congregational leadership, your See More
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