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
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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.
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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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Sister Gwendolin returned to God on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Please join us in our prayers for her joyful return to our Heavenly Father's loving embrace, and for comfort for her family and dear friends.
Sister Gwendolin Koniar, OSF | Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio
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Sisters of St. Francis – Women of Peace, Seekers of JusticeSister Rachel gave a star interview on Channel 11 this morning about Sophia Center. Did you see it? Here's the link in case you missed it.
Sophia Center celebrates 25 years.
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Sister Rachel Nijakowski says the Sophia Center, located on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, is celebrating 25 years!Here is a prayer shared by Sister Julitta Campbell. She says: "I have been reading and reflecting on the book 'Everything Ablaze, meditating on the mystical vision of Theilhard De Chardin' by David Richo. In the Chapter on The Cosmic Christ, the closing Prayer is the following -"
I say Yes to everything that happens to me today as an opportunity to give and receive love without reserve.
I am thankful for the enduring capacity to love that has come to me from the Sacred Heart of the universe.
May everything that happens to me today open my heart more and more.
May all that I think, say, feel, do and am express loving-kindness toward myself, those close to me, and all beings.
May Love be my life purpose, my bliss, my destiny, my calling - the richest grace I can receive or give.
And may I always be especially compassionate toward people who are considered least or last or who feel alone or lost.
by David Richo
Happy Birthday wishes to Sister Rebecca La Point, OSF, with hopes for a heaping spoonful of sweet blessings today!
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Sister Gwendolin returned to God on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Please join us in our prayers for her joyful return to our Heavenly Father's loving embrace, and for comfort for her family and dear friends. https://t.co/FcG33NH3bc
Sister Rachel gave a star interview on Channel 11 this morning about Sophia Center. Did you see it? Here's the link in case you missed it. https://t.co/UVqdXUFOzu
It is getting #cool outside - #fall weather. Donate some socks to help others stay warm #socktober
Sister Judy Zielinski's latest blog post: Groundhog Day in Wonderland. "The journey toward creating God’s peaceable kingdom is shared by all of us . . ." https://t.co/7bPPC2kVnq
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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