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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St. Patrick's Morning Prayer As I arise today, May the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God See More
"We are family - I got all my Sisters with me"🎶 What better way to celebrate #CatholicSistersWeek than with family! Sisters and lay employees with See More
It is with heavy hearts that we have been watching unfold before us the devastation of yet another Middle Eastern country, spiraling throughout the region, See More
The journey to Easter isn’t meant to be walked alone. Lent reminds us we’re called to encourage, support, and build one another up in Christ. See More
Way to go Sister! Congratulations to Sister Ann Marie Emon on receiving a Volunteer Appreciation Certificate. We are so grateful for the many ways she See More
We are honored that the Diocese of Toledo invited us to have our Portiuncula Chapel designated as one of the three diocesan Franciscan Pilgrimage Sites. See More
Last week, Sisters, Lay Employees, and Partners in Ministry gathered for a mindful meal and a food waste–reduction workshop presented by the Laudato Si’ Implementation See More
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