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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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Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of All Good Things Art & Gifts in its new location next to the Franciscan Center! We’ll See more
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Sister Cecile Glodek died Sunday, October 11, 2026. Sister now rests in the loving arms of her God. May the angels lead her into Paradise. See more
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"I am definitely loved and whatever happens to me - I am awaited by this love, and so my life is good." St. Josephine Bakhita See more
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Kathleen!
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Shannon!
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Paula!
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800 years ago on this very night (October 3), tradition holds that our patron Francis of Assisi passed from this world into a new life See more
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You don't have to be an environmental expert to come to the Sustainability Summit. You might come because you want to know what to do See more
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Eve Marie!
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