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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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Fun in the sun. 😎![]()
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Lourdes University Softball hosts Sisters, community members, and friends for a sun soaked afternoon game of softball! #gamedayready #sisters #Franciscans #lourdesuniversity
Without further ado we'd like to congratulate our March Raffle Winners! 🥳![]()
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Winners receive cash prizes and the Sylvania Franciscan they name receives a Gift Certificate to local restaurants.![]()
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First Prize Winner: Janis Wiezbenski (Sr. Maria Pacelli Spino)![]()
Second Prize Winner: Terry Radecki (Sr. Rita Jane Radecki)![]()
Third Prize Winner: Maris Ruggerio (Sr. Rachel Nijakowski)![]()
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Thanks to all who enter the raffle. Your name stays in the drum until the end of the year, so it could be YOU next!
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Recurring donors help ensure we have sufficient funding for new and ongoing programs throughout the year. You can always cancel at anytime.
We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when His LIGHT illuminates the dark moments of our existence. - Pope Francis![]()
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Read about spirituality, prayer, justice, peace and more in these Sylvania Franciscan Sisters’ blog posts.
Easter Came Later
It was the way the sun shone on the vivid purple blossoms and the green velvety leaves. It’s one of those encounters, a truth beyond telling, as most experiences of the heart and spirit are. The stone was rolled back.
