
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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"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all things at all times, you may abound in every good See More
Birthday Blessings, Sister Mary Peter! From your early days shaping young minds in grades 3–5 to answering the call to let your scientific side shine, See More
Birthday Blessings, Sister Pam! As we celebrate your special day, we give thanks for the incredible story God has written through your life. What began See More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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