Sister Mary Benedette the business teacher at Villa Maria Academy was so inspirational for me. Many of the techniques, ethics and professional training under her stayed with me for the 37 years. I worked as an administrative assistant at the University at Buffalo. She is often in my thoughts!
–Elizabeth
Founded in Poland in 1855, the Felician Sisters are a congregation of women religious inspired by the spiritual ideals of their foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, and Saints Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi and Felix of Cantalice. Arriving in North America in 1874 following Blessed Mary Angela’s directive “to serve where needed,” they helped to weave the social service system. Today, the Felician Sisters founded, sponsor or support through the presence of our sisters, more than 40 ministries – all continuing to evolve to meet the needs of the people they serve.
