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      The Felician Sisters of North America are a community of vowed women religious. Following the humble example of St. Felix of Cantalice, we bless all those we encounter with "Deo Gratias," or "Thanks be to God!"
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- - - Serving Where Needed
      Pioneers in social services and education, Felician Sisters have established ministries and schools throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as a mission in Haiti.
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Sr. Mary Ursuline Hilinski

Celebrating 85 years as a Felician Sister

Place of Birth
Erie, PA

Entered Postulancy
July 7, 1939
Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent
Buffalo, NY

Home Parish When Entered
Holy Trinity
Erie, PA
Diocese of Erie

Current Assignment

2010 – present
Ministry of Prayer
Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent
Buffalo, NY

Past Assignments

1998 – 2010
Provincial Vestry
Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent
Buffalo, NY

2000 – 2003
Religious Education Teacher
St. Stanislaus Parish
Buffalo, NY

1998 – 2000
Aide to Provincial Secretary
Immaculate Heart of Mary Province
Buffalo, NY

1997 – 1998
Parish Ministry
Holy Trinity Parish
Erie, PA

1993 – 1996
Principal
St. Hyacinth School
Dunkirk, NY

1988 – 1991
Teacher – Grade 6
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
Binghamton, NY

1985 – 1988
Teacher – Grade 6
St. Vincent School
Attica, NY

1977 – 1985
Teacher – Grade 4 & 5
Holy Trinity School
Erie, PA

1971 – 1974
Principal and Teacher – Grade 7
Queen of Martyrs School
Cheektowaga, NY

1967 – 1969
Director of Yearly Professed Sisters
Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent
Buffalo, NY

1962 – 1967
Teacher
Sacred Heart School and High School
Syracuse, NY

1959 – 1961
Assistant Novice Director
Holy Name of Mary Convent
Mississauaga, Ontario

1952 – 1958
Religious Education Teacher
St. Joseph Parish
Booneville, NY

1947 – 1950
Teacher
Infant Jesus Day Care
Perry, NY

1942 – 1947
Teacher – Grade 4
St. Casimir School
Buffalo, NY

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Serving where needed since 1874

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.

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871 Mercer Road
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010
(724) 384-5300
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Felician Sisters of North America is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
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