In a time of growing global uncertainty, the call to stand with those most vulnerable remains at the heart of the Felician Sisters’ mission. Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by Blessed Mary Angela, the sisters have long responded to the needs of those living in poverty with compassion, courage and action.
In response to significant reductions in U.S. government funding for international aid—particularly through USAID—the Felician Sisters of North America have taken a meaningful step forward. Through their Legacy Fund, they have committed to a five-year partnership to support advocacy efforts addressing the root causes of domestic and global hunger and poverty.
As part of this commitment, the sisters have partnered with Bread for the World, a collective Christian voice urging decision-makers to end hunger at home and abroad. With more than 50 years of nonpartisan advocacy, Bread for the World equips individuals and communities to influence policy, addressing the systemic causes of hunger—poverty, lack of access to resources and inequitable systems. Advocacy efforts like these are highly effective—often multiplying the impact of each dollar many times over by influencing public funding that reaches millions.
Following conversations with Bread for the World CEO Eugene Cho, the sisters made a substantial Legacy Fund commitment to strengthen grassroots advocacy and coalition-building efforts—especially as reductions in international aid threaten access to food, healthcare and development support for millions.
This partnership reflects a deep alignment with the Felician Sisters’ commitment to social justice and systemic change. While continuing their direct ministries, the sisters are expanding their impact by supporting efforts that influence national and global policy. This also invites a broader reflection on how we respond to human need. Like many communities, we can feel a natural pull to focus on those closest to us. Yet the Gospel continually calls us to recognize the dignity and worth of every person—regardless of where they live—and to respond with a generosity that reflects that truth.
Through prayer, advocacy and action, they invite Felician Associates, employees, lay partners and friends to learn more about Bread for the World (bread.org) and raise their voices in support of policies that uphold human dignity.
In the spirit of St. Francis and Blessed Mary Angela, this partnership reminds us that even amid complex global challenges, collective action rooted in faith can help build a more just and compassionate world—one that honors the dignity of every person, everywhere.
