Felician Sisters of North America
Members of an international community of women religious founded in Poland in 1855, the first Felician Sisters arrived in North America in 1874. By the middle of the twentieth century, they had established eight provinces across the United States and Canada, pioneering in social services and education and following the example of their foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska. In 2009, they merged into one Our Lady of Hope Province. The Felician Sisters continue to follow the spiritual ideals of Saints Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi, and Felix of Cantalice, as they seek to fulfill their mission to “cooperate with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world.”
Renewal of Vows and Petitioning
Felician Sisters celebrated spiritual renewal and vocation journeys throughout the past week, embracing new beginnings and deepening their commitment to faith.
Generosity of Jubilees
Felician Sisters celebrate milestones of service by donating to Águilas del Desierto, supporting life-saving desert rescues.
Sister Mary Francelita Machnica
Sister Mary Francelita was a Felician Sister for 75 years.
Sister Paula Marie Skalski
Sister Paula Marie served her religious community for 66 years.
Sister Joseph Marie Marczak
Sister Joseph Marie served her religious community for 57 years.
Sister Mary Renetta Rumpz
Sister Mary Renetta served her religious community for 64 years.
Sister Mary Presentine Ugorowski
Sister Mary Presentine served her religious community for 83 years.
Sister Mary Michaeleen Pardowsky
Sister Mary Michaeleen served her religious community for 63 years.
Emmy-Winning Documentary Captures Work of Águilas
Águilas del Desierto's efforts to locate missing migrants highlighted in award-winning film.
Angela Hospice Walk of Remembrance
Celebrating the lives and memories of cherished loved ones
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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