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.”
Felician Sisters Commit to Laudato Si`Action Platform (LSAP)
Join Felician Sisters on Earth Day 2024 as they commit to environmental stewardship through the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Sister Mary Alvina Gill
Sister Mary Alvina served her religious community for 74 years.
Sister Mary Barbara Kopecki
Sister Mary Barbara served her religious community for 63 years.
Felician Villa: New Senior Living Complex in Rio Rancho
Catholic Charities breaks ground for new senior living complex in Rio Rancho, on former Felician property.
Zeneta Everhart to Speak at Seeds of Hope Young Women’s Leadership Experience
Buffalo, NY native and leader shares inspiring journey at this year's Seeds of Hope.
Empowering Women Around the World
Sister Maryann Agnes Mueller attends the 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women
Sr. Mary Michaelita Wiechetek
Celebrating 70 years as a Felician Sister
Sr. Eleanor Marie Statkiewicz
Celebrating 70 years as a Felician Sister
Sr. Mary Angelia Rzasa
Celebrating 70 years as a Felician Sister
Sr. Mary Theresann Zywicki
Celebrating 60 years as a Felician Sister
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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