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.”
Two New Sisters Welcomed
The Felician Sisters celebrated two women entering new stages of religious life and service.
Sister Marcella Marie Garus
Sister Marcella Marie was a Felician Sister for 63 years.
Blue Light Vigil for Peace, Hope and Change
The Felician Sisters join a vigil of blue lights, offering a visible sign for meaningful change.
Felician University Ranked a Best College for Women
Felician University has been named #1 in New Jersey on Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women list!
2026 Lenten Series and Art Tour
The Blessed Mary Angela Institute for Contemplation, Action and Transformation, founded at Felician University, is pleased to announce its 2026 Lenten Series and art tour.
Sister Mary Agnesita Deren
Sister Mary Agnesita served her religious community for 67 years.
Grieving a Life Lost, Recommitting to Peace
The Felician Sisters pray for justice, peace and healing.
Letter from Faith Communities to State Legislators on the Importance of New START
The Felician Sisters join faith leaders nationwide in urging Congress to pursue a new nuclear arms agreement before New START expires.
Congregational Stance
A statement from the Felician Sisters calling for peace, nonviolence and the protection of human dignity amid global conflict.
Marking 150 Years Through a Student Service Project
Madonna University students created personalized cards for every Felician Sister, reflecting on their lives and ministries.
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.
Provincial Offices
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