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.”
Pilgrimage with Asian Communities
Felician Sister Dong Hong Marie Zhang leads pilgrims to National Shrine.
Felician Jubilarians
Felician Sisters celebrating Jubilees in 2023.
Felician Sisters of North America Transforming Sponsorship
A renewed investment in the health and social well-being of Southern Illinois
Sister Mary Kathleen La Plume
Sr. Mary Kathleen La Plume was a beloved member of Felician Sisters Community for 66 years.
Sister Mary Lucy Rezler
Conscientious and precise with her students, and knowledgeable and confident about her subject matter, Sister Mary Lucy will be remembered for her creativity in teaching elementary and middle school. She also had an interest in hair cutting and styling; she managed a hair salon for the sisters in Loretta Hall in the summer months.
Earth Day, Every Day
For Felician Sisters, founded in Franciscan spirituality, every day is Earth Day.
Educating a New Generation of Clinical Psychologists
Madonna University sees an opportunity to serve by addressing the current mental health crisis.
Saving Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP)
Felician Sisters work to promote awareness, exchange best practices, and advocate for survivors.
Felician Postulants Connect on Zoom
Postulants and postulant directors from Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, and North America share their faith and forge friendships.
Let There Be Light!
Individuals with disabilities experienced art therapy with a stained glass workshop at Villa Maria College.
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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