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.”
Blessed Mary Angela Anniversary
Thirty years ago, on April 18, 1993, Pope Saint John Paul II beatified Mother Mary Angela at the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
Against All Odds, Felician Mission: Haiti Continues to Serve
Felician Mission: Haiti continues to serve the people of Haiti with courage and compassion, thanks to the work of the Haitian staff on the ground.
Honoring Passover in Lodi
The Lodi sisters expressed reverence for Passover traditions shared by both Jewish and Christian people.
Joining Together to Feed the Hungry
Felician Associates and Sisters in Buffalo took part in a day of packing for "Feed My Starving Children" charity.
“Beans and Rice” Fuel Transformation
Reflection by Felician Sr. Mary Angela Parkins, President and CEO of St. Felix Pantry.
A Spectrum of Care at FACT Conference
Conference participants learned practical information to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Maryville Makes “Hall of Fame”
Maryville Retreat Center offers spiritual programming and qualified for the 2023 Holly Business Hall of Fame.
“The Madonna Difference”
Madonna University celebrates 60-year nursing legacy.
Sister Mary John Lawicki
With her many talents, strong mind and spirit, and total availability to the Felician mission of cooperating with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world, Sister John remained simple with her feet firmly planted on the ground and her heart unreservedly in the hands of God.
Sister Mary Michelle Shuda
Sister Michelle’s ministry to the Church and the Felician Congregation was primarily in education, where she served as a primary teacher for more than 40 years in Felician Schools.
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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