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.”
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.
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.
A Spectrum of Care at FACT Conference
Conference participants learned practical information to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
“Beans and Rice” Fuel Transformation
Reflection by Felician Sr. Mary Angela Parkins, President and CEO of St. Felix Pantry.
Maryville Makes “Hall of Fame”
Maryville Retreat Center offers spiritual programming and qualified for the 2023 Holly Business Hall of Fame.
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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