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.”
“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.
6 Ways Felician Sisters Actively Care for Sister Earth
Ideas anyone can imitate.
2022 Year in Review
Read about the impact of Felician Sisters and their ministiries in 2022.
Sister Joanita Marie Krieter
Sister Joanita Marie Krieter was a beloved member of the Felician Sisters for 46 years.
Physicist, Blogger, and Felician Sister
Sr. Honorata, physics professor at Felician University, helps students to connect science and faith.
Ukrainian Family Reunited in CT
Felician Sisters participate in Uniting for Ukraine program.
Nurturing Resiliency at Villa
New Center for Resiliency at Villa Maria College helps students succeed.
Sister Marie Victoria Bartkowski
Sr. Vicky embraced the mission set forth by the Foundress of the Franciscan Felician Sisters, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, to whom she had a special connection and devotion.
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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