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.”
“We see no way out, but we never despair.”
Read a reflection by Sr. Mary Inga Borko and Sr. Marilyn Marie Minter.
Bringing Peace through Joy: Meet Monica
Monica takes her first steps as a Felician Sister at the Provincial House.
Felician Sisters and Ministries Connect with Youth at NCYC
Thousands of teens gather at the annual National Catholic Youth Conference.
Sr. Maria Louise’s Desert Rescue
With Águilas del Desierto, Sr. Maria Louise saves a human life.
Felician Magazine Winter 2022
Read our Winter 2022 Felician Magazine for stories, insights and news from around North America and beyond.
Felician Sisters of North America Create More Efficient Footprint
Sisters reassess Lodi, New Jersey campus and make decision to de-densify to create more green space for the sisters, Felician University, Immaculate Conception High School and the Felician School for Exceptional Children.
Chicago Convent Celebrates the International Day of Peace
Faculty apply Felician Core Values to their teaching and community.
Team Building with Core Values Retreat at the Felician Children’s Center
Faculty apply Felician Core Values to their teaching and around the city.
Vote Pending on Enfield, CT Affordable Housing Proposal
Along with affordable mixed-income housing, the campus will provide community spaces.
Felician Mission: Haiti Report 2022
Read our 2022 report on news from Haiti and the impact of our mission.
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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