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.”
Sister Mary Lawrence Lojko
Sister Mary Lawrence served her religious community for 71 years.
Provincial Minister Gives Commencement Speech
Sr. Judith Kubicki spoke at St. Vincent College's commencement and received an honorary doctorate degree.
Announcement of New General Council
Felician Sisters announce General Council results from Rome and receive an address from Pope Francis.
The Felician Lantern Podcast
Sr. Patricia Kennedy shares her experience on Felician University's nursing podcast.
Felician Magazine Spring 2024
Read our Spring 2024 Felician Magazine for stories, insights and news from around North America and beyond.
Sister Mary Virginia Sztorc
Sister Mary Virginia served her religious community for 71 years.
Felician Sisters of North America Stand in Solidarity on National Gun Violence Awareness Day — Friday, June 7
Supporting Survivors, Youth Activists and Advocating for Stronger Gun Laws
Sister Helen Marie Strawa
Sister Helen Marie served her religious community for 72 years.
A Dream Becomes a Reality
Explore the journey of the completed chapel windows at Holy Name of Mary College School in Mississauga, Ontario.
Gala Honors, Supports and Empowers Families
St. Anne's Family Services hosts the 44th "Evening of Angels" Gala.
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.