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.”
Sister Helen Prejean to Visit Felician Universities and College
Sister Helen will visit Felician University, Villa Maria College and Madonna University to engage students and communities in dialogue on justice and human dignity.
Felician Sisters of North America Call for Peace and Protection of Civilians Amid Escalating Conflict Involving Iran
The Felician Sisters of North America call for peace and the protection of civilians amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, urging compassion, justice, and global solidarity.
Community Life Provides Blessings and Challenges
Finding faith, purpose and belonging through Christian community
Two New Sisters Welcomed
The Felician Sisters celebrated two women entering new stages of religious life and service.
Sister Marcella Marie Garus
Sister Marcella Marie was a Felician Sister for 63 years.
Blue Light Vigil for Peace, Hope and Change
The Felician Sisters join a vigil of blue lights, offering a visible sign for meaningful change.
Felician University Ranked a Best College for Women
Felician University has been named #1 in New Jersey on Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women list!
2026 Lenten Series and Art Tour
The Blessed Mary Angela Institute for Contemplation, Action and Transformation, founded at Felician University, is pleased to announce its 2026 Lenten Series and art tour.
Sister Mary Agnesita Deren
Sister Mary Agnesita served her religious community for 67 years.
Grieving a Life Lost, Recommitting to Peace
The Felician Sisters pray for justice, peace and healing.
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.
Provincial Offices
Provincial Information
