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.”
Letter from Faith Communities to State Legislators on the Importance of New START
The Felician Sisters join faith leaders nationwide in urging Congress to pursue a new nuclear arms agreement before New START expires.
Congregational Stance
A statement from the Felician Sisters calling for peace, nonviolence and the protection of human dignity amid global conflict.
Marking 150 Years Through a Student Service Project
Madonna University students created personalized cards for every Felician Sister, reflecting on their lives and ministries.
Statement on the Tragic Shooting in Minnesota
The Felician Sisters grieve every loss of human life and reaffirm their commitment to human dignity, justice, compassion, nonviolence, and peace.
Felician Sisters and Friends at SEEK 2026
The Felician Sisters connected with young adults in both Texas and Ohio at SEEK, hosted by FOCUS.
Sister Theresa Marie Grochowski
Sister Theresa Marie was a Felician Sister for 65 years.
Sister Kathryn Mary Elliott
Sister Kathryn Mary served her religious community for 56 years.
Sister Mary Lourdine Lachowski
Sister Mary Lourdine was a Felician Sister for 81 years.
Sister Mary Veronica Golbinec
Sister Mary Veronica served her religious community for 24 years.
Felician Mission: Haiti Report 2025
Read our 2025 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.
Provincial Offices
Provincial Information
