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.”
Felician Sisters’ Heritage Center Opens to Visitors
The new Heritage Center on Madonna University's campus offers tours, group visits and immersive displays celebrating over a century of history.
O Antiphons
Join us in reciting the O Antiphons from December 17-23.
A Summer of Service, a Lifetime of Faith
Finding connection and hope through a summer with Volunteers in Mission (VIM) at Deo Gratias Ministries.
Faith-First Investing
How the Felician Sisters use investment capital for good.
Faithful Farewell, Hopeful Beginning
The Felician community honors Pope Francis and welcomes Pope Leo XIV, reflecting on prayer, mission and a renewed call to Gospel-centered service.
The Bittersweet Truth About Chocolate: Advocating for Ethical Cocoa
Understanding the hidden costs of chocolate and why your choices matter.
Serving Where Called: The Felician Sisters in Haiti
Despite challenges, Felician Mission: Haiti continues to empower the community through education, care and the compassionate presence of returning sisters.
How to Serve Like Angela
In honor of the Felician Sisters’ 150th anniversary, communities came together to Serve Like Angela through acts of compassion and service.
Taking the Torch Forward
It’s a transformative time for our Felician Associates. They’re ready to lead.
Finding Faith, Friendship and Fearless Leadership
How Seeds of Hope lit the way for Fernanda Zamora’s journey— and Is inspiring a new generation of women leaders.
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
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