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.”
May Crowning at Immaculate Conception High School
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, three Felician Sisters who are also Immaculate Conception High School alumnae, crowned the Blessed Mother on behalf of the class of 2020.
May Crowning in Livonia, Michigan
Sisters at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent had an unusual Covid-era May crowning, with the local minister crowning the statue of Our Lady as sisters watched by video broadcast.
Felician Center Receives Image Award
Read the story about Felician Center in Kingstree, which received the Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber Image Award.
Felician Sisters Say Thank You to Marywood Nursing Care Center Staff
Signs held up by Sisters on the front lawn of Marywood Nursing Care Center showed appreciation for staff, who continue to serve during the pandemic.
Sr. Christine Marie Stankiewicz Celebrates her 50th Jubilee
Despite Covid-19 restrictions, Sr. Christine Marie Stankiewicz enjoyed a happy celebration of her 50 years as a Felician Sister.
Sister Victoria Marie Indyk
Sr. Victoria will be remembered for her compassion and her love for the poor. She led several trips to Haiti to help our mission and mobile clinic.
Solar Energy in Action on Felician Properties
The Felician Sisters show their commitment to caring for Sister Earth by investing in solar energy.
Enfield Montessori School Holds Easter Parade
During quarantine, with school closed and activities cancelled, Enfield Montessori School teachers and families held a "socially distant" parade to spread Easter joy.
Felician Center Spreads Easter Blessings
When many businesses, churches and schools closed because of the pandemic, Felician Center carried on with reaching out to those in need.
Window Visits at St. Anne Home
"Window visits" at St. Anne's give elderly residents a way to connect with others and find moments of joy.
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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