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 Celebrate 26th Anniversary of Beatification of Blessed Mary Angela
Felician foundress Blessed Mary Angela, who served those in need, was beatified 26 years ago.
Prayer Shawls Bring Comfort and Solace
The Prayer Shawl Ministry started in 1998 and enhances the lives of those in need of prayer.
Felician-Sponsored Ministry Leaders Walk in the Footsteps of the Franciscan Movement
Felician-sponsored ministry leaders traveled to several sites significant to the heritage and history of the Felician Sisters.
St. Felix Centre Opens Second 24-Hour Respite Site
St. Felix Centre in Toronto opens a second respite center, carrying on Blessed Mary Angela's legacy of compassion for those in need.
Dedication of Mission Complex in Haiti
Since their arrival in Haiti in 2012, Sr. Marilyn Marie Minter and Sr. Mary Inga Borko have served Haitians in need.
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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