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.”
Day of Gratitude – A Time for Reflection and Appreciation
The Felician Sisters’ Day of Gratitude invites us to pause, reflect on life’s blessings, and live with thankfulness in the spirit of Blessed Mary Angela.
Felician IMPACT Program
Felician IMPACT in Lodi, NJ, marks its first year, empowering adults with disabilities through skill-building, inclusion and job training opportunities.
Perpetual Professions Celebrated
Our Lady of Hope Province celebrates the perpetual professions of Sisters Shannon Maureen Fox and Agnes Maria Trojnar with joy and gratitude.
Day of Service – St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School students renewed their pilgrimage to the Felician Sisters in Enfield, CT, deepening their faith and connection to their Felician heritage.
Sister Mary Blaise Surlas
Sister Mary Blaise was a Felician Sister for 64 years.
Growing Leaders of Faith and Service
Nearly 40 young women gathered at Maryville Retreat Center for Seeds of Hope 2025, a week of faith, friendship, leadership training, and hands-on service.
Volunteers in Mission and Felician Sisters Shine at The FEST
Thousands gathered in Ohio for a sunny day of faith, family, and fun at The FEST.
Hope House Opens at St. Felix Centre
Hope House opens its doors in Toronto, offering safe, affordable, and supportive housing for women and children rebuilding their lives.
From Convents to the Capitol: Sisters Speak Out
Felician Sisters joined nearly 50 congregations at the U.S. Capitol on June 24 to pray and advocate against harmful budget cuts and inhumane immigration policies.
Felician Sisters Stand for Peace in Wake of Conflict
We urge for peace, nonviolence and solidarity with all affected by conflict, in the spirit of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
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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