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.”
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.
Creation’s Voice: Recognizing God in the Everyday
Reflection by Sr. Judith Marie Blizzard Coordinator of Spiritual Direction and Programming at Maryville Retreat Center and Vocation Outreach Minister for the Felician Sisters of North America
Day of Remembrance
Honoring the women who came before us, held across the Province throughout August as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Felician Magazine Fall 2025
Read our Fall 2025 Felician Magazine for stories, insights and news from around North America and beyond.
Sister Mary Roseann Godel
Sister Mary Roseann was a Felician Sister for 66 years.
Hope Grows at St. Felix Centre
Sister MaryAnne Olekszyk ministers at Hope House as residents move in, embrace community, and honor Orange Shirt Day and Indigenous reconciliation.
Sister Professes Perpetual Vows
Sister Gabriella Maria Ianieri solemnly professed her perpetual vows on September 30 in Buffalo, NY, celebrating faith, heritage and community.
Villa Maria Academy Alumna to Appear on The Food Network
Award-winning actress and Villa Maria Academy alumna Christine Baranski joins Ina Garten on The Food Network this October and November.
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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