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.”
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.
Reflections from HOPE 2025: Days 1-2
Sr. Maria Louise Edwards shares her daily reflections from the HOPE 2025.
Reflections from HOPE 2025: Days 3-5
Sr. Maria Louise Edwards shares her daily reflections from the HOPE 2025 conference.
Celebrating Blessed Mary Angela’s 200th Birthday Across the Province
Felician Sisters and staff celebrate Blessed Mary Angela’s 200th birthday with tree plantings, plaques and charitable donations at each convent.
Felician University Confers Honorary Doctorate
Sister Danat Marie Brysch is honored for her lifelong dedication to servant leadership and healthcare ministry.
Villa Maria College Honors Felician Legacy at 60th Commencement
To celebrate their 150th anniversary, the Felician Sisters of North America were honored with an honorary doctorate from Villa Maria College.
Sister Mary Alfonsa Van Overberghe
Sister Mary Alfonsa served her religious community for 73 years.
Sister Barbara Marie Juszkiewicz
Sister Barbara Marie was a Felician Sister for 53 years.
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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