150th Anniversary

In 1874, Mother Mary Angela Truszkowska sent five Felician Sisters across the Atlantic to North America. On November 21, they arrived in Polonia, WI, where the pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Fr. Joseph Dabrowski had requested their help educating the children of polish immigrants.

Their hard work, joyfulness and charism had a profound effect on people, and as women joined them, Felician Sisters’ ministries continued to grow across the U.S. and Canada, then in Haiti.

In honor of the 150th Anniversary, artist Jen Norton was commissioned to create this artwork for the anniversary edition of Felician magazine. Blessed Mary Angela gives her blessings as the sisters leave from Poland, surrounded by Kraków Cathedral and Polish folk art elements. This artwork depicts their journey by ship, train and cart to Polonia, WI, where they are welcomed by immigrant children, with subtle nods to the American flag in the sky and garden.
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Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial

Mass and receptions were held throughout Our Lady of Hope Province and in many former provinces in North America. We are grateful for all who attended.

150th Opening Celebrations in Polonia, WI

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Thursday, ​November 21, 2024
Opening Celebration​​s
Polonia, WI

Sunday​​, December 15, 2024
Livonia, MI

Saturday​, February 22, 2025
​​​​​Chicago, IL

Monday​, April 21, 2025
Coraopolis, PA

Saturday​, May 17, 2025
​​​​​Enfield, CT

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Buffalo, NY

Sunday, ​June 22, 2025
Rio Rancho, NM

Sunday​​, July 20, 2025
Mississauga, Canada

August 2025
Remembrance of Pioneer Sisters and All Sisters at Cemeteries

Thursday, ​September 18, 2025
Day of Service

Sunday​, September 21, 2025
Lodi, NJ

Friday, ​​October 10, 2025
Day of Gratitude

​​​​​Friday, ​​November 21, 2025
​​​​​Closing Liturgy & Reception
Livonia, MI

A Year of Gratitude: Highlights from the 150th Anniversary Year

Celebrate the conclusion of the Felician Sisters of North America’s 150th Anniversary year with this special video. It captures the spirit, joy and community shared across our Province throughout this milestone year.

You’ll see meaningful moments from celebrations around the Province, along with many familiar faces—sisters, associates, clergy and staff who helped make this year so memorable.

Thank you to everyone whose dedication, creativity and support brought this anniversary year to life.

150th Anniversary Felician Pilgrimage to Poland

From April 26 through May 5, we walked in the footprints of our foundress, Blessed Mary Angela, through Warsaw, Częstochowa, Krakow and Wadowice. We visited the Black Madonna of Częstochowa and the birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II. Sr. Inga Borko and Sr. Marilyn Minter lead us on a tour that deepened our understanding of the founding of the Felician Sisters.

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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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