National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025

Discover the Joy of Saying “Yes” to God’s Call

During National Vocation Awareness Week, we celebrate the many ways God calls each of us to love and serve. For the Felician Sisters of North America, that call is a daily invitation to trust, to serve with joy and to say “yes” to God’s will — just as our foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, did.

Throughout this week, we invite you to be inspired by our sisters as they share their personal stories in our “Why I Said Yes” series. Through blogs and videos, you’ll hear how each sister discovered her vocation, found courage in faith and continues to live her “yes” each day. Click on each photo to read their stories or watch their videos.

We invite you to share our information with others who may feel the call or are curious about religious life. 

Sunday, November 2

As we begin National Vocation Awareness Week, discover how our sisters said “yes” to God’s call — and learn more about our vocation process.

Call to Action: Reflect on your own “yes” to God today. What does it look like?

“May we seek God’s will daily and serve with joy.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Monday, November 3

Sr. Mary Joanne Suranni shares why she said “yes” to religious life.

Call to Action: Pray for courage—for yourself and others discerning their path.

Grant us courage to dedicate our lives to God’s loving plan.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Tuesday, November 4

Read Sr. Mary Renée Kurczaba’s story of finding joy in service.

Call to Action: Perform one small act of love today.

“Let our actions reflect God’s love and mercy to all.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Wednesday, November 5

Sr. Mary Victoria Richardson shares how listening in prayer helped her say “yes.”

Call to Action: Take five quiet minutes today to listen for God’s voice.

“Teach us to hear Your call and respond with trust.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Thursday, November 6

Read how Sr. Mary Andrew Budinski discovered her vocation through community.

Call to Action: Tag someone on social media who inspires you to live your faith boldly.

“Encourage one another in faith, hope, and holiness.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Friday, November 7

Pray a Multilingual Rosary

See how Sr. Mary Rosalind Rosolowski lives her “yes” to God—every single day.

Call to Action: Ask God today, “Where are You calling me to serve?”

“Lord, help us serve with humble hearts wherever You lead.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Saturday, November 8

Sisters cooking in the kitchen

Sr. Nancy Marie Piecewicz shares why she’s never looked back since saying “yes” to God’s call.

Call to Action: Share your gratitude for someone living their vocation joyfully.

“Thank You, Lord, for calling us by name; may we respond with love.” — Blessed Mary Angela

Sunday, November 9

Listen to Sr. Shannon Maureen Fox’s reflection on why she chooses to say “yes” every day.

Call to Action: Reflect on how you can use your gifts to serve others this week.

To love is to give everything that love demands.” – Blessed Mary Angela


Are you thinking about life as a sister? Would you like to learn about the Felician Sisters’ community, ministries and spirituality?
Text, call or email: Vocation@FelicianSisters.org. We would to chat.

Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan
Vocation Director
734-968-4307

Sr. Judy Marie Blizzard
Vocation Outreach Minister
734-718-0632

Sr. Margaret Marie Padilla
Vocation Outreach Minister
505-818-7049

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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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