St Francis of Assisi, founder of all Franciscan orders, lived in Italy during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He is remembered for his generosity to the poor, his willingness to minister to lepers, and his love for animals and nature. St Francis died at Portiuncula, Italy on October 4, 1226.
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.
