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Franciscan
As a Franciscan community, Felician Sisters follow the Rule of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis. Blessed Mary Angela called on her sisters to live as Saint Francis had lived – in simplicity and humility, in reverence for God’s creation, as living examples of the Gospel message, and in compassionately caring for and serving the marginalized and those living in poverty. Learn more about how we follow Franciscan spirituality in all that we do.
Faith, Fun and Felician Spirit at NCYC 2025
Celebrating moments of prayer, connection and creativity as teens gathered for a vibrant weekend in Indianapolis.
Embracing Life in Religious Community
Explore the journeys, ministries and daily lives of Felician Sisters.
Stigmata Marks 800th Year
Franciscan Family Continues to Celebrate
The Crèche
Eight-hundred years ago St. Francis had an idea...
Felician Franciscan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
Read about our recent Pilgrimage, where faith, history and community intertwined.
Earth Day, Every Day
For Felician Sisters, founded in Franciscan spirituality, every day is Earth Day.
“Beans and Rice” Fuel Transformation
Reflection by Felician Sr. Mary Angela Parkins, President and CEO of St. Felix Pantry.
Joy through Retreats and Music
Read about exploring spiritual retreats and musical joy.
Feast of St. Francis, Patron Saint of Ecology
Answering the urgent call to address climate change and care for creation, inspired by the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis.
Q&A with Sr. Ann Therese Kelly, teaching the art of stained glass
Sr. Mary Ann Therese Kelly talks about the influence of St. Francis' canticle and sharing her gift of stained glass with students.
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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