God Is With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘Godis with us.’” – Matthew 1:23 Dear friends, When Joseph was betrothed to Mary, he learned that she...
Alleluia! Christ Is Risen! “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.’ ” – Matthew...
If you spend time with Franciscans, at some point you will probably hear them say, “I did what was mine to do.” This common phrase is taken from St. Francis’ deathbed quote. Our Sisters begin and end ministries in...
Giving What Is Received in La Paz, Bolivia Our Sisters Elvira and Maria tell of their work with the poor in Bolivia. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you should...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Celestine Fruscione, OSF Mar. 15, 1925 – Jan. 18, 2018 Sr. Celestine was a teacher and principal, and worked in formation and regional leadership during her 72 years as a Franciscan Sister of...
An Easter message of self-sacrifice… “The way we came to know love was that He laid down his life for us…Let us love not in word…but in deed.’” – 1 John 3:16-18 Dear Friends, This verse in 1 John...
Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves “The second commandment is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Mark 12:31 Dear Friends, Joy to the world! The Lord is come! The Lord’s coming has brought us peace with the...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Teresa Sweeney, OSF Dec. 13, 1930 – May 11, 2017 Sr. Teresa was a missionary, teacher, administrator, program innovator and General Minister during her 68 years as a Franciscan Sister of Allegany. Closest...
70 Years of Supporting the Missions! We thank YOU! By Laura Whitford, President, St. Elizabeth Mission Society “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” – Mark 16:15 In January 1879,...
