Thank you for helping the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany bring HOPE to those who are poor.
Please consider making a donation to the St. Elizabeth Mission Society. Every year we are able to provide $155,000 in grants and ongoing support to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany serving in Jamaica, Brazil, Bolivia and the U.S. Our Sisters bring food, medications, education, comfort, and most importantly, hope to those who are poor. This is only possible through the generosity of our dedicated benefactors.
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How to Support our Sisters’ Ministries:
USA
The needs of the people in the United States have been near and dear to the hearts of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany since 1859. Our Sisters serve from Massachusetts to Florida in hospitals, schools, and social and medical centers for the poor and homeless. READ MORE
Jamaica
The educational needs of the Jamaican people have been met since 1879. We founded St. Joseph Teachers’ College and continue to minister in several educational facilities and centers that serve spiritual, social, and health needs of the people of Jamaica. READ MORE
Brazil
In 1946, two Sisters left Allegany, NY to open a school in Pires do Rio, Brazil. To this day, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany continue to staff schools. They are also involved in the ministry to the sick, in social and pastoral work, leadership training and spiritual direction. READ MORE
Bolivia
In 1965, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany responded to the needs of the poor in Bolivia. The Good News of the Gospel continues to be the focus of our Sisters’ ministry where they help families in need of food, clothing, medical supplies, school supplies and transportation to school. Sr. Elvira Donaldson and Sr. Maria Miranda (pictured) continue to serve in Bolivia.
Where It Is Needed
Making an unrestricted donation allows us to direct funds where they’re needed the most at the time that they’re needed.
Tree of Life Giving Program
Commemorate a joyous event (like a birthday, wedding or anniversary) or memorialize a loved one with a permanent dedication on our NEW Tree of Life. Donations made to the Tree of Life giving program assist us in helping the Sisters continue to serve the poor, homeless, sick, hungry and needy of Brazil, Bolivia, Jamaica and the United States. Giving levels include leaves, branches, acorns and stones. MORE INFO
Enrollment Card Donation
Donations for our Enrollment Cards help fund our Sisters’ ministries. Visit our Enrollment Cards page to learn more about spiritual enrollments and select from many beautiful cards. We would be grateful if you would consider making a donation after you order your cards.
Franciscan Ministries, Sr. Grace Yap
Franciscan Ministries is a non-profit organization of the Franciscan Sisters in Kingston, Jamaica. Led by Sr. Grace Yap, OSF, it is dedicated to serving the poor, broken and marginalized, as well as caring for the environment and promoting justice and peace through community development. Visit http://www.franciscanministriesja.org/ for more information.
