Members of an international community of women religious founded in Poland in 1855, the first Felician Sisters arrived in North America in 1874. By the middle of the twentieth century, they had established eight provinces across the United States and Canada, pioneering in social services and education and following the example of their foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska. In 2009, they merged into one Our Lady of Hope Province. The Felician Sisters continue to follow the spiritual ideals of Saints Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi, and Felix of Cantalice, as they seek to fulfill their mission to “cooperate with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world.”

War Continues: Ukraine Update
Felician Sisters from Polish Province provide spiritual and material support to Ukrainians in afflicted region.

Haiti Sewing School Graduation
A worldwide celebration for the graduates of St. Clare Sewing School in Jacmel, Haiti.

Finding Franciscan Spirituality at Jericho House
Following a journey to enlightenment and connecting with nature, amid the natural beauty of Jericho House.

Sister Mary Thomas Frys
Sr. Mary Thomas was 91 and a beloved member of the Felician Sisters community for 73 years.

Seeds of Hope 2023 — A Great Success!
Shaping future servant leaders at Seeds of Hope

Felician Sisters of North America Repurpose Portion of Livonia Convent to Serve the Community
Sisters evaluate resources to transform convent to create housing for seniors

Living in Haiti
The mission staff continue their dedicated work amidst challenges

Rebels with a Cause
Transforming the System with a Human Approach

A Tale of Two Sisters
Sr. Mary Genevieve Ryskiewicz & Sr. Mary Angela Parkins and the amazing food pantry they built

Angela’s House Breathes New Life into Buffalo Motherhouse
Angela’s House transformed into affordable senior housing
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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