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.”
Enfield Montessori School Holds Easter Parade
During quarantine, with school closed and activities cancelled, Enfield Montessori School teachers and families held a "socially distant" parade to spread Easter joy.
Felician Center Spreads Easter Blessings
When many businesses, churches and schools closed because of the pandemic, Felician Center carried on with reaching out to those in need.
Window Visits at St. Anne Home
"Window visits" at St. Anne's give elderly residents a way to connect with others and find moments of joy.
St. Felix Pantry: The Only Food Pantry Still Open in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Thanks to dedicated volunteers and new procedures, St. Felix Pantry managed to stay open during the pandemic.
Mooncrest Continues to Serve Neighborhood Children
Dedicated staff members at Mooncrest continue to serve neighbors in need during a time of uncertainty.
2019 Year in Review
Read about the impact of Felician Sisters and their ministiries in 2019.
Felician Associates Learn About the Science and Spirituality of the Heart
Felician Sisters and Associates in Mississauga enjoyed a learning session on how our bodies can become part of our prayer.
Felician University Cuts Ribbon on New Nursing Learning Site
Read about the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Felician University’s new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing learning site.
St. Felix Centre Takes Part in Coldest Night of the Year Event
At the Coldest Night of the Year event, a team of 175 Felician Sisters and staff members from St. Felix Centre took part in raising funds and awareness.
Felician Village Receives Collaboration Award from the Chamber of Manitowoc County
Felician Village is honored with an award from the Chamber of Manitowoc County, for work on behalf of those with memory loss.
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.