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.”
Blessed Angela Meal in Kingstree, SC
Read more about how the Felician Sisters feed the hungry in Kingstree, S.C.
Felician University Gets Record Grant from National Science Foundation
Felician University won a $638,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support STEM scholarships.
Felician Sisters Welcome a New Postulant
Felician Sisters welcome Catherine Rotterman, in a Rite of Acceptance at the Provincial House.
SSM Health Honors the Felician Sisters for 80 Years of Service
SSM Health honored the Felician Sisters for 80 years of service in Southern Illinois.
Sisters Discuss Haiti’s Progress, Stagnation, 10 years after Severe Earthquake
Read the Global Sisters Report interview with sisters who have been featured in GSR's coverage of Haiti, as they reflect on the earthquake's legacy.
Madonna University, Hope Network Team Up to Add Autism Center, ABA Services
A Center for Autism at Madonna University will help children on the autism spectrum improve their communication skills.
Felicians Rejoice Worldwide at Inauguration of Our Lady Mother of Africa Vice-Province
Felician Sisters around the world celebrate the new Vice-Province of Our Lady Mother of Africa in Embu, Kenya.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Our Lady of Hope Province
November 21st marks the anniversary of the founding of the Felician Sisters, their arrival in North America, and the establishment of Our Lady of Hope Province.
Two Novices Profess First Vows
Felician Sisters joyfully look on as Sr. Agnes Maria Trojnar and Sr. Gabriella Maria Ianieri make their first professions.
Our Lady of Grace Village will help continue Felician Sisters’ legacy of service in Newark
Read about how Felician Sisters care for those in need with affordable housing in Newark, DE.
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.