- About us -
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“We are authentic Franciscan women grounded in our spirituality, which evokes a passionate commitment to intentionally reverence all persons and creation. Therefore, in a spirit of mutual accountability, we call each other to be ardent messengers of peace and advocates for justice, and to proclaim the gift of all creation in the midst of a wounded world.”
“We are authentic Franciscan women grounded in our spirituality, which evokes a passionate commitment to intentionally reverence all persons and creation. Therefore, in a spirit of mutual accountability, we call each other to be ardent messengers of peace and advocates for justice, and to proclaim the gift of all creation in the midst of a wounded world.”
- Directional Statement, 2012 Chapter of Affairs -
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The Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio are Third Order Regular Franciscans, living in community as vowed religious according to the spirit and example of Francis of Assisi. As women of peace and seekers of justice, we are committed to serving God’s people through diverse ministries in the fields of education, social work, health and human services, pastoral work, and spiritual direction. A community of nearly 200 Sisters, we minister in 12 states – Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia – and Haiti. We are supported in our efforts by more than 80 Associates and 6,000 employees in our sponsored ministries in Ohio, Kentucky and Texas.
• • • With the broader Franciscan family we acknowledge that God is to be found in our relationships with one another and our witness to the Gospel is expressed in these relationships. Regardless of our specific ministry, our lives share a common thread – the desire to live the Gospel. |
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- Core Values -
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☩ to live life in the context of conversion, a life-long journey of turning to God;
☩ to acknowledge that all is gift and to embrace a life of simplicity guided by a spirit of poverty;
☩ to approach life from a reflective stance that flows from prayer and contemplation; and
☩ to recognize that we are called to be of service to one another which means that our relationships with others are characterized by a spirit of minority.
These are the values that guide our pilgrimage. These are the values that speak to our heart. These are the values that make known to us the presence of Christ who accompanies us on the journey.
☩ to acknowledge that all is gift and to embrace a life of simplicity guided by a spirit of poverty;
☩ to approach life from a reflective stance that flows from prayer and contemplation; and
☩ to recognize that we are called to be of service to one another which means that our relationships with others are characterized by a spirit of minority.
These are the values that guide our pilgrimage. These are the values that speak to our heart. These are the values that make known to us the presence of Christ who accompanies us on the journey.
- Mission Statement -
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Called like Francis of Assisi to live the Gospel in joyful servanthood among all people, the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, as messengers of peace, commit themselves to works that reverence human dignity, embrace the poor and marginalized, and respect the gift of all creation.
