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.
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The Old West End Festival is such an iconic and important celebration, a place where diversity is a strength in which the individuals and families See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Jeremias!
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Sister Ann Carmen was born in Modica, Sicily, raised in the Saints Peter and Paul Parish of Sandusky, OH, and entered the Sylvania Franciscans in See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Grace Ellen!
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Sylvania Franciscans-Sisters of St. Francis and Nuns Against Gun Violence
Today, a small group of Sisters and Partners in Ministry gathered in Umbria Hall in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. #GunViolenceAwareness #WearOrange #Peace See More
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"JOY with PEACE is the sister of CHARITY. Serve the Lord with LAUGHTER." Padre Pio (Pictured from left Sister Kathleen Casey and Terri Ellerbrock) #FranciscanFriday See More
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Sister Jeanine is a daughter of the Diocese of Minneapolis, MN. She entered the Sylvania Franciscan community in 1949 and made first profession in 1951. See More
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🌿 VENDORS WANTED | Sylvania Franciscan Sustainability Summit Are you an eco-conscious vendor, artist, or innovator? We want YOU at the first annual Sylvania Franciscan See More
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We prayerfully share that Sister Diana Lynn Eckel, OSF passed away peacefully Wednesday morning. Today would have been her 81st birthday. She now rests in See More
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“With Her for guide, you shall never go astray. While invoking Her, you shall never lose heart. So long as she is in your mind, See More
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Sisters and Employees gathered in Serra Hall for our annual Employee Appreciation Lunch — a wonderful way to wrap up the week together! While the See More
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"I love you, My dear little ones and I will keep you safe under my mantle." Our Lady, Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, Sept. 23, See More
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Birthday Blessings, Sister Sharon!
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"Mary Mother of Sorrows, help us to understand God's will in moments of great suffering." Pope Francis #FranciscanFriday See More
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