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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Smiles, fellowship, and a little sweetness to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Sisters, students, employees, and partners in ministry gathered in Regina See More
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Our Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF is featured in a gallery produced by the Toledo Blade. Check it out below:
Photo gallery: Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania take stand for racial equality
Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania on Monday held their regular biweekly Vigil for Racial Equality. Click through the images above to view the full ...
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Antoinette Dudek Obituary (2026) - Sylvania, OH - The Blade
View Sister Antoinette Dudek OSF's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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Sisters, lay employees, and partners in ministry are wearing red today in support of the American Heart Association and women’s heart health awareness. ♥️ See More
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Nothing occurs by chance in the whole course of our life. God overrules all. Saint Augustine #FranciscanFriday See More
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M. Kordiak Obituary (2026) - Sylvania, OH - The Blade
View Sister M. Benita Kordiak Osf's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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Our Sister Antoinette Dudek passed away a little before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Rosary Care Center. Sister is now enjoying her eternal See More
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Sister M. Benita Kordiak passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Sister is now enjoying her eternal rest in the See More
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