Welcome 
Mission Statement
We
are Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, aware of
our limited resources, humbly offer all and receive all from the world
in the spirit of St. Francis and Magdalen Damen. We search the Gospel,
seeking to find a way of healing ourselves and a deeply troubled world.
Press
Release: September 16, 2006
"Marycrest Closing Chapter on Convent,
Opening New Doors to Future"
We
invite you to learn more about our community
in the following pages:
|
~ History ~ |
The story of our foundress, the community's origin, and our lives as Franciscan women. |
| ~ Ministry ~ | Our mission to reach out to all people, spiritually, physically, mentally, culturally, and educationally. |
| ~ Outreach ~ | Explore how our Sisters reach out to serve communities in need. |
| ~ Members ~ | Information about and photos of our community members. |
| ~ Associates ~ | Opportunities for lay men and women seeking a deeper relationship with God. |
| ~ Vocations ~ | Offers a guide for those interested in joining the community. Includes discernment questions, a page of prayers and several mini retreats. |
| ~ Links ~ | Explore a variety of web resources including Franciscan links, Lakota Sioux links and general links of interest to religious women. |
| ~ Contact Us ~ | Contact information and links for visiting our guest book or submitting a prayer request. |
Our Founder, Foundress, and ALL of Us
Invite YOU on a Franciscan Tour With Us
