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Who We Are
Discernment...A Journey of the Heart All of us who are members of our Province began this journey one step at a time. It is a journey of the heart. We evangelize and are evangelized by those to whom we are sent. We commit ourselves to forward the evangelizing mission of the Church with special concern for issues of justice and the rights of minorities, the poor, the homeless, and refugees. We commit ourselves to a genuine Franciscan identity, being sensitive to cultural identities and values, and rooting out prejudice in all its forms in ourselves and in those to whom we are sent. Are you willing to risk all and give your life to God? Are you called to join a community in a willingness to be sent, to serve, and to proclaim the Gospel to all? As you gaze on the crucifix, do you hear the voice of the Spirit as She spoke to Francis over 800 years ago, "Go, rebuild by Church." |
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Tau Cross and Heart |
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The Process of Discerning a Vocation We offer a series of questions to help you determine whether a religious vocation with the Sisters of St. Francis is what God is calling you to pursue. If you believe you have a calling to join us, we offer the following overview of the vocation process.
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Invitation Francis of Assisi took Jesus at His word, "Go rebuild my Church. Sell what you have and give to the poor. Come follow me." Listen! Is God calling you ? Come and see!
"Am I being called? I wonder!" |
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Answering the Call At a lovely and meaningful Eucharistic celebration, Sr. Hanna Amante made her First Vows with the Sisters of St. Francis. She completed her three years of initial formation, one of which was spent in the Common Franciscan Novitiate in Kearny, New Jersey. This is a collaborative formation program in which Franciscan novices from a variety of men's and women's congregations come together to learn about Franciscan prayer, community, scholarship and ministry. Sr. Hanna currently lives at Queen of Peace community in Denver as she continues her studies towards a degree in early childhood development. She hopes to work with underprivileged children in daycare programs.
Sister Sarah Manchester made her Final Vows on August 15, 2004 after completing six years in the formation process. Sr. Sarah has been active in rural ministry for the past 3 years, dividing her time between northwestern Nebraska and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. Sarah is a former teacher, a widow and a mother of 7 grown children. She is one of two "Sister-Moms" in the province. She is pictured here with some of her children and family at her Final Vows ceremony.
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Vocation Contact Feel free to contact Sister Patty Podhaisky, OSF, with any vocation questions:
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