Sisters of St. Francis
of Penance and Christian Charity
In the United States since 1874
"Trusting in God and open to risk
we walk with courage"
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Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity In the United States since 1874 "Trusting in God and open to risk we walk with courage"
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125th Anniversary CelebrationThe Sisters from Holy Name Province hosted a gathering of sisters and associates from around the world July 21 - 23, 2000.
"Graced by Magdalen, Fired by the Spirit!" was the theme of the celebration. Sister Regina Boyle from the Denver province designed the logo.
Sisters and Associates join in a prayer service at the cemetery of Stella Niagara. During the three days of the anniversary celebration we honored the sisters who came before us; we shared stories of the activities and ministries of our sisters and associates around the world today; and we examined the challenges of the future.
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Sisters
from the Netherlands joined in the celebration and are seen here carrying a
picture of Mother Aloysia Lenders, the founder of the US Provinces.
Sister Gloria Shuffer, Denver, CO; Sister Maria Elena Martinez, Redwood City, CA
and; Sister Mary McCarrick, Stella Niagara, NY are the three United States
Provincials.