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"

Associates

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History

In recent years, a new movement within religious communities has reached out to embrace lay women and men who have expressed a desire for closer bonding with vowed religious. The Sisters of St. Francis of Holy Name Province wished to collaborate with other people for mutual strength and enrichment in living the Gospel. As a result, the Associate Program of the Stella Niagara Sisters was "birthed" in 1987 and has grown into several Associate Communities.

A Commissioning Ceremony seals the pledge of Associates and Sisters to support each other mutually in prayer, faith sharing, gospel living, and ministry.

Newest Associates - Norman        

and Teena Derocher              

There are now commissioned Associates, as well as inquirers and pre-associates, in Florida, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. The enthusiasm and dedication of the Associates promise that the charism of St. Francis and Mother Magdalen will continue well into the new millennium.

For additional information, please contact:

S. Ann E. McDermott OSF 
1238 Funston St.

Hollywood, FL 33019-2218

Ph. 954-925-5875

Fax 954-925-3182                                           
e-mail: sannmcd@bellsouth.net

                                                                  
OR

                                            Zoila L. Diaz, Associate

                                            2415 Hayes St.

                                            Hollywood, FL 33020

                                            Ph. 954-923-6961

                                            Fax 954-923-6961 

                                            email: zoilaldiaz@bellsouth.net

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