This is a very special year for The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis—and for all religious communities around the world. Pope Francis has designated a “Year of Consecrated Life,” which began on November 30, 2014 and extends to February 2, 2016. We are encouraged to open our doors and invite the public into our homes to share with them the joy of living a life of consecration to God. It is from this essential foundation that our Sisters serve in our sacred ministry of healthcare, along with 15,000-plus individuals “in the Spirit of Christ and after the example of Francis of Assisi.”
There are three aspects of this Open House across the nation. People of all ages and all religious affiliations are welcome.
- On Sunday, February 15th, we will have an Open House at our Motherhouse on St. Francis Lane off Route 116 from 1 to 4pm. We warmly invite the public to “Come and Meet with us!” This will be an opportunity for you to speak with our Sisters, enjoy a guided tour of our home, learn about our life and our work in health care, hear Sisters’ personal vocation stories, and experience our Franciscan hospitality with refreshments.
- This summer, we will be announcing an Open House for the public to “Come and Serve with us” at our Motherhouse, and work along with our Sisters in a work of mercy.
- In September, we will have an Open House to invite the public to “Come and Pray with us,” and join in our community prayers with us at our Motherhouse.
Watch for these special days and give our Sisters the joy of having you under our roof. We look to the past with gratitude, live in the present with passion, and look to the future with hope! iBi
For more information, visit franciscansisterspeoria.org.
