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Over 50 Attend Gun Violence Vigil

THE SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS OF PHILADELPHIA JOIN NATIONWIDE VIGILS ON DECEMBER 14, 2016, TO END GUN VIOLENCE Aston, PA: Gun violence takes a heartbreaking toll on all of our communities. On both east and west coasts, our sisters held public vigils on December 14, the fourth anniversary of the Newtown shooting. In Aston, sisters [...]

By |2020-05-04T17:46:29-05:00December 16th, 2016|2016|0 Comments

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Join Nationwide Vigils on December 14, 2016 to End Gun Violence

Aston, PA: The Sisters of St. Francis will join the Newtown Foundation and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence in a nationwide vigil to #EndGunViolence. The vigil will take place on Wednesday, December 14, at 4 P.M. We will gather at Our Lady of Angels Convent for a short prayer and instruction and then process [...]

By |2016-11-22T14:21:50-05:00November 22nd, 2016|2016|0 Comments

Sisters of St. Francis Holiday Craft Fair

Aston, PA- Holiday Craft Fair. The Sisters of St. Francis are hosting a Holiday Craft Fair of handmade items for your decorating and gift giving season.  Gifts include: wall hangings, table runners and placemat sets, Christmas stockings, wreaths, decorator pillows, quilts, afghans, baby items, hats, scarves, jewelry, organic lavender products and much more!  The Holiday [...]

By |2020-05-04T17:46:30-05:00November 11th, 2016|2016|0 Comments

Wells Fargo Facing Multiple Resolutions From Shareholders

WELLS FARGO FACING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS FROM SHAREHOLDERS DUE TO SYSTEMATIC ETHICAL LAPSES Shareholders Cite Persistent Wrongdoing They Say Will Harm Communities and Cause Long-Term Damage to the Company NEW YORK, NY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 – Shareholders of Wells Fargo and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility today announced that they have filed multiple [...]

By |2020-05-04T17:46:30-05:00October 10th, 2016|2016|0 Comments

Sisters to Conduct New Fundraising Event

Aston, PA—The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia will conduct their inaugural Franciscan Night on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Our Lady of Angels Convent. The event will be an evening of fun, food, entertainment, games of chance, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will support the sisters’ retirement. “We are so [...]

By |2020-05-04T17:46:31-05:00April 5th, 2016|2016|0 Comments