As sponsors, we publicly identify with, exert appropriate influence on, and provide various levels of support to these ministries. In so doing, we fulfill our responsibility of stewardship for our heritage, mission, and resources.
From the rolling hills of County Tipperary to the mountains of Guatemala and finally to the quiet halls of Assisi House, Sr. Mary’s life has been one of steadfast faith and generous love. What began as a quiet stirring in her heart as a young girl in Ireland grew into a lifelong vocation that carried her across oceans and cultures in service to others.
Main address and phone number:
609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014
(610) 459-4125.
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Launch New Leadership Role Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Congregational Minister Sister Theresa Firenze, OSF (left), shares a moment with newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Florence Smith outside of the Congregation's Motherhouse in Aston, Pennsylvania. Veteran leader brings 18 years of experience to newly created role [...]
SISTERS TAKE A CORPORATE STAND ON DISMANTLING RACISM ASTON, PA – Following a referendum, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have officially declared a corporate stand committed to dismantling racism within their congregation, communities, nation, and world. This formal declaration acknowledges the congregation’s responsibility to confront systemic racism through a comprehensive approach of prayer, [...]
Statement on the Passing of our Beloved Pope Francis The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia mourn the passing of Pope Francis, whose leadership beautifully reflected the values of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi. We have been deeply inspired by his compassionate guidance of the Church and the world. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis [...]
Standing in Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees As Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, we are called by our Franciscan values and Catholic teachings to recognize the inherent dignity of every human being, created in God’s image. Since adopting our Corporate Stand on Immigration in 1996, we have opposed unjust policies that restrict asylum, separate [...]
