Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Elect New Congregational Leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Congregational Leadership members (top row) Sister Patricia Hutchison, Assistant Congregational Minister; Sister Clare Andrew D’Auria, Congregational Minister; Sister Lydia Etter, Congregational Council; (seated) Sister Linda Marie Sariego and Sister Janet Thiel, both Congregational Council. Aston, Pennsylvania — July 21, [...]

Sister Turns 100 on Easter Sunday After a Lifetime of Nursing and Community Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When asked what advice she would offer others, Sister Ruth paused before answering, “Love your brothers and sisters. That’s all you need to do. Just love them.” Aston, Pennsylvania — April 2, 2026 — Sister Mary [...]

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Condemn Removal of Slavery Exhibits at President’s House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aston, Pennsylvania — January 23, 2026 — The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia strongly oppose the National Park Service’s removal of exhibits addressing slavery at the President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park. Founded in this [...]