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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.
Are you wondering where God may be calling you? Journeying in Hope is an intercongregational retreat for women discerning religious life — an invitation to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space to listen, reflect, and explore. Join us for a time of prayer, conversation, and connection as you consider your [...]
Are you worried about the environment, rising energy costs, or the kind of world we’re leaving to future generations? Pope Francis called us to hear both “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor,” and Pope Leo XIV has continued to encourage care for creation and action in response to the environmental [...]
Are you worried about the environment, rising energy costs, or the kind of world we’re leaving to future generations? Pope Francis called us to hear both “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor,” and Pope Leo XIV has continued to encourage care for creation and action in response to the environmental [...]
Join us as we pray a Franciscan via Creationis: a seven-station reflection on the Mystery of Creation. Beginning in our chapel, we will process to various locations on our beautiful grounds, reflecting on Scripture and the beauty of nature. Saturday, September 12, 2026 2 - 4 P.M.* *All are invited to stay for 4 P.M. [...]
From Remembrance to Abolition Eighty-one years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we continue to remember the lives lost and pray for a future free from the threat of nuclear weapons. Join the Franciscan Peace Center and the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration for the annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Prayer Service, a virtual gathering that [...]
Join us for a day of golf, fellowship, and friendly competition while supporting the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia! Monday, September 28, 2026 Penn Oaks Golf Club West Chester, PA Register today! Link includes all sponsorship opportunities and participant registration options for individuals and foursomes. Our annual Golf Tournament [...]
No Risk, No Gain Documentary Showing Teachers. Lawyers. Nurses. Librarians. Hospital CEOs. Social workers. College Presidents. Counselors. Doctors. Lobbyists. For 170 years, generations of vowed women helped shape American schools, hospitals, charities, and communities — guided by the words of our foundress, Mother Francis Bachmann: “No risk, no gain.” Join us for a special screening [...]
Called, Chosen, and Gifted An Intercongregational Retreat for Women and Men Exploring Religious Life Join with others to explore your baptismal call, personal vocation, and the diverse charisms of religious life in a prayerful, supportive setting. This in-person retreat is facilitated by an intercongregational group of vocation ministers from women’s and men’s religious communities in [...]
Are you considering big decisions in your life? Join us for our free, online retreat, Life Decisions/Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit. Inspired by the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, this retreat guides participants through a Franciscan discernment process that can assist with their own unique life choices (vocation, relationships, education, job transition, [...]
Join us for a stroll around the beautiful grounds of our Motherhouse as we reflect on the Canticle of the Creatures prayer from St. Francis of Assisi. Begins at OLA Convent. Light refreshments to follow. Register here.
Living with Joy as Pilgrims of Hope: An Intercongregational Retreat for Women Discerning Religious Life Wondering about a call to religious life and not sure how to take a first step? Join with others for this in-person, overnight discernment retreat, facilitated by an intercongregational group of vocation ministers from the National Religious Vocation Conference–Pacific Northwest [...]
Nurture hope and our pollinators. Join the Canticle House community and other young adults to plant native wildflowers and perennials, followed by a simple lunch enjoying the beauty of the garden and one another. Followed by lunch. Register by email at youngadults@osfphila.org or by scanning the QR code by 5/8/25.
Join us on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, PA. Contests, Raffles, and Auction. Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. Click here to learn more about sponsorship levels.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia invite you to an engaging evening of storytelling in celebration of Catholic Sisters Week 2025 (#LikeACatholicSister). Join sisters, companions, coworkers, and friends for “Stories of Hope” on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7-8 P.M. Eastern / 4-5 P.M. Pacific. Begin the evening by watching our newest YouTube video, [...]
Join us for Franciscan Night: An Evening in Delco — a one-of-a-kind celebration benefiting the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. This immersive evening brings together the food, flavors, and spirit of Delaware County for a festive night of community, connection, and purpose. Saturday, May 2, 2026 6-10 P.M. Neumann University Mirenda Center 501 Convent [...]
Join our Dismantling Racial Discrimination Committee for a transformative five-session program on racism. Registration is now open for our upcoming Racial Justice Circles: Honest Conversations about Racism. The program consists of five 90-minute Zoom sessions, scheduled from 5:00–6:30 PM (EST) / 2:00–3:30 PM (PST) on the following dates: January 5, 2025 January 12, 2025 January [...]
Join our Dismantling Racial Discrimination Committee for a transformative five-session program on racism. Registration is now open for our upcoming Racial Justice Circles: Honest Conversations about Racism. The program consists of five 90-minute Zoom sessions, scheduled from 5:00–6:30 PM (EST) / 2:00–3:30 PM (PST) on the following dates: January 5, 2025 January 12, 2025 January [...]
Join us for our Annual Sisters of St. Francis Craft Fair on November 22, 2024.
We warmly invite you to connect with fellow young adults and the nurturing Canticle House community in Chester, Pennsylvania, for a meaningful evening of delicious pasta, faith-sharing, and fun! On the third Sunday of each month, we gather for this special evening together. We begin with good conversation over a homemade pasta dinner at 5 [...]
Considering changes in your life as summer draws to a close? Give yourself the gift of time for prayer and discernment with our online Life Decisions/Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit retreat on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 12 to 6 P.M. Eastern and 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Pacific. This free retreat is open to adult [...]
