“Every good thing
that comes from our lives will come from our connection with God.”
— Vicki Edwards
“Pray for God's grace
to nurture on the inside what He calls us to live
out on the outside.”
— Elizabeth George
Sisters offer the Blessing of St. Francis as Sister Frances Marie Duncan is installed as General Minister on July 15 in Rome.
Answering God’s Call
This summer, Sister Frances Marie Duncan became only the fourth American Sister to be elected General Minister of our international congregation. Learn how she has followed God’s call from her New Jersey roots to bring her unifying spirit to the top leadership post in Rome.
Called to Serve
Our St. Francis Center for Renewal recently launched Renewal, a podcast that extends the Center's outreach beyond Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Each installment highlights the inspirational work of those who are called to serve others. Find Renewal wherever you are by clicking below.
An Internal Calling
Explore how Heart Rhythm Meditation can enhance your spiritual life, better ground you and deepen your everyday experiences by joining us for Prayer Through Heart & Beath: Meditative Support for Well-Being from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. next Saturday, November 20. Attend in person or online via Zoom.
Called to Help the Less Fortunate
Sister Carol Ann Papp's eighth-grade Religion class at Northside Catholic Assumption Academy in Pittsburgh is reaching out to help the less fortunate with monthly service projects. Above, they are shown with fleece blankets they made in October to be sent to children who are homeless or living in shelters. This month, the class is making Thanksgiving placemats for more than 120 elderly folks who will be homebound for the holiday.