Community of St. Francis

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"Make us instruments of your peace." Our community was founded in England in 1905 and its first ministry was to the dock workers and their families. From the beginning the community shared in the stresses and strains of the life of the poor, being continually fazed with the challenge to live the Gospel in a particular time and place. The sisters came to the United States in 1974 and for more than thirty years we have engaged in many types of ministry, but with special concern for the poor, the marginalized and the sick. A Sister's work depends upon interest, talents, and the needs which call for her response. We can be found in hospitals and nursing homes; among the homeless, immigrants and people with AIDS; teaching student deacons and serving on diocesan commissions'; providing spiritual direction and directing retreats in parish churches. In all things we strive to be instruments of God's love. "Blessed are those servants who would love and respect their brothers and sisters." Through the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, we form a community which provides us with support in our life of prayer, study and work, and also creates a concrete context for the daily living out of our ideals as we strive through God's grace to love despite imperfections and failings. An important part of our Franciscan calling as a community is hospitality, so we welcome visitors. "My God and My All." For over 800 years Franciscans have been known for their active service to the poor,...

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