Becoming a Sister

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Welcome!
Are you someone who desires to serve God by serving the least of our sisters and brothers?  Come for a week to live, pray and work with us as we serve the poor of Appalachia, Kentucky from July 26 to August 2, 2008. Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled; join more than 400 Sisters of Saint Francis located in the United States, Africa, Peru and Canada. Join the excitement of women celebrating the Blessedness of Mother Marianne Cope who ministered with lepers in Hawaii.

We are glad that you have come to discover more about our lives as Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale. We are happy to share our mission and ministry, and encourage you to relax as you continue to explore religious life as an option for your future.

Join Us
We invite others to join us in our mission of promoting the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you are wondering how God is calling you to live out your baptismal commitment and are considering religious life as a choice, we encourage you to view all of the pages in the "Becoming a sister" section of our Web site.

If you think you are being called to religious life, you may want to find out more during our "Come & See" Discernment Days (24-Hours). These weekends offer opportunities to meet others who are reflecting on life choices and learn more about the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale, PA. For those women and men who do not feel drawn to a vowed life but have a desire to grow in their faith and share in the mission of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, we encourage you to check out the Associate’s page.

Listening to God's call - meet Sister Agnes Kaczmarek