The third Chapter Call “We will be witnesses of unity in diversity, developing our multicultural identity and our relationships with the whole community of life”, focused our reflection on being witnesses of 'unity in diversity'. Diversity in our culture...
In life, there are a few rare people who always seem to have the time to listen, to encourage and to identify your personal goodness. Sr. Marie Clement was such a person, and lived a spirit of openness and kindness that marked her entire life...
At the dawn of a new year, we usually tend to emphasize ongoing projects or harness new ones. We sometimes want to highlight an aspect of our lives, too. However, who could have known that, in early 2020, humanity would be surprised by the...
The last History Corner article discussed the Congregation’s ministry with children and young adults, especially those at risk of falling into a cycle of crime and exploitation, in an effort to help young people avoid a life of poverty and instability...
On January 30, 2021, I was accepted into the pre-novitiate under rather unusual circumstances. My entry into the pre-novitiate was supposed to occur during the Area Assembly planned to be held in Dakar in January, but due to...
My name is Elisa. I am 22 years old and live in Padua. Some months ago, I accepted the opportunity to participate in a very interesting initiative: I became a volunteer at the Progetto Miriam and I must admit that this was the best choice I could have made...
Today the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor works with children and young adults in a variety of ministries. This work is rooted in the ministry of Mother Frances and the early Congregation in Germany. Mother Frances and her companions saw struggling...
The women's section of the Roman prison of Rebibbia is one of the largest in Europe: it has a capacity of 300 people but has come to accommodate more than 400 women. As a Franciscan of the Poor, I have been visiting Rebibbia for more than two years...
My name is Carla. I am from Calabria. I'm 28 years old and I have studied Tourism Science. My journey started in Cosenza, my city, where I met the Community of Saint Dominic of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, through a voluntary service to...
Taking care of our Mother Earth is not just an individual responsibility but also a relational experience. It engages us to share with others the work, joy, service and love for the entire Creation. In following our Mother Frances Schervier’s charism...
After a long time of social confinement (Stay at Home) we were able to hold the Assembly of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor for the Brazilian area. Our theme was “Evangelical counsels: In the light of our charism”. We left Jatai full of joy and desire to meet...
Sr. Rose and Sr. Jenny, together with the collaborators Rosemela and Dodie, tell us their experience in the Scholarship project, our ministry that has been following students in difficulty in the Philippines. The Scholarship project has been following students...
