A Renewal Covenant
On Saturday, December 18, we celebrated Mother Frances’ feast in Padua with our friends and relatives, and with the communities of Casa Nazareth and Porta San Giacomo. It was a special occasion for Associates both because...
Associate life
Associates share the Sisters’ charism, and are called to share it with the world.
In Service of the Lord...
and renewed in the Spirit of Francis, we commit ourselves to...
"Follow faithfully in the footprints of Our Lord Jesus Christ"
(Cf. Rule 8, 25)
"Witness to the gospel by word and work"
(Cf. Rule 9, 29)
"Announce peace in our words and in our hearts"
(Cf. Rule 9, 30)
The joy of getting togheter
The Associates, together with the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor of the Geographical Area of Brazil, organized a festive gathering in Jataí, Goiás, on October 8, 2016, to celebrate the 35 years of the Associate program and rekindle...
2016 Covenant Ceremony
It was a day of celebration! Associates, Sisters, family and friends came from near and far to participate in this year’s covenant ceremony. Sr. Marilyn Trowbridge, CCA US Area, welcomed five new Associates to the Franciscan Sisters...
Called to announce the miracles of God
Our Jubilee started with a Prayer Vigil led by a Franciscan friar who spoke to us about Saint Francis, as man of God, brother of men, and friend of the poor. The following morning we had a beautiful celebration with Father Vincent, our...
The divine adventure
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Sfp Associates, some of them wanted to share the fruit of this transforming journey. They represent 155 years of faithfulness and dedication to the mission and charism of the Franciscan Sisters...
Being gift
“Being gift” to circulate the Life and the healing energy that is generated from service. Some of our Associates shares their journey with us on the occasion of this special year during which we celebrate their Jubilee...
With Blessing and Gratitude
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, this year marks the 35th anniversary of the Associate Relationship with the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor. It is the year in which our Church around the world opens its doors with mercy. What better...
The Gospel Way of Life
The 35th Jubilee of our Associates: an opportunity to celebrate our SFP family in the spirit of simplicity, humility, joy and service. Over the course of my years as an associate, I have come to more clearly understand the vision, mission and charism...
Charism and Associates
The “concept” of Co-Membership was accepted at our 1980 General Chapter. I was elected to Congregational Leadership as a Councilor for the first time at that same Chapter. We grew together. As the concept developed and took...
Us, poor instruments
In my work I try to live the charism of Mother Frances: to heal the wounds of Christ in this suffering world by establishing a friendly relationship with the sick, the poor and all the people that surround me and by serving my sick brothers and sisters...
