Mission Statements
We, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, choose to live the Gospel in the prophetic spirit of Francis of Assisi and our Foundress Mother Francis Bachmann. With Jesus Christ as Brother, we live as sister with one another, with all creation. Calling ourselves and one another to continuous conversion of heart, we commit ourselves to a life of contemplation, poverty and humility.
General Chapter, 1986
As vowed women of the Church, we respond with diverse gifts in a spirit of collaboration and of mutual service to the needs of others, especially the economically poor, the marginal and the oppressed. Seeking to participate in the Spirit’s action in the world, we direct our personal and corporate resources to the promotion of justice, peace and reconciliation.
Filled with trust in the goodness of God, we move forward.
Commitment Statement
We recommit ourselves to "rebuilding the Church" by living the passion of the Gospel in the discerning spirit of our Franciscan charism and tradition.
We are willing to take the necessary risks to be a healing, compassionate presence in our violent world especially with women, children, and those who have no voice.
We desire to reflect this commitment in our dialogue with the entire Church, in our own governing structures, and in our relationship with one another as sister.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
General Chapter, 1996
The Franciscan Center,
a Diocesan Social Outreach Mission, is a viable
organization focused on Living the Gospel and the
Social Documents of the Church.
The goal of the Mission is to reach out to the
poor, the marginal, the alien, and the immigrant.
The Sisters who staff the Center are
committed to live as sister to all, to work in
collaboration with other agencies, and to
promote justice, peace, and reconciliation.