Mission Statement:

"We, the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, Oldenburg, are women of prayer, committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier. From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service. Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace, we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."

We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.

 
 
 
June 22: Michaela Farm Event!
Come celebrate at the Michaela Farm Event, affectionately known as the Barn Bash! There will be farm tours all evening, a special dinner featuring farm produce and beef along with live music and a silent auction. Come join us! Register by calling the farm office at 812-933-0661.  See the farm home page for more information! 
 
 

First Vows - S. Susan Marie Pleiss, osf

S. Susan Marie Pleiss, osf, professed first vows at the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg on Sunday, June 8, 2013, surrounded by family, friends and the Sisters.  Above left:  S. Susan Marie (right) stands with S. Maureen Irvin, Congregational Minister.  Above right: S. Susan Marie (right) signs the Membership Register at the vow ceremony with the support of S. Diane Jamison (left), formation minister, and S. Maureen Irvin (middle).  Below:  S. Susan Marie (center) receives a blessing and promise of support from the Sisters present at the vow ceremony and liturgy.
 
 

Relay for Life
Sisters and Associates walked, rocked and celebrated at the Brookville Relay for Life held Saturday, June 1, 2013, in memory of those who have died and in honor of those who have survived various forms of cancer.  In addition to walking and rocking there were games and entertainment for a full 24 hours of fun and fundraising.

  

Sisters in Ministry

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Women & Spirit DVD from LCWR

LCWR's Women & Spirit:Catholic Sisters in America DVD is a remarkable resource for proividing education on the life of women religious and their contributions to this nation from 1727 to the present.

On the DVD is a 56-minute documentary, narrated by Cokie Roberts, that chronicles the story of women religious in this country.  Also on the DVD are a film study guide and a digital catalog that contains images of all the artifacts and panels that comprise the  Women & Spirit traveling exhibit.  Some of the videos from the Women & Spirit traveling exhibit are included.
 
This is a resource that has been proven valuable for use within religious institutes,  as well as churches, schools, women's groups, libraries and more.  Proceeds from the sale of the DVDs go to support LCWR's mission of service to Catholic sisters serving in leadership today.  You may purchase the DVD for $19.95 at https://lcwr.org/item/women-spirit-dvd
 
 
 

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Sisters of St. Francis
PO Box 100 – Oldenburg, IN 47036
812-934-2475