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As we celebrate 175 years, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg reaffirm our call to prayer, simplicity, and service inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier. Grounded in the Gospel and our Franciscan charism, we stand for justice, compassion, and care for creation. We walk with the voiceless, welcome all, and labor with hope and bold faith for a world shaped by peace.
Sisters of St. Francis Launch New Website
The Sisters of St. Francis have launched a new website to help further the mission and outreach.
Sisters of St. Francis Launch New Website
The Sisters of St. Francis have launched a new website to help further the mission and outreach.
Sisters of St. Francis to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
The Sisters of St. Francis will joyfully celebrate the 175th anniversary of their founding, with special events planned throughout the year. On January 6, 1851, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier arrived in Oldenburg, Indiana, from Austria to establish the congregation,...
Sisters Host the Tri-State Undergraduate Theology Research Symposium
On April 17, 2026, the Sisters joyfully hosted the Tri-State Undergraduate Theology Research Symposium! Students and faculty from both Marian University and Thomas More University gathered to share their research in an atmosphere of learning, dialogue, and discovery....
Two Sisters Attend Sisters Speak Out event in Washington, D.C.
Sister Noella and Sister Amy united with hundreds of others in Washington, D.C. as Sisters Speak Out with public witness for immigrants and a just economy. S. Noella also addressed immigration and her experiences at an ICE detention center at a press conference that...
Sisters of St. Francis to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
The Sisters of St. Francis will joyfully celebrate the 175th anniversary of their founding, with special events planned throughout the year. On January 6, 1851, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier arrived in Oldenburg, Indiana, from Austria to establish the congregation,...
Sisters Host the Tri-State Undergraduate Theology Research Symposium
On April 17, 2026, the Sisters joyfully hosted the Tri-State Undergraduate Theology Research Symposium! Students and faculty from both Marian University and Thomas More University gathered to share their research in an atmosphere of learning, dialogue, and discovery....
Two Sisters Attend Sisters Speak Out event in Washington, D.C.
Sister Noella and Sister Amy united with hundreds of others in Washington, D.C. as Sisters Speak Out with public witness for immigrants and a just economy. S. Noella also addressed immigration and her experiences at an ICE detention center at a press conference that...
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Spotlights
Stories Of Impact #3
Sister Noella and Sister Amy will unite with hundreds of others in Washington, D.C. as Sisters Speak Out with public witness for immigrants and a just economy. S. Noella will also be addressing immigration and her experiences at an ICE detention center at a press...
Stories Of Impact #2
Sister Noella and Sister Amy will unite with hundreds of others in Washington, D.C. as Sisters Speak Out with public witness for immigrants and a just economy. S. Noella will also be addressing immigration and her experiences at an ICE detention center at a press...
Stories Of Impact #1
Sister Noella and Sister Amy will unite with hundreds of others in Washington, D.C. as Sisters Speak Out with public witness for immigrants and a just economy. S. Noella will also be addressing immigration and her experiences at an ICE detention center at a press...
Meet Teresa Allen
Like many coworkers, Teresa has been with the Sisters for over 25 years, and she has loved it so much that six additional members of her family have come to work with the Sisters. She is a true example of how, when people are treated with kindness and feel valued,...
Meet Sister Barb Piller
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In Sister Barb’s case, it took a lively, music-filled family and a faithful grandmother whose quiet witness shaped the course of her life. Growing up with four siblings under one roof, alongside her parents, uncle, and...
Meet Kim Becker
Kim Becker and her younger twin brothers grew up in several different states due to her father’s job. She is an undergraduate from Butler University and received two masters’ degrees from Indiana University. Kim met her husband Chris when they worked together over...