All About Us

The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor are women religious called to bring compassion, hope and healing to the community of life. We are from many countries and cultures yet we are one – in communion with each other and the Church and are especially united through our deep spirit of communal prayer.

We are an active/contemplative, religious community of women founded in 1845 by Blessed Frances Schervier, who was inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. She saw Christ in the poor and healed his wounds by caring for poor, suffering humanity. We are called to this same healing ministry today.
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Praying with Blessed Frances

Click here to send a prayer request to the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor and the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis have deep connections and call themselves the 'Daughters of Mother Frances.' Both Congregations are collaborating and praying as the Cause for the Canonization moved forward. Please pray with us! We also invite you to visit our US Area and Italian Area websites. Contact us info@blessedfrances.org

News

06.30

We have received some good news - our Postulator, Fr. Gianni Califano, OFM, has informed... Read more

02.10

The journey towards the Canonization of Mother Frances continues! This article ... Read more

12.09

The Closing Session of the Diocesan Inquiry for the Cause of Canonization of Blessed ... Read more

4.09

Awesome! Wow! Fantastic! Renewing! Solemn! These were some of the adjectives ... Read more