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about
Who Are the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia?
We are a congregation of nearly 650 Catholic women religious who:
- choose a Gospel way of life lived in community
- are dedicated to serving others, especially those who are economically poor, marginal, and oppressed
- minister in the United States in approximately 24 states as well as Europe and Africa
- serve in a variety of ministries and settings
- we follow the values of the Third Order Regular Franciscans
"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."
