Blessings Expressions of Faith
Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph
Item No.: SP087
History
The Community of the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph was founded in 1897 in Trenton, New Jersey, by Mother M. Colette Hilbert and Father Hyacinth Fudzinski. The First motherhouse, which was opened in 1898 in Buffalo, was later moved to Hamburg, New York. Originally, Sister M. Colette was a religious of the Community of the Charity Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo with headquarters in Poland. In 1897, the Mother General in Poland decided to abandon all foreign missions in order to fulfill the needs of its ever-growing home missions. Pleas from the United States clergy and laity persuaded Sister M. Colette to remain in the United States and form the present Community.
Purpose
The Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph, bound for life by simple vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, carry on the work of Christ on earth through a life built on contemplation and on an active apostolate. They teach in elementary and high schools, minister to the sick in hospitals, care for the aged, and are engaged in giving catechetical instructions.
Training
The one-year postulancy is followed by a one-year novitiate. At the expiration of this time, the novices are admitted to profession of temporary vows which are taken for three years. Perpetual vows are then made. During the next three years of the juniorate, the sisters continue their spiritual formation while taking courses in preparation for their academic degrees.
Qualifications
• Completion of High School.
• Age: 16 to 30.
Habit
The sisters wear a black habit and veil, a white cincture, coif, bandeau, rosary and a crucifix.
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