Blessings Expressions of Faith
Sisters of Saint Francis - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Item No.: SP096
History
The Sisters of Saint Francis, also known as the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Providence of God, were founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1922. The Congregation traces its decent directly, through the Communities in Millvale, Pennsylvania and Buffalo, New York, from the mother foundation in Philadelphia, founded in 1855 by the holy Redemptorist bishop, Ven. John Nepomucene Neuman. Under the leadership of Mother M. Chrysostom of the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale, (1868), the young Community branched out, building a motherhouse on Mount Providence in Whitehall Borough.
Purpose
The general purpose of the Sisters of St. Francis is the sanctification of its members through the faithful observance of the simple vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, and of the Rule and Constitutions. The special purpose is the instruction and education of youth and the care of the infirm.
Training
The community conducts an aspirancy for teen-age girls interested in the religious life. The postulants and first year junior professed sisters begin or continue college work in Duquesne University extension courses at the motherhouse. Other phases of study and training are pursued according to individual talents and community needs. After one year in the novitiate, the novices make their temporary vows for three years. These are renewed for two more years before perpetual vows are pronounced.
Qualifications
• Completion of high school.
• Age: 17 to 30.
Modified Habit
The sisters wear a black habit and veil, a white quimpe and cord with three knots, a rosary, and a silver ring.
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