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Sisters of St. Francis - Oldenburg, Indiana (Modified Habit)
Item No.: SP098B Modified Habit
History
The Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, were founded on January 6, 1851, by Mother Teresa Hackelmaier, a Franciscan religious from Vienna, Austria, and the Reverend Francis Joseph Rudolf, pastor of Oldenburg and the surrounding districts from 1844. Mother Teresa came in response to an urgent plea, addressed to the Franciscan convents in Europe by Father Rudolf, to found an American Congregation of Franciscan teaching Sisters.Purpose
The aim of the Congregation is the glory of God and sanctification and perfection of its members by the observance of the three simple vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. Its second purpose is the sanctification of others by works of charity, among which the Christian education of youth holds the first place.Training
The school for aspirants combines high school studies with opportunities to discover or strengthen a religious vocation. Spiritual and intellectual formation extends from the postulancy of at least six months through the two year novitiate and a three-year scholasticate. Vows are taken for three years, at the end of which time perpetual vows are professed.Qualifications
• Completion of high school.
• Age: 16 to 30.
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