Blessings Expressions of Faith
Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Item No.: SP118
History
The foundation of the Pittsburgh Franciscans of Mt. Alvernia started in 1865 when, at the plea of the Redemptorist Fathers in Pittsburgh, a group of Sisters left the Buffalo community and established St. Francis Hospital. In 1868, Bishop Domenec of Pittsburgh requested additional Buffalo Sisters for teaching in the schools. The foundation grew steadily in numbers and multiplied in salutary works. Later, the Holy See set the seal of its supreme approbation on the Congregation.
Purpose
The congregation purposes generally the sanctification of its members by the observance of the vows and imitation of St. Francis. It purposes especially to instruct youth and care for the sick. The Sisters have direction of parish and private schools, and assist the sick and afflicted.
Training Program
The members of this community conduct an aspirancy for high school girls interested in the religious life. The one-year postulancy id followed by a two-year novitiate. Temporary profession of vows in then made. During the juniorate program the sister continues her spiritual foundation while taking courses leading toward her academic degree or nursing diploma.
Qualifications
• Age: 16 to 30.
• Willingness to do what God, through future superiors, wants them to do.
Habit
The Sisters wear a black habit and veil, a rosary suspended from a white cord, and a white coif, headband, and guimpe.
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