Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph
We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,
witness the Gospel in joy and peace, committed to prayer, service, and
care for all creation.
FSSJ Mission Statement
FSSJ Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi
October is special to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph because we, with the entire Franciscan family throughout the world, celebrate our Founder and spiritual mentor, St. Francis especially on October 3 and October 4.
October 3 Franciscans gather to remember and honor the “transition” of St. Francis from his earth life to his heavenly life. The service is called the Transitus of St. Francis. Here at St. Francis Park we will have this service in our chapel.
October 4 is the Church’s feast day of St. Francis. There will be special celebrations at St. Francis for the Sisters and the residents.
The ambiance pictured to the left is the statue of St. Francis which is 100 years old. Originally, it was in the motherhouse at Corpus Christi, Buffalo NY, in the area that was St. Joseph Novitiate School. This school eventually became Immaculata Academy in Hamburg, NY.
May St. Francis bless you with peace, hope and joy!
Our Mission & Vision
Helping to connect people to faith
We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,
witness the Gospel in joy and peace,
committed to prayer, service, and care for all creation.
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