Education Ministries
Honoring Mary as Mother of Jesus and Queen of Heaven.
St. Joseph Child Care Center (Pontiac, MI) and St. Mary Child Care Center (Livonia, MI) students celebrated the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a special ceremony. Students presented a floral crown, a rosary, and handmade paper flowers to the statue of Mary in honor of the Blessed Mother at their respective centers. They also sang songs like This Little Light of Mine and prayed the Hail Mary with families in attendance, asking, “Blessed Mother Virgin Mary, please pray for us.” The celebration was a meaningful way to pass on this cherished tradition and deepen faith within the community. Both of these programs belong to the Felician Sisters Child Care Centers.
Walk Against Hunger
Enfield Montessori School and Chiaravalle Academy (Enfield, CT) recently organized a Walk Against Hunger to support the Enfield Food Shelf. This meaningful initiative helps ensure the continuation of its mission to provide food assistance to individuals and families in the local community who are facing food insecurity.
Color Run for Suicide Awareness
OLSH’s Interact Club (Coraopolis, PA) hosted the school’s first Color Run. This student-coordinated and student-led event brought the school community together to support an organization dedicated to teen suicide prevention and awareness.
Madonna University Health and Wellness Event
Madonna University (Livonia, MI) kept students on the move as its Physical Education & Health program rolled out a series of hands‑on Lifetime Physical Activity workshops. From soccer and beach volleyball to ultimate frisbee and pickleball, participants explored ways to stay active while building skills, confidence, and community. The month‑long series aimed to introduce lifelong fitness habits in a fun, accessible environment that encouraged everyone to try something new and connect through movement.
Senior Living and Health Care Ministries
Felician Village Crowns Mary
Felician Village (Manitowoc, WI) brought everyone together in faith, reflection, and community with the May Crowning celebration. A resident carried the crown during the processional, and a Felician Village team member had the honor of crowning Mary.
Picnic to Celebrate Staff
St. Anne Home (Greensburg, PA) showed its appreciation for staff with a wonderful National Picnic Day celebration. With perfect weather, employees gathered outdoors to enjoy fresh air, delicious food, and great company, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. It was a meaningful way to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the St. Anne Home team.
Villa St. Francis Serves a Fiesta
Villa St. Francis (Milwaukee, WI) was alive with energy and celebration as residents embraced Cinco de Mayo with walking tacos and margaritas. Residents lit up the common area with festive accessories and took photos to commemorate the event.
Social Service Ministries
Walk for Child Abuse Prevention
St. Clare Foundation (Centralia, IL) participated in the Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center’s Prevention Picnic in late April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event helped raise awareness through several engaging activities that brought together social service leaders and child abuse prevention advocates. It also created opportunities to connect with and support youth in the Centralia community. As an added bonus, Terry Schweizer, SCF Board President and FSI President, was able to join participants for the walk.
Prayer Walk for Hope and Unity
Community liaisons from St. Felix Centre (Toronto, ON) participated in the 14th Division’s 3rd Annual Prayer Walk, which is a gathering rooted in unity, reflection, and a shared commitment to stand against hate, violence, and racism. At each site, participants paused for moments of prayer and reflection, recognizing that even across different faiths and backgrounds, we are united in something deeper in our commitment to care for one another.
Villa Maria College Supports Felician Community Services
Hopebound Ministries – Felician Community Services was grateful to have received so much support from our partners at Villa Maria College. Villa Maria College’s staff organized the First Annual Vikings Food Drive and collected non-perishable food items for neighbors in need. They graciously donated over 100 pounds of food to the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry. Additionally, athletes from the college’s Flag Football team spent two days volunteering. The players unloaded food deliveries, organized shelves, and packed pet food for the Pet Pantry. FCS was so appreciative of these helping hands.
