St. Mary Child Care Center Blesses Hands and Shares Soup for MHW 2022
St. Mary Child Care Center, as part of the recent Mission and Heritage Week, invited SM Beatrice Plamondon to the center to bless the hands of the teachers. To further celebrate Mission and Heritage Week and honor the teachers, leadership served a delicious simple soup and breadsticks to thank them for sharing their talents with all the children who attend the child care center.
*sourced from the St. Mary Child Care Center Facebook page.
Holy Name of Mary College School Shares the Deep Story of its Origins
Holy Name of Mary College School provided a special opportunity for its students to hear from one of the founding sisters of the school – SM Celestine Giertych. SM Celestine also serves as a Board director for the school.
SM Celestine shared the deep story of how the school was originally founded in the 1960s as well as an updated re-founding of the school beginning around 2007. She was able to share stories and songs with them, and a member of the leadership team commented, “Impressive and heartfelt talk to the girls. She has given so much for the betterment of so many. That is service.” Thank you for sharing your story during Mission and Heritage Week, Sr. Celestine!
*Sourced from the HNMCS Instagram page.
Felician University Feeds People Who Are Hungry
During Mission and Heritage Week, Izzy, a resident assistant & Felician athlete, hosted “Feed the Hungry,” where 50+ students volunteered their time to make sandwiches for local shelters.
Students demonstrated respect for human dignity and concern for others as they compassionately compiled sandwiches for those who are hungry. Felician University would like to offer a special thank you to the Shoprite of Passaic for the contributions needed to make sandwiches.
Sourced directly from the Felician University Facebook page.
Villa St. Francis Blesses the Pets
As part of Mission and Heritage Week, Villa St. Francis hosted a pet blessing. This follows a long-established tradition in many places whereby because of St. Francis of Assisi’s love of animals, churches and many other places associated with religious orders – particularly Franciscan ones – offer pet blessings. As St. Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures states, “all praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”
Even Milwaukee resident and Felician Services, Inc., Executive Liaison SM Clarette Stryzewski got in on the action by bringing in rescue pup Cookie for her special blessing.
Sourced from the Villa St. Francis Facebook page.
Felician Center, Inc., Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Felician Center, Inc., recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in Kingstree, South Carolina. Many guests came out to celebrate the Felician Sisters’ presence and companionship over the past 30 years. Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, Bishop of Charleston, presided at a liturgy which celebrated the Sisters’ compassionate service to the Kingstree community. They have built lasting relationships with all segments of the community. Guests included the OLH Provincial Administration, Felician Services leadership, and many more friends to Felician Center, Inc.
Read much more about the anniversary here.
St. Ignatius 70th Anniversary Shines Light on Francis House
St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary. As part of the event, tours were provided at Francis House and guests were able to peruse some beautiful artwork. These new artwork and mosaics at Francis House were recently installed, making it an ideal opportunity to highlight the artistry. The stained-glass images of St. Clare and St. Francis came from the former Our Lady of Grace building in Newark, Delaware.
Successful Felician Leadership Summit 2022
Over 100 people gathered for the first in-person gathering Felician Services has hosted in years! Ministry Board Chairs, Presidents, and Mission Leaders gathered outside of Chicago along with the OLH Provincial Administration and Felician Service Board and Staff. The event kicked off with liturgy with the Most Reverend Mark Bartosic, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Following that, guests heard welcoming remarks from S Judith Marie Kubicki, Provincial Minister, and SM Geralyn Mroczkowski, Felician Services CEO. Then guests broke bread and enjoyed conversation. Amazing speakers filled the next two days – including James Martin, SJ; Andre Cirino, OFM; M. Shawn Copeland; Theresa Flores; Gloria Purvis; SM Elizabeth Imler, OSF; and Ann Garrido. The whole Felician Services team happily served as hosts and can’t wait for the next opportunity to bring together our partners in ministry!
