We, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, are called by God to live the Gospel as women religious whose lives are rooted in prayer. Supported by life in community, we are committed to serving the Church in response to its call for justice and peace.
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I think Francis challenges us, as he did in the 13th century to make Jesus and the Gospel alive in the 21st century.
-Sister Nancy
"Francis," it [the voice from the crucifix] said, calling him by name, "go and repair my house, which, as you see, is completely destroyed." Francis was stupefied ...He prepared to obey, surrendering himself completely to the project."
I Celano
Our Sisters went to Bapchule, our first mission on the Native American Reservations in Arizona.
"...a heroic act of self-conquest was wrought in him; returning he alighted, gave the leper all the money he had about him, and kissed his hand. From that day he cisgave himself up to the service of the lepers and the hospitals."
Biography of St. Francis of Assisi
We began our healthcare ministry with the opening of the 12-bed St. Mary Hospital, Manitowoc.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, NE was dedicated by Archbishop Bergan of Omaha. Two days of Open House were held after which the building was ready for occupancy.
"While Catholic health care organizations comprise the largest provider of not-for-profit health care in America today, they have all been built upon one foundational purpose: to fulfill the Gospel mandate to proclaim the good news and "cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers: (Mt 10:8)"
Sister Laura
Our Government, the Christian Social Way: A Course on the Christian Impact in Citizenship was published. This book used in Catholic Schools across the United States was primarily the work of Sisters Julitta and Aquinas. It promoted the 10 Christian Social Principles.
"One of the most beautiful things in our religious life is the many opportunities it affords of beginning anew."
Mother Agna