Mission Statement:

"We, the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, Oldenburg, are women of prayer, committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier. From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service. Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace, we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."

We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.

  
 

"We saw His star as it rose..."
                 -Matthew 2:2

May the celebration of the birth of Jesus fill you and your loved ones with joy and peace!

Convent Christmas Tours
Friday, December 27, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us for our Convent Tour and view our nature Christmas Tree and beautiful creches.  Listen to tunes from our Chime Choir and share in some holiday refreshments!  Information: 812-933-6491
 

S. Dorothy Steckler, osf

S. Dorothy Steckler died peacefully on December 9, 2013, at the Oldenburg Motherhouse. Please click on the Resting in God link on the left for
S. Dorothy's memorial letter.


 

Women & Spirit DVD from LCWR

LCWR's Women & Spirit:Catholic Sisters in America DVD is a remarkable resource for proividing education on the life of women religious and their contributions to this nation from 1727 to the present.

On the DVD is a 56-minute documentary, narrated by Cokie Roberts, that chronicles the story of women religious in this country.  Also on the DVD are a film study guide and a digital catalog that contains images of all the artifacts and panels that comprise the  Women & Spirit traveling exhibit.  Some of the videos from the Women & Spirit traveling exhibit are included.
 
This is a resource that has been proven valuable for use within religious institutes,  as well as churches, schools, women's groups, libraries and more.  Proceeds from the sale of the DVDs go to support LCWR's mission of service to Catholic sisters serving in leadership today.  You may purchase the DVD for $19.95 at https://lcwr.org/item/women-spirit-dvd
 
 
 

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Sisters of St. Francis
PO Box 100 – Oldenburg, IN 47036
812-934-2475