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"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.

​Information on visiting the sisters​:

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Visitors will not be allowed in the Convent until further notice
​We will still allow packages to be dropped off for Sisters but they have to be left between the lobby doors at SCH. 

Click HERE to read the COVID19 Safety Plan for the Sisters of St. Francis.

News From The sisters...


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Join us on Feb 9 for Conversion of Heart, the Franciscan way. 
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Oldenburg Franciscan Vocations
https://tinyurl.com/franciscandiscernment

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​Almost 40 years ago in 1982 we promulgated a Corporate Stance on Nuclear Weapons.
​Today, January 22, 2021, is a historic day because today the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force.
Because the US has not signed or ratified the Treaty, the legal prohibitions do not technically apply to us. But the Treaty, representing the will of 122 nations of the world who want us to keep the promise we made in 1970 to disarm “at an early date” still has compelling moral force.


In our Corporate Stance we stated in part that we “strongly condemn any use of nuclear weapons as a danger to the survival of God’s creation”. We opposed the “production and stockpiling of these weapons as an unjust use of global resources”. US leaders have long said we have a special obligation to lead the way to nuclear abolition. It’s time to put that commitment on the dotted line—sign the Treaty and lift the nuclear shadow that has loomed over the world for 75 years!
Let’s join with people across the country and around the globe celebrating the Treaty with banner hangings, bell-ringings, visits and letters to elected officials, public readings of the Treaty, and more.

https://orepa.org/nuclear-ban-treaty-entry-into-force.../ Fact Sheet on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty the Nuclear Ban Treaty in a Nutshell

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​The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) joins with the world in praying for peace after witnessing the violence and lawlessness in our nation’s capital. 
We are deeply concerned about the state of our country and the future of our democracy. Our hearts ached as we watched these despicable actions that threaten not only to destroy the seat of our government but to rend the bonds that unite us. We commend and thank the members of Congress who courageously continued their service to the nation last night even amid the chaos.
 
In our increasingly divided nation, we renew our commitment to the common good and pledge to take up the challenge to use our energy to repair our democracy and contribute to the work of building a more perfect union. We invite all people of good will to join us and we call on our elected leaders to point the way.

Corporate Stance on Racism...
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On the 170th Anniversary of their founding January 6, 2021, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, promulgated the following Corporate Stance on Racism.
Recognizing the wondrous diversity, culture and color among all God’s beloved peoples, we, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana forcefully condemn the sin of racism that is the root of so much historical and current injustice... Click HERE to read the full article.

Happy Founding Day! (1/6/2021)
It's been an amazing 170 years of service to all of God's people
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S. Pat Bietsch featured in article...

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As we read about Sisters ministering to the Navajo amid the pandemic, we are reminded of our deceased S. Pat Bietsch and her ministry there with S. Marlene Kochert. Click the link below to read the article:
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/news/ministry/blog/sr-patricia-bietsch-shared-her-life-navajo

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OLDENBURG FRANCISCAN CENTER!
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ATTENTION - Until further notice our programs at the Oldenburg Franciscan Center will be presented using ZOOM!

FALL CELEBRATE
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THIS WEEK AT THE FARM!
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ATTENTION - per the requests of the Indiana State Board of Health and the Governor of Indiana, effective JULY 22nd - Michaela Farm Store patrons must wear a mask while shopping in the Farm Store or while visiting the surrounding areas of the porch and drive.

THANK YOU for helping us support a healthy community.

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READINGS AND REFLECTION FOR JANUARY 24, 2021
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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First Reading:  Jon 3: 1-5, 10
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 25: 4-9
Second  Reading:  Cor 7: 29-31
Gospel: 1: 14-20

Our Weekly Reflection​...
REFLECTION
From these readings it seems Jesus is calling us to enter into a way of “seeing”. 
​He tells us to “Reform our lives and believe in the Gospel” … Awaken!  Be attentive!  Open your eyes!  What spiritual blindness needs my attention?  As Jesus invited His first 12 to follow Him, to believe in Him, it would require them to reform their lives.  He taught them not only by His teachings, but also by how He lived His life.  “Come and I will make you fishers of men”.   Jesus taught them a way of “seeing”.
 
What is God asking us to see today?  How is my Gospel-living influencing others to see Jesus’ message more clearly?  How are we bringing about new life in a world that cries out for mercy, justice, compassion and Gospel living?
 
PRAYER
Make known to me Your ways, O Lord.  Teach me to “see”!
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Sisters of St. Francis
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P.O. Box 100
22143 Main Street,
​Oldenburg, IN 47036

812.934.2475
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