"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.
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.
Our Chapel is open to the public. Join us for our Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
We look forward to seeing you!
News From The Sisters...In line with our Franciscan value of recognizing the dignity of each person, we, the Council signed the declaration, Beloved by God: A Catholic Commitment to Trans-Affirmation, in the name of our Community, It states that “As Catholics, we firmly believe our transgender and nonbinary community members are beloved by God. We recognize that these individuals are living into the dream God had for them long before their birth. Their unique gifts remind us that God's love is dynamic and transformative. We feel called to openly state our support for this marginalized community during these times when they are increasingly faced with violence and criticism for their identities and experiences. We pledge to make an open commitment to supporting justice, equity, and affirmation for transgender and nonbinary individuals throughout the Catholic Church and the world.”
To read the entire declaration, click on the link: https://belovedbygod.faith/ You are welcome to sign the declaration as an individual. CONVENT GUIDED TOURS IN 2024
Monday through Saturday 1:00-4:00 pm Convent buildings are on the national historic site as is much of the town of Oldenburg. Tours include the Sisters' chapel built in 1890-1891, as well as earlier and later buildings. All tours need to be pre-arranged, but group tours of 20-30 should be reserved at least two weeks in advance. View photos of the campus grounds and details to schedule a tour on the "campus tours" page here. |
Publications and Programs:2024 Annual Report
Montana Missions...
The Archives of the Sisters of St. Francis is launching an online site for viewing documents and photos of the Congregation’s Montana missions. Click HERE to view the link. Learn more about our ARCHIVES here. Click the Links Below to FOllow Us on Facebook! |