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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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All visitors are welcome and may visit without a mask unless they are visiting in St. Clare Hall rooms. Beginning Easter Sunday, our Chapel will once again be open to the public.  Our Sunday Liturgies begin at 9:30 a.m.

News From The Sisters...


We rejoice in having our Chapel open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you!

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June 20: World Refugee Day. Along with others in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis we participated in the “Chalk Our Walk” event. Here are some photos of our 5:30 crew participating in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ “Chalk Your Walk” event in support of refugees.
Along with Pope Francis we, the Sisters of St. Francis, believe “The Church without frontiers…spreads throughout the world a culture of acceptance and solidarity in which no one is seen as useless, out of place, or disposable…Jesus Christ is always waiting to be recognized in migrants and refugees, in displaced persons, and in exiles, and through them he calls us to share our resources and occasionally to give up something of our acquired riches.”  [Message for 2015 on World Refugee Day – Pope Francis]

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The following is a statement from LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious). As members of LCWR we, the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, IN stand in full support of this statement and ask you to stand with us in calling our Senators (202-224-3121) for the action named below. Our children demand this of us.
Click HERE to read the statement 

Visit our campus for a Tree Walk!
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Take a stroll and view the many trees we have around our campus! Take time to connect with nature. 
Click a link below to view a pdf (including a map) of :
'Tree Walk A'
'Tree Walk B'
'Tree Walk C'

'Tree Walk D'
'Tree Walk E'

Franciscan Houses of Hospitality:

Questions? Email us at: hospitalityhouses@oldenburgosf.com
 CLICK HERE to download the HOUSES OF HOSPITALITY APPLICATION. 
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Sisters and Associates participated in a grant-funded project to assist children in meeting their basic needs by providing pajamas, socks, underwear, books, and toiletries for the So Loved Clothing Closet.

Check out the video!

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SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS at the
OLDENBURG FRANCISCAN CENTER!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A PROGRAM!
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Michaela Farm, a ministry of the sisters of St. Francis for over 160 years, is now under the direction of the Greenacres Foundation.
 
To learn more about this educational and agricultural organization, please visit:
 WWW.GREEN-ACRES.ORG

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PRAY WITH US


READINGS AND REFLECTION
​FOR JUNE 26, 2022

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21
Gal 5:1, 13-18
Lk 9:51-62 (99)
Pss I

Our Weekly Reflection​...
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“You are my inheritance, O Lord.”  For the person of faith, this powerful verse from Psalm 16 is a daily reminder of our faith relationship with God, as seen in today’s readings.  The first reading finds the prophet Elijah, sent by God to anoint Elisha as his successor.  The young Elisha is startled from his work in the fields and expresses a desire to say good-bye to his parents first.  Similarly, the Gospel depicts other would-be followers of Jesus who felt called to ministry but would choose to delay their new mission.  In both accounts, the message is clear:  we must wholeheartedly embrace our calling to live in service; we must make it our priority and recognize it as the gift offered to the true inheritors of the kingdom.  As Paul indicates in Galatians, Christ has set us free to give our service through love. For those who turn their lives over to service of God, “fullness of joys” in God’s presence and “delights at God’s right hand forever” are the promised “inheritance”.

​Prayer
Gracious God, we thank you for the call which you extended to each of us at baptism.  Your plan requires our heartfelt “YES” to the work of promoting your kingdom.  Give us the strength, energy, and generosity to respond with hearts eager to serve you.  May we see how privileged we are to be your instruments in this world and joyfully claim our place at your right hand, where we will belong to you forever.

Delouise Menges, OSF
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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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