"Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words."
Francis of Assisi
Welcome to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters' Website
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters welcome you to our website and to our vibrant Franciscan community. We hope you will get to know more about who we are and join with us in our lives of prayer and in our mission. Travel with us to discover your passion in life!
Our community is founded on the ideals of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and their followers – ideals we believe are as precious now as they have ever been. As a faith-filled community rooted in contemplation and Gospel values, we strive to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to all we meet and especially to those who suffer from poverty and oppression.
To learn more, please contact us either by calling at 484.334.6957 or sending an e-mail to: communications@bfranciscan.org.
"IN THE NAME OF JESUS,we reach out in compassionate love, recognizing the dignity and giftedness of each person."
Excerpt from Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Mission Statement
This picture taken in the St. Joseph Villa Chapel includes Congregational Administration,
St. Joseph Villa resident Sister Jubilarians, and Chaplain.
From left to right: Sisters John Ann Proach (Congregational Minister), Francis Canice Reinhardt (60th, seated), Zioldé T. de Caldas (Congregational Councilor), Sandra Lyons (Assistant Congregational Minister), Joanne Helen Grejdus (70th), Cynthia Skiendziel (70th), Jane Frances Dutkiewicz (70th), Jean Anthony Rodgers (62nd, seated), Jenniffer Acosta Rosario (Congregational Councilor), Therese San Miguel (62nd), Rose Jameson (Congregational Councilor), Helen Marie Gwiazda (61st), and Rev. Ronald Bowman (Chaplain).
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Liberia Visit - September 11 - 18, 2025
National Sisters' Week Celebration
