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The
congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual
Adoration was founded in 1863 by Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel in
Olpe, Germany. Invited by Bishop Dwenger to establish a convent
in his diocese, Mother Theresia sent six pioneer sisters to
Lafayette, IN, in 1875.
"We, the
Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration participate in the
mission of the Roman Catholic Church by living the Gospel in
imitation of St. Francis and Mother Theresia. As consecrated
women faithful to our vows, we strive in community to combine
the contemplative life with the active through perpetual
adoration and the works of mercy in education, health care, and
other ecclesial ministries. We respond gratefully to our call in
the Church to adoration and evangelization by fidelity to our
charism of Eucharistic and lived adoration; dependence on Divine
Providence; loving concern for one another; loyalty to the
Church and openness to its ongoing needs; authentic witness of
the Franciscan values; and joyful service to all in need of
Christ's presence, especially the poor." (Mission Statement)
Applications
are accepted from Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 39. |