April Fools with Sr. Irmengardis
Here you can find an interview with Sr. Irmengardis, our April Fool's specialist. No wonder - after all, she is an April Fool herself, born on April 1st. Click here for the podcast
Take courage – Coraggio! A festival of encounters and inspiration
As the highlight of the celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, the German Province of the Franciscan Sisters of Sießen invites you to a festival of encounter on October 3, 2026. Further information www.klostersiessen.de
Our order of life is ready!
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, we celebrated together in the German province that the new version of our Rule of Life has now been completed. Although the introductory section with the history has not yet been printed, we were able…
First profession and perpetual profession in the German Province
It was with great joy that the German Province and the entire Congregation celebrated the first profession of Sr. Marika Kerstiens and the perpetual profession of Sr. M. Anna-Chiara Attermeyer and Sr. M. Sophie Gisa today. A joyful celebration with…
We cannot remain silent
UISG invites you to a worldwide prayer for peace In view of the escalating violence and wars affecting many regions of the world, the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), which represents more than 1,900 congregations of women religious on…
Evening atmosphere in Assisi Mission, South Africa
After busy days in the Congregational Leadership, we had a beautiful sunny Sunday today. It's late summer here in South Africa. We are busy preparing for the General Chapter in August, or more precisely the report of the Congregational Leadership,…
Celebration of the completion and adoption of the order of life
On February 7, 2026, we celebrated the completion and adoption of the new Rule of Life with all the sisters of the South African Province. The celebration was embedded in the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis. At…
Greetings on the Day of Consecrated Life
On February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the Church celebrates the Day of Consecrated Life. On this occasion, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has written a letter to all…
Religious in the Holy Land
We are pro-people Here is the link to a report on an interesting lecture by Abbot Nicodemus Schnabel of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem on the task of religious in this difficult situation in the Holy Land. Link to the…
Newsletter from Sr. Rosa Maria Lochmiller
At the turn of the year, Sr. Rosa Maria Lochmiller also wrote a newsletter to friends and donors. In it, she reports on her precious service in Coroatá in Brazil. Enjoy reading! Download letter
