The German Conference of Religious Superiors turns 20 years old
Press release of the German Conference of Religious Orders
75 years of the writings of St. Francis
75 years ago, the Franciscans published the writings of St. Francis, which had been translated into German by Father Kajetan Esser and Father Lothar Hardick. We younger people today can no longer imagine what this meant for the brothers and…
Handover of the new order of life
At the end of the Mat Chapter on April 21, 2026, we also celebrated the handover and acceptance of the new Rule of Life in the Brazilian province. A moving moment in a joyful and grateful celebration. …
Religious jubilee of five Brazilian sisters
It was with great joy and gratitude that we celebrated the professions anniversaries of our co-sisters Sr. Maria Rosa 75 years Sr. M. Celina 70 years Sr. M. Lucia 60 years Sr. Rosa Maria 40 years Sr. M. Renate 25…
Clothing in Brazil
It was with great joy that the General Leadership celebrated the investiture of the three novices together with the Brazilian Province on April 17, 2026. A celebration of the joy of God's guidance!
Two new candidates for the South African province
On Easter Monday, our South African province welcomed two new candidates. Their names are Dikopo Ramaota and Rethabile Kgabane. In the picture we see them together with Provincial Superior Sr. Emmanuela Khwepe. We are happy about the young life in…
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…
