20 years of Saint Francis’ Garden
The Saint Francis' Garden has been a wonderful place in the entrance area of the monastery for 20 years now. In the beauty of nature, in the silence and in the impulses of the Canticle of the Sun, God can…
Mission to the poor
From July 15 to 20, 2024, Sr. Teresinha Rozante, Sr. Angelice Maria and Sr. Iracema participated with many others in a mission of the Diocese of Barra/BA in the parish of Santa Cruz in Ibiraba, in the hinterland of Bahia…
Jubilees in the German Province
On 6 July 2024, the German Province celebrated its jubilees. The Sisters were able to look back on 40, 60, 70 and 75 years of Profession. Truly a reason to celebrate! God's faithfulness moved us on this day, as did…
M. Franziska Nagel 100. anniversary of death
On July 4, we commemorated our third Superior General, Mother M. Franziska Nagel. She was our Superior General from 1908 until her death in 1924 and led the community through the difficult times of the First World War and the…
Winter school for sisters
The Winter School is a gathering of different congregations in Lesotho during the winter vacations for the spiritual renewal of the sisters, and our sister always took part. This year, the Franciscan Sisters of Siessen were the hosts. Around 80…
First profession of Sr. Daiana
On 16.6. the Brazilian Province celebrated the first profession of Sister M. Daiana. A long journey of searching and discernment thus reached its goal and the sisters of the Brazilian Province rejoiced together with Sr. Daiana's mother and the many…
National meeting of the Franciscan Family Vocations Ministry
From May 30 to June 2, the National Vocation Ministry Meeting of the Conference of the Franciscan Family of Brazil took place in Pedrinhas - Fazenda da Esperança - with the theme: Care in the accompaniment and formation process. The…
Catholic Day in Erfurt
From May 29 to June 2, 2024, Erfurt hosted the 103rd German Catholics' Day took place. Our sisters were there with an information stand and the "Ansprech-Bar", an opportunity to talk to each other over a drink. A great celebration…
Clothing of Sr. Marika and Sr. M. Damaris
On 11 May 2024, the German Province celebrated the clothing of Sister Marika and Sister M. Damaris with many guests. It is a great joy that more and more women dare to take the step into our Congregation and into…
Feast of St Francis for children and families at Siessen
As every year on May 1st, crowds of families with children came to Sießen to celebrate the Children's Franciscan Festival together. Hearing about St. Francis, playing, having fun, celebrating church services - and all this in great fellowship. We are…
