Sr. Magdala & Patrick Dubreuil pose w/the unveiled sculpture of Sylvania Franciscan Foundress, Mother M. Adelaide. They began work in 2019, the blessing was 3-7-2021, the eve of #CatholicSistersWeek . Located in front of the Portiuncula, Motherhouse grounds. #visionaryleader

#CatholicSistersWeek #SistersRock

#CatholicSistersWeek We highlight our 91-year-old Sr. Jane Mary. Catholic school art teacher, Lourdes University Art Instructor, public art creator! Still working at Alverno Studio in #Sylvania creating ceramic tiles every day.

Today on March 11, #SacredPeopleSacredEarth begins now to work for climate justice! Listen for the Bells. Prayer service live-streaming from Queen of Peace Chapel at 11 am ET on facebook.com/SylvaniaFranci… #Faiths4Climate

Destination Dayton. We’re out

Happy Birthday, Kanon! #kanonsbday #BeYourself #StayStrong

#CatholicSistersWeek Thanks Tennessee Voices for featuring our Sr. Pam, Hospice Chaplain & Spiritual Care Coord. for Kindred Hospice in #Nashville. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

#CatholicSistersWeek is nearly over, and we'd like to again honor the Sylvania Franciscans, and all they have given to their communities in many U.S. states for 105 years. buff.ly/3qCLOxn #catholiceducation #catholichealthcare Sisters are doing great deeds everywhere!

#StPatricksDay2021 May the road rise to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face today, and always!

#lent2021 "Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude." -Pope Francis

Today is the #Annunciation to the #BlessedVirginMary or Annunciation of the Lord! The angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary announcing that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit to be called Jesus (Luke 1:26–38). #HailMary

#goodfriday2021 Today we remember God’s great love for us. Wishing you a blessed Good Friday. (Black Locust Cross- #Sylvania Franciscan campus, stands 18 ft. above ground & was carved by Srs. Jeremias & Grace Ellen, & others. Dedicated 1984.

Easter gives us hope in this world of pain, sorrows and tears.. . it reminds us that life is worth living. Let us “cling” to our resurrected Lord! “Peace be with you!” #EasterSunday #Easter2021 #ResurrectionSunday

After yesterday's verdict we pray: for George Floyd & his family. . .for Derek Chauvin & his family. . .and that both people of color & law enforcement personnel remain protected from daily threats and that they can safely interact with people. #BlackLivesMatter #peace #solutions

A campus walk reveals the beauty of nature in Sylvania. "Our fundamental origins Immeasurable worth Beauty by default Born of the Earth We abuse it and destroy it Despite it all it gives But nature is powerful; It surrounds us It lives." #treesome #horsechestnut #Sylvania

The feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is tomorrow - "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. . ." And Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home. #VisitationofMary #BlessedBeTheFruit

#MemorialDay2021 #forevergrateful May our Lord bless them and keep them.

Amen! The Lord is marvelous!

FEAST of St.Clare -- St. Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of TV's & computer screens & was an early follower of St. Francis. Late in her life, she fell too ill to attend church, and one day the images and sounds of the entire Mass appeared in full on the wall of her room.

Franciscan Gala 2021 - The Gift Card Raffle Tree - Buy your tickets now! youtu.be/A4noNLbdBCU via YouTube $1000 worth of National Brand Gift Cards. Proceeds benefit Sylvania Franciscan Ministries. #franciscan #catholicsisters #2021gala