Easter is a wonderful time to consider our relationship with Jesus and to let go of pride, sin and bad habits. Just as His resurrection created new life for us, your gifts to St. Elizabeth Mission Society have brought...
In July 2017, the Mission Society awarded a $5,000 grant to the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition (BCHC), located in North Carolina. BCHC supports families in their transition from homelessness to a place of security, identity and a sense of...
Bringing God’s Light to Others “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 “When a crystal is touched or struck by the...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Alma Glenn, OSF May 25, 1931 – April 12, 2018 Sr. Alma was a Franciscan Sister of Allegany for 66 years. She spent 31 years as a missionary, teacher and principal in Jamaica,...
Giving What Is Received in La Paz, Bolivia Our Sisters Elvira and Maria tell of their work with the poor in Bolivia. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you should...
Elsa’s Story… Elsa was left to care for her four grandchildren when her daughter abandoned them. A regular participant in the monthly meetings at the Sisters’ main convent in Anápolis, Brazil, she said, “They treat us very well. I...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Celestine Fruscione, OSF Mar. 15, 1925 – Jan. 18, 2018 Sr. Celestine was a teacher and principal, and worked in formation and regional leadership during her 72 years as a Franciscan Sister of...
An Easter message of self-sacrifice… “The way we came to know love was that He laid down his life for us…Let us love not in word…but in deed.’” – 1 John 3:16-18 Dear Friends, This verse in 1 John...
Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves “The second commandment is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Mark 12:31 Dear Friends, Joy to the world! The Lord is come! The Lord’s coming has brought us peace with the...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Teresa Sweeney, OSF Dec. 13, 1930 – May 11, 2017 Sr. Teresa was a missionary, teacher, administrator, program innovator and General Minister during her 68 years as a Franciscan Sister of Allegany. Closest...
