Easter 2020 – Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!
Alleluia! Christ Is Risen! “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.’ ” – Matthew...
Christmas 2019 – Hope for a Better Future
Education Offers Hope for a Better Future “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” – Romans 15:13 Dear Friends, When Jesus was born that blessed night two thousand years ago, God fulfilled...
Celebrating Our Missionary Sisters
In Loving Memory – Sr. Julieta de Carvalho, OSF Jan. 4, 1960 – Mar. 4, 2019 Sr. Julieta worked with settlement families in rural, farm areas in Araguacema, TO. She taught catechism to children (above) and brought food...
Building Community in Brazil
If you spend time with Franciscans, at some point you will probably hear them say, “I did what was mine to do.” This common phrase is taken from St. Francis’ deathbed quote. Our Sisters begin and end ministries in...
Showing Compassion for Those Who Are Poor & Vulnerable
Last year I visited Trinity Café in Tampa, FL, which is a restaurant for the food insecure. Every day, more than 450 guests are treated with dignity at two sites. It’s the only place of its kind that’s consistently...
Easter is a Time of New Creations
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...
Christmas 2018 . . . Light of Life
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...
Living for the Lord, Not Ourselves
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,...
Bolivian Missions
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...
What Are God’s Plans for You?
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...
