We open ourselves to others as they seek to understand God's call. When anyone is inspired by God to come to us, we welcome her. Both she and the community continue to discern whether she is.

Vocations

Consider this invitation to walk the Franciscan way with us as vowed religious or associates.

We invite you to join us in our desire to respond to the Franciscan call to a deeper gospel life in the 21st century; and to meet the needs of the people of God, specially those who are impoverished, oppressed, and victims of unjust structures.

All of us began this journey one step at a time. It is a journey of the heart. We evangelize and are evangelized by those to whom we are sent. We commit ourselves to forward the Gospel of Jesus Christ with special concern for issues of justice and the rights of minorities, the poor, the homeless, and refugees. We commit ourselves to a genuine Franciscan identity, being sensitive to cultural identities and values, and rooting out prejudice in all its forms in ourselves and in those to whom we are sent.

Are you willing to risk all and give your life to God? Are you called to join a community in a willingness to be sent, to serve, and to proclaim the Gospel to all? As you gaze on the crucifix, do you hear the voice of the Spirit as She spoke to Francis over 800 years ago, "Go, rebuild my Church."

Contact Us

Contact a representative from one of our three provinces to learn more about whether discerning a vocation is right for you.

Holy Name Province (Eastern U.S.)
Sister Nancy Zelma
Office of Associates and New Members
4421 Lower River Rd.
Stella Niagara, New York 14144
1-716-754-4311 ext. 9777#
vocationoptionssf@yahoo.com



Sacred Heart Province (Midwest U.S. and Plains States)
Sister Patty Podhaisky, OSF
5314 N. Columbine Rd
Denver, CO 80221
303 458-6270, ext. 227
patty@franciscanway.org



St. Francis Province (Western U.S.)
Sisters of St. Francis
1330 Brewster Ave
Redwood City, CA
650-369-1725
provincialsecretary@stfrancisprovince.org