Religious women ministering in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi.
Rooted in the Gospel, we are sisters to all, serving with reverence, justice and compassion.
Special Statement from Our Leadership Team
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities join the Leadership of the Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in strongly supporting Pope Leo as he continues to speak with clarity and conviction as a moral voice in our world. We are inspired by his citing St. Augustine’s “search for truth,” and his own desire for “unity among all peoples and respect for all people in spite of differences.”
Along with LCWR, the Sisters recognize the importance of voices that call the global community to greater justice, compassion, and accountability — especially in moments of tension and public disagreement. Pope Leo’s willingness to speak publicly, even when it is difficult, reflects a steadfast commitment to truth and to the care of those who are most vulnerable.
We encourage our sisters, associates and friends to continue to pray for peace and for Pope Leo as he balances political conflict with his mission as leader of the Catholic church to share the Gospel, promote unity and serve the vulnerable.
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We are sisters to all.
Rooted in the Gospel, we serve with reverence, justice and compassion.
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities were officially founded in 2004 when three New York State-based congregations united. In 2007, a Pittsburgh community merged with the Syracuse-based congregation
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