Celebrating the sacred days of Holy Week
MERIDEN, CT (03-30-2026) - Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist in every center are celebrating with solemnity the sacred days of Holy Week. This week before Easter concludes the Lenten season and [...]
Sister Bernadette Agustin professes first vows
MERIDEN, CT (02-11-2026) - On this date two years ago, Sister Bernadette Agustin entered novitiate and received her religious name commemorating St. Bernadette of Soubirous. Today, Sister Bernadette professed first vows [...]
Christmas Season Greetings!
In a spirit of joy of the Word made Flesh, and Mary's profound gift of motherhood to the Church, we Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist wish you abundant blessings during the new year! [...]
Sister Marie Emmanuel Tessier professes first vows
MERIDEN, CT (10-12-2025) - Sister Marie Emmanuel Tessier professed first vows during the Community Mass on Sunday, October 12, in the Chapel of St. John, the motherhouse chapel. The Reverend Lawrence [...]
Franciscan Spirituality Weekend for Young Adults
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist invite young adults who are discerning or are interested in learning more about Franciscan spirituality to a weekend commemorating the passing of St. Francis into eternal life and [...]
Sister Helen Jean Brinkman, eldest FSE, dies at 97
BRIDAL VEIL, OREGON (07-05-2025) - Sister Helen Jean Brinkman, FSE, a vowed Franciscan religious woman for 77 years, entered eternal life on July 4, 2025 after a brief illness. On the [...]