Marie Tessier of Virginia Enters Novitiate
MERIDEN, CT (10-07-2023) - On the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist gathered in the Chapel of St. John for a private ceremony of reception into novitiate of Marie Tessier. During the past two years as a pre-postulant and a postulant, Marie has lived with the Community in the initial formation house in Meriden. Marie read her letter of request to enter novitiate to which Mother Miriam Seiferman, Mother General, responded with a joyful "Yes" [...]
Sister Jeanne d’Arc Paquette talks about her vocation journey
In preparation for perpetual vows on August 6, 2023, media-savvy Sister Jeanne d'Arc was asked to create a video of her vocation story. Enjoy and be inspired!
Sister Jeanne d’Arc Paquette professes perpetual vows
MERIDEN, CT (08-06-2023) - Sister Jeanne d'Arc Paquette professed perpetual vows during Mass on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the Chapel of St. John in the presence of clergy, family, friends and her Community of Franciscan Sisters and Brothers. Mother Miriam Seiferman, FSE, Mother General, received Sister's vows and welcomed her as a fully professed member of the Community. Celebrant for the solemn occasion was the Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, whose homily highlighted the [...]
General Chapter elects authorities for next six years
MERIDEN, CT (07-18-2023) - The General Chapter of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist announces the election of the Mother General, Vicar General and General Council to serve the Community for the next six years. The Chapter delegates gathered for the election the afternoon of July 17 following three days of prayerful retreat. Mother Miriam Seiferman was elected Mother General for a second term and Mother Barbara Johnson will serve as Vicar General, also for a second term. First Councilor is Sister [...]
Cara Fusco enters novitiate; named Sister Fiat Marie
MERIDEN, CT (06-16-2023) - The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart will be remembered by Cara Fusco as a special feast as she was received into the novitiate of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist on this day. In a private ceremony, Cara read her request to Mother Miriam Seiferman, Mother General, in the presence of the Franciscan Community, after which Mother Miriam's wise words of acceptance and affirmation echoed in the hearts of all present. The Reverend Christopher Murphy, Rector of Our [...]
Proud of Our Graduates!
Sister Carmina Rose Muscat, FSE receives her diploma from Very Reverend Peter Kucer, President-Rector of Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Photo courtesy of HACS. Sister Collette Maritim, FSE accepts her diploma and congratulations from Very Reverend Peter Kucer during the commencement ceremony in the Holy Apostles College chapel. Photo courtesy of HACS. MERIDEN, CT (05-06-2023) - The Franciscan Community congratulates two industrious Sisters on earning Masters degrees from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Sister Collette Maritim of the [...]