Sister Mary Christa Tumanon professes first vows
MERIDEN, CT (02-12-2023) - Sister Mary Christa Tumanon took a next step in her formation process as she professed first vows of chastity, poverty and obedience in the presence of the motherhouse community during Mass in the Chapel of St. John. Mother Miriam Seiferman, FSE, Mother General, received Sister's vows. Sister Mary Christa's request for vows expressed sincerity and purity of motive to live the vows in community. Mother Shaun Vergauwen, FSE, Co-foundress, and Sister Maria Sena, FSE, formator, were the official witnesses. Father Christopher [...]
Pope Benedict XVI: Gift to the Church
In union of prayer with the entire Church, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist acknowledge with gratitude the tremendous gift Pope Benedict XVI was to the Church. His clarity of thought, his ability to express deep theological truths in simple and creative language, his steadfast faith and leadership, his fatherly care and his prayerful presence were only a few of the gifts he shared for the life of the Church. Mother Shaun Vergauwen, FSE, Co-foundress, and the Rome Community - Sister Raffaella Petrini, Sister Judith [...]
Christmas Blessings to You!
The entire Community of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist wishes you a joyful and blessed Christmas Season! May St. Francis of Assisi who called Christmas the "feasts of all feasts" be your inspiration to celebrate with joy and festivity the greatest miracle of human history, God becoming man! We pray for all of our families, friends, collaborators and viewers that your hearts may be lifted up by the hope of the Incarnation. Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Meriden, Connecticut Motherhouse Community Assisi, Italy Boynton [...]
Praise Be To You! Educating for Laudato Si’
MERIDEN, CT (12-23-2002) - The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist happily invite you to visit our newly-published website, Praise Be To You. The site was developed as part of a generous grant from the Sisters of St. Francis Sacred Heart Charitable Fund, Denver. The focus of the site, the Praise Be To You! Educating for Laudato Si' Initiative, is to share the Franciscan value of respect for all life and for creation in union with Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si' (Praise be to You), On [...]
Praying the O Antiphons
The O Antiphons introduce the Magnificat at Vespers (Evening Prayer) each evening from December 17-23. The images used are from the Old Testament and are seen as "heralds" of the coming of Christ. Each antiphon is a plea for Christ to come and bring salvation to the world. The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist are praying each day of the O Antiphons for the most pressing and serious crises affecting the Church and the world. We unite our prayer with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, who constantly prays [...]
Sister Raffaella Petrini reflects on St. Francis at Vatican ceremony
ROME (12-03-2022) - Sister Raffaella Petrini, FSE, Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, presented a reflection at the traditional Vatican ceremony of the lighting of the Christmas tree and presentation of the creche. The ceremony was held in Paul VI audience hall. The large tree and creche made of wood are displayed in the center of St. Peter's Square for the public's viewing throughout the Christmas season. Sister Raffaella spoke about St. Francis of Assisi's love of the feast of Christmas, as [...]