Felician Magazine: Fall-Winter 2021
Featuring stories focused on our Franciscan heritage, Felician Magazine brings to light human trafficking, makes the case for canonization, explains the journey to becoming a sister, discusses rebuilding a nation and how a midwestern community is empowered with good health.
Honoring Our History with Brilliant Color
As the Felician Sisters of North America Heritage Center & Archives continues to develop within the Madonna University Welcome Center in Livonia MI, we proudly share this spectacular 14-foot wide stained glass feature installed in the entry.
Learn about our humble beginning
An Education to Build a Nation
The story of H.E.L.P. — the Haitian Education Leadership Program is told by Haitian graduates. This Madonna University satellite bachelor's degree program was launched and built upon the foundation that graduates use skills they gain toward rebuilding Haiti.
I Am A Felician Sister
Acoustics and the impact of sound waves on humans are my main areas of interest. In addition to teaching math, science and statistics, I speak three languages and serve as a translator. I am passionate about education and believe in collaborative instruction between science and the liberal arts.
More on National Vocation Awareness Week
People come to the Maryville Retreat Center seeking peace and a quiet retreat from the noise of daily life. I invite our guests into a space of reflection and connection with God as I accompany them on their spiritual journey.
My community embraced my long-time desire to open an evangelization cafe in Detroit and supported me through the establishment of Deo Gratias Ministries. Now, I spend my days welcoming our neighbors in need into this ministry of my heart.
Pastry baking is my passion. I get to put my talents as a chef to work every day at the Maryville Retreat Center, where I provide food for the body while our guests get food for the soul.
From Kenya to Mexico to the United States, my journey has been rich with experiences of different cultures and communities. Now I'm studying nursing at Madonna University, preparing for a ministry in health care.
Care for creation is my passion. I have led province-wide initiatives, including the installation of six solar arrays and the implementation of the Fill It Forward program, which reduces plastic waste and contributes to clean water projects across the globe.
Spring date set for much anticipated youth leadership forum designed to empower young women with the experiences, tools, resources, confidence and support to make a difference in the world TODAY.
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As Felician Sisters, called by God, we cooperate with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world.
Bishop Fischer Blesses RTLC Renovations
The Response to Love Center (RTLC) in Buffalo, NY, welcomed Bishop Michael Fischer for a visit on October 20. Bishop Fischer spent two hours with Sr. Johnice Rzadkiewicz, founder of RTLC, her staff and the executive board, exploring the many programs offered by the organization, including ESL and citizenship classes; a food pantry, hot meal program and cooking classes; spiritual support; and social services referrals.
Computers to Help Women Out of Transitional Housing
Thanks to a generous donation from PagerDuty, each woman living in St. Felix House in Toronto, Canada, now has her own computer station. The women will use the computers to access classes, create resumes, search for jobs and build life skills.
Celebrating Mission & Heritage Week
Every year, the Felician Sisters and their ministries acknowledge their rich legacy of compassionate service during Mission and Heritage Week - from October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, to October 10, the feast of Felician Foundress Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska.