Community Profile

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sr. Julie Ann Sheahan, O.S.F. Vocation Contact 2409 S Alverno Rd Manitowoc, WI 54220-9340 920-682-7728 vocations@fscc-calledtobe.org www.fscc-calledtobe.org

Community Information

No. in community (professed members) 308 Year founded 1869 Generalate/ motherhouse Manitowoc, WI Province/federation Represented in US (Arch)dioceses Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Green Bay, WI; Honolulu, HI; Jackson, MI; Marquette, MI; Omaha, NE; Phoenix, AZ; Steubenville, OH; Tucson, AZ

About Us

Mission statement/description This community's mission is to grow in holiness through witness, love, and service in the Catholic Church. In the spirit of St. Francis, they reverence all creation and respect each person as an image of God. They strive to live Gospel values and to serve people in need. Their religious profession is deeply rooted in their baptismal consecration and is a fuller expression of it. They strive to live in community in simplicity, joy and hospitality. Their ministry to teach and to heal is an expression of life centered in the Eucharist and rooted in prayer. Their experience of the tremendous love of God challenges them to be compassionate, just, and committed in their service. Qualifications for entry Sound mental and physical health; good judgment and common sense. Formation program Postulancy: six months to two years. Novitiate: two years. Temporary profession: three to six years (may be extended to nine years). Age range/limit 18-35 Consider belated vocations? Yes Belated/late vocations explanation Each person is considered individually.