Community Profile

Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi Sr. M. Adriana, D.S.F. Vocation Contact 507 N Prairie St Lacon, IL 61540-1199 309-246-2175 simplicity@centurytel.net www.laconfranciscans.org

Community Information

International? Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine No. in community (professed members) 14 in USA / 217 total Year founded 1894 Generalate/ motherhouse Lacon, Illinois Province/federation United States Represented in US (Arch)dioceses Peoria, IL; Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO

About Us

Mission statement/description As the Daughters of St. Francis, these sisters have dedicated themselves to a life of prayer which is strengthened by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. Life according to the evangelical counsels helps them to realize their ultimate purpose: the glory of God and their sanctification. As Franciscans, their aim is the service of Christ in His poor, sick and aged brothers and sisters. Their apostolate is carried out at their nursing home in Lacon, IL and their hospital in Mountain View, MO. As they are involved in a variety of roles, they promote respect for the person and for human life from conception to its natural end. In their prayer they ask for the grace to fully live out their charism of poverty, humility and a loving union with God. Holy Mass and the Divine Office are celebrated daily with frequent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Qualifications for entry Freedom to enter religious life; a desire to live a spiritual life of dedication; good mental and physical health; ability to fulfill the duties of a Franciscan religious; a high school diploma. Formation program The formation program consists of a one-year postulancy, two-year novitiate, and four to five years of temporary vows. Under the guidance of the formation team, the new religious grows in a deeper understanding and appreciation of her vocation, the vows, the Christlife, and the Franciscan spirit. The formation program assists the young religious to grow in a personal love for Christ and a deepening sense of Christian community. The novitiate is at the Motherhouse in Lacon. Age range/limit 18-40 Consider belated vocations? Yes Belated/late vocations explanation Belated/older vocations are considered.